Graduate Assistant ; Networking; Beg Fall

Job Title:

Graduate Assistant for ITS (Networking) (Beg Fall 2026)

Location:

UWG Recruiting Location

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

Key responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Maintenance and repair of network infrastructure (copper/fiber cabling) 25%
• Installation and configuration of networking equipment (switches, APs, routers) 25%
• Technical support for telecommunications systems (VoIP, etc.) 10%
• Maintenance of network locations (data closets, server rooms, data center) 10%
• Network architecture planning and documentation 5%
• Switch configuration, VLAN setup, and basic routing 5%
• Creation and upkeep of technical documentation 5%
• Leadership and guidance of Student Assistants 10%
• Collaboration with other IT teams on cross-functional projects 5%

To be considered for a graduate assistantship at the University of West Georgia (UWG), students must meet the following criteria:

• Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program ase note:
  Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree (IT-related field) 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.

• Network Infrastructure background knowledge
• Licensed driver

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

• Resume
• Class Schedule
• UWG Graduate School acceptance letter

• This position will consist of both desk work and field work.
• Hours will need to be completed in person, not remotely.
• Able to lift 40lbs
• Able to climb ladders not in excess of 8ft
• Able to identify colors found within standard network cabling
• Hold a valid US' driver's license

For questions or further information about this position, please contact Samuel Thompson at samuelt.

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