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Graduate Assistant

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  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Student Support Positions
  • Graduate Assistant
  • Closing at: Oct 23 2026 - 23:55 EDT
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Title: Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 39R000 - Office of Graduate Studies

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Hours Per Week: 20

Additional Schedule Details: Fall 2026

Contact Person: Patrick Puckett

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Government is hiring a Graduate Assistant for Fall 2026. The successful applicant will have the following duties: assisting faculty and department staff with various tasks (minimal teaching duties may be included as part of the work required); working with faculty on research; assist with library searches, data collection and data entry; attend and provide support to faculty and staff at various conferences and events as needed.


Preference will be given to Graduate Students enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration graduate program.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 

  • Must be enrolled in EKU's Graduate School

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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