Graduate Assistant (Information Systems) at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan

Job Description:

Title: Graduate Assistant (Information Systems)

Employee Classification: GS - Graduate Student - Stipend

Pay Grade: AC 11

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: Accounting Finance and Info Systems

Department: College of Business

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will be assigned to work closely with one or more faculty members, and assist with scholarly and teaching related activities. The scope of work potentially includes phases of research from design through literature review, data collection, analysis, writing and preparation/presentation of findings, data entry, and some other office support type activities.
The Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and a tuition waiver.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist university faculty/staff with research related projects or other assignments that require the skills of graduate students
• Occasional teaching related support tasks may be assigned.
• Other Departmental related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Admission and enrollment in a graduate program at Eastern Michigan University is required.
Ability to work up to 20 hours per week (10 hrs. for 50% assistantship) is required.
GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
Maintenance of a 67% course completion is required.
Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Winter semester is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be able to work between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00PM
• Preference will be given to graduate students who are able to work two consecutive semesters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
• Some knowledge of statistics
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
Special Instructions:
Please include a least one (1) letter of recommendation.
**NOTE** In order to be considered for this position, applicants must attach one (1) letter of recommendation and a current resume. For students new to EMU, a transcript is required to verify GPA. Also provide a GRE or GMAT score if you had to take one of these tests.

Special Instructions:

Applicants are required to submit their applications through PAGEUP, including a current CV. The Department Faculty and the Department Head will review all applications and make the final decision.

Appointment Percentage:

100%

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