Graduate Studies Thesis Evaluator

Job no: 562023
Work type: Instructional Student Assistant
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Education Support Professionals

*** OPEN TO CURRENT STANISLAUS STATE STUDENTS, CURRENTLY ENROLLED OR ELIGIBILE TO ENROLL ONLY***

Job title and description:
Graduate Studies Thesis Evaluator

Under the direction of the Graduate Studies Specialist, qualified individuals with backgrounds in a variety of academic disciplines will provide support to the thesis/project/dissertation submission process and general customer support to students and the department.

• Manage, coordinate and prepare graduate student workshops and in-class presentations regarding the thesis template formatting and submission guidelines.
• Evaluate thesis/project/dissertation submissions and act as a quality control person for the compliance of the format and completeness according to the university’s guidelines and policies.
• Provide 1:1 consultation with graduate students and faculty to review thesis submission processes and requirements.
• Compile data and information, track the status of students’ submission, and communicate effectively with students, faculty mentors, and supervisors.
• Staff and support events coordinated by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research.
• Assist the Graduate Specialist with assigned duties.
• Office reception, phone coverage, and referrals.
• Consistent and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hours per Week: 5-20 hours/week

Expected

Start Date:

October 5, 2026

Expected End Date:
May 28, 2027

Point of Contact Person:
Graduate Studies (Graduate Studies)

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

• Bachelor’s degree earned.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
• Demonstrates the ability to be detail oriented, reliable, and dependable.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with others and independently meet deadlines.

• Demonstrates commitment to employment through May 28, 2027.
• It is preferred, but not required, that the incumbent is working on a thesis for their own degree.
• It is preferred, but not required, that the incumbent demonstrates experience using Canvas, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Graduate Studies

Office of Graduate Studies and Research
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle, MSR 360
Turlock, CA 95382

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members.

94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

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