Graduate Assistant - COE - Deans Office

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the states designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The universitys beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgias Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Graduate Assistant in the College of Education Deans Office supports faculty and staff through research assistance, project coordination, and administrative tasks that advance key initiatives across the college. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic academic setting. The assistantship offers meaningful hands-on experience in research, assessment, event planning, and professional communication within a supportive and engaging work environment.

Responsibilities

Research - 40%

• Assist faculty and staff with various research projects.

Project Coordination - 40%

• Support the Deans Office, in particular the Assessment/Accreditation Team with:
• Designing newsletters and project brochures.
• Event planning and coordination.

Other Duties as Assigned - 20%

• Perform additional tasks as requested by the supervisor.
• Participate in staff meetings, committee meetings, and other university functions as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree in the Humanities.

Other Required Qualifications

• Approved for regular admission to a graduate degree program at Georgia College & State University. Upload Acceptance into "Additional Documents" attachment in application.
• Maintain academic good standing. If a students grade point average falls below a 3.00 (academic warning), the student will have next semester or summer term to improve and return to good standing before termination of the assistantship. Should a student fail to return to good standing after the next semester or summer term, or should a student receive academic exclusion and be dismissed from the degree program, the assistantship will be terminated at once.
• This position will work in-person 19 hours per week.
• Full assistantships (19 hours/week) cover all but $25 of tuition.
• Applicable student fees are not covered by the assistantship.
• Course loads for graduate assistants must be at least 6 graduate semester hours.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Take initiative and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Manage responsibilities with reliability and professionalism.

KNOWLEDGE

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and tools.

SKILLS

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective written communication skills.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Special Applicant Instructions

• Upload proof of admission under the "Other" attachment in the application.
• Minimum two references required:
• One from a campus source.
• One from an additional professional or academic source.