Ph.D. Graduate Assistant at Oakland University

Oakland University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 11,160 - 16,740; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition compensation for 16 credits

Job summary

A university in California seeks Graduate Administrative Assistants to provide 10–20 hours of service per week to faculty. Responsibilities include administrative support, assisting with research projects, and preparing materials using the Office suite. Candidates must be enrolled in the Literacy, Culture & Language Doctoral Program at Oakland University, with strong communication and computer skills. This position comes with tuition compensation for two semesters and monthly paychecks for the duration of the assistantship.

Qualifications

• Graduate coursework must contribute to Oakland's degree requirements.
• Maintain good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA).
• Must be able to work on projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide 10–20 hours of service per week to faculty.
• Assist with research projects, data collection, and analysis.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and materials using the Office suite.
• Coordinate meetings and events related to upper-level coursework.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word)

Detail-oriented

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Knowledgeable about research theories and methodologies

Education

Fully admitted and enrolled in the Literacy, Culture & Language Doctoral Program

Tools

Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word)

Job description

Graduate Administrative Assistants (GAs) provide 10–20 hours of service per week over the course of a semester that may include research and/or administrative support for faculty.

The Ph.D. Graduate Assistant for the Department of Teaching and Learning is an Oakland University graduate student enrolled in the Literacy, Culture & Language Doctoral Program.

Qualifications

• Fully admitted and enrolled for at least 8 credits for the academic year in the Literacy, Culture & Language Doctoral Program.
• Graduate coursework and/or research must directly contribute to the satisfaction of Oakland's degree requirements.
• Maintain good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA).
• Admitted and enrolled in the Literacy, Culture & Language Doctoral Program at Oakland University.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills using Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word.
• Detail-oriented and employ excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledgeable about research theories and methodologies.
• Must be able to work on projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide 10–20 hours of service per week to faculty, including research and/or administrative support.
• Assist with research projects, data collection, and analysis.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and materials using the Office suite.
• Coordinate meetings and events related to upper-level coursework.

Expectations

2-semester commitment.

Tuition

Tuition (eight credits per semester or a total of 16 credits) will be compensated. Any additional credits and class fees, including books, will be the responsibility of the student.

Compensation

Students will receive a paycheck (via direct deposit if desired) on the last business day of each month for the duration of the assistantship.