Graduate Assistant; HHPS

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Wayne State College is seeking 2 Graduate Assistant’s for the Human, Health, Performance and Sport department. A total (maximum) of 800 hours of work is required for this Graduate Assistantship. Typically, twenty-five (25) hours of work will be assigned per week by your supervisor during the Academic Year. The special appointment provides a stipend of $12,300.00 for the  academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session.

All fees will be the responsibility of the student regardless of online or on-campus. Tuition remissions awarded for online courses will not exceed the comparable amount provided for an on-campus course for a resident student.

This is an appointment with the opportunity of renewal after the first year.

Desired start date of August 2026.

Job Title: Graduate Assistant

Rank: Graduate Assistant

Nature of Work: Graduate Assistants are hired at Wayne State College to assist in meeting the vision and goals established for WSC. Strategic deployment of graduate assistant positions is essential to ensure that limited resources are utilized in a manner consistent with the philosophy of WSC. Graduate assistants provide experiential learning in select areas and to assist the individual in a successful transition to future educational and professional opportunities.

Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in the Department of HHPS.

• Courses to be taught may include activity courses, First Aide & CPR, computer applications, nutrition, and health & wellness courses.
• Make satisfactory progress on degree program and maintain good academic standing (GPA > 3.0).
• Assist with ongoing laboratory research projects.
• Help HHPS faculty with sport-related events on campus.
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations such as: ACSM, NACSM, NASPE, NASSM, and NSCA.
• Assist with maintenance and cleaning activities in the Human Performance Laboratory.
• All staff members are expected to model a high level of character, self-discipline and integrity which is associated with all members of the Health, Human Performance, and Sport program.

• Applicants must be accepted into the graduate program of study lying for graduate studies at Wayne State College is now totally online. Graduate school information and applications can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./graduate

• Undergraduate GPA 3.0; experience assisting and/or teaching in a higher education course.

The special appointment provides a stipend of $12,300.00 for the  academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session.

FTE: 0.000

FLSA: FLSA Exempt

Union Status:
Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 2

Posting Number: F450P

Open Date: 02/26/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Desired

Start Date:

August 2026

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole‑campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891.

Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high‑quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite…