Graduate Administrative Assistant - Social Work Program

Graduate Administrative Assistant – Social Work Program (Spring 2026)

Jacksonville State University is seeking a Graduate Administrative Assistant (GAA) for the Social Work Program.

A Graduate Administrative Assistant assists administrative staff with collecting, organizing, and analyzing data, supporting special projects, and performing other duties assigned by the unit’s supervisor. The role is paid at $12.00 per hour, with a maximum of 20 hours per week for three semesters. In addition to the stipend, the assistantship includes a tuition scholarship of 9 semester hours of graduate tuition and the general university fee.

• Assist in logging and processing conference, grant, and internship materials.
• Attend recruitment events as a representative of the Graduate School.
• Assist with research‑related tasks, including use of the library and internet to locate and update sources.
• Perform a combination of duties under the supervision of the grant personnel.
• Execute clerical and other related duties as assigned.

• Classification as a degree‑seeking graduate student at JSU.
• Active enrollment in a graduate degree program at JSU during the assistantship semester.
• If new, admission to a degree program.
• Active enrollment in required coursework toward the degree; courses not part of the degree program plan will not be paid.
• Mention of foundation or deficiency courses documented via memo from advisor to Director of Graduate Studies (if applicable).
• Minimum required GPA for the enrolled degree program.
• Enrollment of 6–9 graduate semester hours per term (or summer term).
• Not holding another campus job.
• Not receiving other tuition scholarships or waivers from the University, though external scholarships are allowed.
• Compliance with all policies if previously held a JSU Graduate Assistantship.
• Appointment to a Graduate Teaching Assistantship during a summer term only permitted with prior permission of advisor and Director of Graduate Studies.
• Completion of FERPA training, Sexual Harassment training, and other required training.
• International graduate assistants must be certified by the Director of the International House and Programs.

• Valid immigration status required.
• Must be enrolled at JSU as a full‑time student and possess the following: passport, F‑1 or J‑1 visa, I‑94, official photo , Social Security Card marked “Valid for Work Only” (or equivalent).
• For more information, visit the International Programs website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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