Graduate Assistant - School of Honors

POSITION SUMMARY
Graduate Assistant - School of Honors are student workers who contribute to the mission of Southern University while pursuing their graduate studies. This position will assist the department faculty or supervisors with administrative or project-related tasks, as assigned. GA positions are established on a term-to-term basis and are not guaranteed for the entire academic year.

BENEFITS

• Tuition = 75% off for 6-9 credit hours per semester
• Maximum work hours per week = 20 hours
• Available for fall, spring and summer terms
• Stipend = $2,000/ term
• Non-exempt position:
  Must clock in/out each day to track hours worked.
• General and tech fees - covered at 100% (fees waived)
• 5 meals per week (when available/cafeteria open); meal plan is not available during summer and on some holidays.

Please contact GA Coordinator for additional information.

• Departmental Support – Assist in departmental-specific administrative and project-related duties, as assigned by supervisor.
• Student Culture – Serve as a role model, exemplifying Southern University’s values and standards for student conduct.
• Instructional Support (if applicable) – Assist faculty in preparing course materials, grading assignments, and mentoring undergraduate students as needed.
• Administrative Assistance – Perform various administrative tasks, which may include scheduling, managing correspondence, maintaining files, and ensuring efficient department operations.
• Special Projects – Contribute to special projects or initiatives as assigned by the supervisor or department leadership.

Availability to work 20 hours per week
, with flexibility around academic commitments. Familiarity with platforms such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, JICS, MyFire, statistical software, and/or learning management systems, specific to the position.

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

LOCATION

Lakeland Main Campus

Required

Education:

A completed bachelor’s degree and acceptance into a Southern University Graduate Program.

Required Experience:

No experience required.

Availability to work 20 hours per week, with flexibility around academic commitments.

Familiarity with department-specific software and tools, as required. Training to be provided.

• Knowledge:
  Understand departmental processes and procedures related to the department.
• Skills:
  
  Proficient in research techniques, data management, and analysis tools to support departmental objectives.
• Abilities:
  Ability to manage and organize departmental records and assist in project management to ensure the smooth operation of departmental activities.

• Knowledge:
  Awareness of Southern University’s values, standards, and expectations for student conduct.
• Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills to positively influence student behavior and foster a supportive environment.
• Abilities:
  Demonstrated ability to serve as a role model, exemplifying institutional values and promoting a respectful and inclusive student culture.

• Knowledge:
  Familiarity with course content and instructional support methods, including grading and mentoring best practices.
• Skills:
  
  Capable of assisting in the preparation of course materials, grading assignments, and providing academic guidance to undergraduate students.
• Abilities:
  Ability to collaborate with faculty to enhance student learning experiences and provide targeted support to students as needed.

• Knowledge:
  Understanding of administrative processes such as scheduling, correspondence management, and document/file organization.
• Skills:
  
  Proficient in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite) and organizational tools to support efficient…