Graduate Assistant UWGLive Simulations; Beg Fall

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Graduate Assistant for UWGLive Simulations (Beg Fall 2026)

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Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia—a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta.

Serving approximately 16,000+ students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student‑centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts.

UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post‑graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally.

Dedicated to creating a first‑choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

• Coordinate and facilitate simulation sessions for faculty members and clients (40%)
• Provide administrative support in routine correspondence, documentation, record keeping, and other areas required (40%)
• Manage digital scenario repository and support the design of scenarios (5%)
• Demonstrate and assist in the use of innovative technologies (15%)

• Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Be enrolled full‑time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing.
• Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Calendar, One Drive, Excel, and Google Drive.
• Comfortable with learning and using innovative technologies.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Self‑starter.
• Dependable.

• Education, Business, English, IT, and related majors.

• A monthly stipend of $1,000.00 per month.
• A tuition waiver, reducing your graduate tuition to $25 per semester plus mandatory fees as long as you are employed in your assistantship.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• UWG Graduate School acceptance letter

• Hours will be based on the availability of the candidate and UWGLive's needs.
• Occasional evenings may be needed.
• Hours will be discussed in the interview.

For questions or further information about this position, please contact Terrie Ponder at tponder.

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