Graduate Assistant - Research Assistant

Job Title

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Middle Georgia State University

Temporary, Part-Time

292964

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses – Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins – all located in central Georgia – and global outreach through its fully‑online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties.

The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

The Graduate Assistant (GA) provides support to departments, programs, or faculty through research, teaching, or professional activity. This role offers experience related to the student’s field of study while contributing to the University’s academic and operational mission.

• Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
  • Conducting literature reviews and data collection.
  • Running experiments, simulations, or fieldwork.
  • Assisting with data entry, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Helping prepare manuscripts, reports, or conference presentations.
  • Supporting grant applications and progress reports.
• Graduate Professional Assistant (GPA)
  • Providing support in academic or administrative offices (e.g., Graduate School, Advising, Libraries, Student Affairs).
  • Coordinating events, workshops, or outreach programs.
  • Managing records, databases, or communications (newsletters, social media).
  • Advising or mentoring undergraduate students in academic or student success programs.
• General Expectations for All Graduate Assistants
  • Assists with projects, programs, or services that support the University’s mission.
  • Contributes to the daily operations of the assigned department or unit.
  • Completes tasks and assignments as directed by supervisors in a timely and professional manner.
  • Maintains effective communication and collaboration with faculty, staff, and students.
  • Upholds University policies, confidentiality standards, and professional conduct expectations.
  • Engages in opportunities for professional growth that complement graduate study.

• Must be fully admitted to a graduate program at Middle Georgia State University with Regular Admission Status as identified by the Graduate School in the initial acceptance letter.
• For each semester of an assistantship, a student must provide proof of insurance and register for a minimum of six hours of graduate coursework leading to a Masters or Doctoral degree.
• A graduate assistant must also maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and may not have received less than a “B” in any previous graduate course prior to an application for an assistantship.
• Graduate teaching assistants will need 18 hours of 5000‑level credit or above in the area of instruction.

• Knowledge of general professional and academic practices related to graduate‑level study.
• Skill in organizing work, managing time, and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage time effectively, and complete tasks with professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively with all students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to learn and apply policies, procedures, and technologies relevant to the assigned role.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with office software.

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity provider. Its policy is to recruit, hire,…