School of Education
Graduate Assistantships

About Graduate Assistantships

Successful candidates for graduate assistant positions
support the scholarly activity of the University with experience in library/literature searching, field research, project management, curriculum development, or teaching and technology experience.

Typical work expectations for the graduate research assistant position are:

• completing print and electronic literature searches.
• collecting research data.
• carrying out content analysis of focus group or other qualitative data.
• completing data entry in SPSS or Minitab.
• working on grant activities and grant writing.
• assisting faculty with integrating technology into coursework.
• working on a professional development project.
• administrative work supporting the dean?s staff and central office of the school.

Students do not have to be eligible for financial aid to participate in the graduate assistantship program. Because the assistantship award is payment for services, it is considered income and is taxable. The awarding of an assistantship does not include any tuition remission. Contact the Graduate Financial Aid Office for additional information. Phone: (651) 962-6550 • (800) 328-6819, Ext. 2-6550.

A typical appointment for a semester is 10-15 hours/week at a taxable pay rate of $12.50/hour for approximately 210 hours.  The number of hours per week is not guaranteed and may fluctuate, depending on the faculty member’s project.  Eligible students must be enrolled in graduate degree programs in the School of Education and must register for course credit during the semester they work.  Applications are reviewed by the faculty project advisor and approved by the Graduate Assistant Review Committee or designee.  When projects are available, effort will be made to match student interest and experience.

Available positions are posted here.

To be considered for a graduate assistantship position, a candidate must submit:

1. A completed application form with two references: one employer and one faculty member (include their phone number and email address)

2. A current resume

3. A 500 word or less essay relating any past work history or learning opportunity that has contributed to your interest in assisting with an education project pertaining to the job you are applying for.

4. A transcript of completed graduate courses

For more information, please contact the Administrative Assistant to the Associate Deans:
Dan Vevang
Phone: (651) 962-4878
(800) 328-6819, Ext. 2-4878
Fax 651-962-4169