Remote Graduate Assistant — Learner Support & Success

Attention:
This requisition is only applicable for those currently enrolled in a Master s program or for those who have a conferred Bachelor s Degree from here or another institution.

Graduate Assistants at Capella University provide peer support to enhance the learner experience. Graduate Assistants based on qualifications and current University needs may be placed in the following opportunities:

• Peer Academic and Instructional Support
• Guided Path support for Undergraduate or select Masters courses
• Quantitative Skills Center Coaches
• Writing Center Coaches

Learner Success & Non-Academic Areas

• Site-Based Learning
• Library
• Advising support
• Career Center
• Disability Services
• Academic Program Offices

Department:
Academic Affairs | Academic Success

Full Time/ Part Time:
Part Time

Regular/ Temporary:
Temporary

Location:

Remote

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Date:
Appointment through June 2027, to be renewed in  aid year if remains FWS eligible

Please do not apply until you have read and understood the following:
If you have not heard back about this position by FRIDAY, July 31, 2026, these roles have been filled for this hiring cycle and we are not moving forward with your application at that time. We post Federal Work Study positions on the Capella Careers site every quarter and encourage you to check the website for future roles that may be of interest to you.

What is Federal Work Study?

The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) provides part-time employment to learners with financial need. Financial need is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) provided by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The award amount depends on the learner s financial need and is based on expected weekly employment targets. Unlike federal grants, funds from the Federal Work Study are paid to the learner on a bi-weekly basis after employment requirements have been met and wages have been earned.

The inclusion of Federal Work Study in a financial aid award is not a guarantee of the amount learners will earn as they will be paid only for the hours that are worked.

All federal aid sources must be included in a learner s financial aid, including the Federal Work Study Program. With this additional federal aid source, it may reduce the amount of federal loans for which a learner is eligible. Federal loans must be paid back (with interest) whereas the Federal Work Study Program funds are provided bi-weekly and do not require repayment.

Graduate Assistants are responsible for providing instructional and academic support to learners in academic courses and/or co-curricular programs. The type of support will vary by course or program. Examples of work could include: supporting initiatives that provide support to the overall learner experience, facilitating group study sessions, providing individual consultation through office hours or tutoring appointments, moderating discussion boards, creating instructional materials and resources, grading and providing substantial feedback on assignments, and referring learners to Capella support resources.

Graduate Assistants are expected to:

• Build an online community conducive to the spirit of learning and continuous improvement in a positive, learner-focused environment.
• Engage learners through a variety of support models to assist learners with course content to better understand concepts and build competency in course objectives.
• Be a proactive champion in fostering learner development to become confident and independent learners to successfully learn course material and build skills.
• Assess learning and comprehension through evaluation of course competencies; this may include informal assessments or formal evaluations utilizing rubrics for discussions and assignments.
• Be familiar and comfortable working with Capella resources found on Campus
• Be a positive contributor to the overall Graduate Assistant team by attending and participating in team meetings.
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with supervising staff, faculty, learners, and other key constituents.
• Understand, conceptualize, and be able to explain to learners a broad range of requirements related to course objectives, content, and academic expectations.
• This position requires 10-15 hours a week and is remote. Most duties can be completed on nights and weekends, but some availability during regular business hours for training and weekly team meetings may also be required. This role is expected to continue through June 2027.

Peer Academic and Instructional Support
Essential Skills

• Interest or experience with teaching or tutoring.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with faculty, coaches, and learners.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills. Excellent relationship-building, customer service, and problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, initiative and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure…