Graduate Assistant (Open for Spring 2027 Semester)

Florida Polytechnic University; Florida; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Polytechnic University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to provide research support under a faculty supervisor for the Spring 2027 semester. The GA will assist with data tasks, documentation, and collaborative research activities on ongoing projects.

The role requires enrollment as a graduate student, a bachelor’s degree, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. The position includes training and expects up to 20 work hours per week during the academic term.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted or enrolled as a graduate-level student at Florida Polytechnic University.
• Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Bachelor’s degree required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research tasks assigned by the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Document results and research findings accurately.
• Collaborate with other research staff on projects.
• Prepare drafts of articles for publication.
• Participate in research meetings and collaborations.
• Report results as necessary.
• Assist with other work as needed.

Skills

Research support

Data processing

Diversity awareness

Communication

Subject matter knowledge

Explaining concepts

Study planning

Organization

Adaptability

Education

Graduate student status

Bachelor’s degree

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences. The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

JOB TITLE

Graduate Assistant (Open for Spring 2027 Semester)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a member of the faculty, the Graduate Assistant (GA) will provide research support that furthers the mission of Florida Polytechnic University.

JOB DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Carry out research tasks assigned by the supervisor and in a timely manner.
• Properly document results and research findings.
• Work with other research staff on projects.
• Prepare drafts of articles for publication.
• Participate in research meetings and collaborations.
• Report results as necessary.
• Assist with other work, as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong technical skills in the use of personal computers, software, and various other electronic devices.
• Strong technical skills in the use of software for data processing.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the subject matter.
• Ability to explain concepts to others effectively.
• Effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success.
• Possess good organizational skills and complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate flexibility in assigned duties and move comfortably between different assignments and new projects as they emerge.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be admitted or enrolled as a graduate-level student at Florida Polytechnic University
• Must have a bachelor’s degree
• Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.
• Required research training certificates completion from CITI may be necessary to work in the Florida Poly research labs.

TRAINING

Ongoing training relevant to the research will be provided as needed.

WORK SCHEDULE

Varies and will be determined based on the course schedule and research needs. A Graduate Assistant is limited to a maximum of 20 work hours per week while classes are in session.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE

Priority Deadline of Friday, December 11th. Application will remain open until positions are filled.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.

Florida Polytechnic University, started as a university of engineering and technology, is designed to be different so that graduates possess the talent and job-ready skills to stand out from the crowd. While other top engineering schools in Florida have centers of innovation, Florida Poly was established on April 20, 2012, as a wholly innovative university dedicated to the principle that innovation occurs when research and creativity are applied to real-world challenges.

Florida’s only public university for engineering and technology dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) was created to be both a rigorous academic institution and a powerful resource for high-tech industries.

Florida Polytechnic University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all faculty, staff and applicants, including those with disabilities. Consistent with its obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, and all other federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. The university provides reasonable workplace accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants requesting disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department at Florida Polytechnic University. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] during regular business hours.

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

To report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment under Title IX please contact our Title IX Coordinator, 4700 Research Way, ASC East, Lakeland, FL 33805, email: [e-mail], call: 863-874-8484, or our online report form.