Graduate Appointments
Graduate assistantships are awarded by individual schools, academic departments, or other administrative offices. Graduate assistantships provide a stipend for services as prescribed by the individual school, department, or office and can include a tuition scholarship.
Graduate, Research and Teaching Assistantships (GA, RA, TA):
Updated: 5/9/13
BENEFITS OF THE POSITION: The position is intended to enhance the student's skillset in terms of effective communication (written, verbal and visual presentation). The student will gain insight to building efficiency and accuracy into a developing process; and develop skill in timeliness in completing tasks, and working independently as well as on a team. This position should also enhance current skills and knowledge for the student aspiring to obtain future grants or other external support in furthering their educational or professional goals. The position provides practical experience in grant/project management using up-to-date computer tools, strategic thinking and record keeping. The individual research component afforded by this position will also offer experience utilizing reference materials outside of the students personal study area, thus broadening the ability to synthesize information from multiple resources.
The supervisor will work with the student to explain goals and to assist in the design and development of tools which will benefit the project and the student’s ability to use creative approaches to solve problems.
TERM: 2013 Summer and 2013-2014 Fall and Spring Semesters
QUALIFICATIONS: Students with at least a 3.00 undergraduate accumulative GPA are preferred. The student must have good written and oral communication skills and be proficient in English. The student must have excellent experience with Microsoft Word, preferably in a Windows environment. It is also vital that the student have experience with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel. Experience with a database program such as Microsoft Access and SPSS statistical software is desirable but not required.
WORK HOURS & STIPEND: The position requires an average of 20 hours per week both during the summer and when classes are in session, during the hours of 8am-5pm (Monday-Friday). The summer session pays a stipend only of $3,500. During the academic year it carries a tuition waiver and provides a stipend of $4,000 per semester ($11,500 per year). Must be available to work Summer of 2013 (no waiver) and Fall and Spring semesters of the regular academic year beginning in the fall of 2013-14. LOCATION: Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 104 Research and Technology Center
HOW TO APPLY: Please email or send a cover letter, resume and copies of undergraduate transcripts to: Thea R. Arocho, 104B RTEC, Athens, OH 45701, arocho@ohio.edu. Resume and cover letter must be submitted by Friday, May 10, 2013. Questions regarding the above position should be directed to: Thea R. Arocho, Ohio Coal Consortium Program Manager at (740) 593-2856.
FIRST CONSIDERATION: Friday, May 3, 2013
The survey data covers such areas as employment after graduation, whether graduates have obtained jobs in their fields, their overall career preparation at the University, preparation for further education, ratings of the quality of their major courses, advising, and other services at Ohio University, involvement of students in academic, social, and cultural activities on campus, and student perceptions of how they are treated at the University.
The student's duties will require using word processing software to create reports, using spreadsheets to create tables and graphic figures, using statistical software to run analyses of data, using database software to capture new survey data and using survey software to create, administer and maintain on-line surveys. The student should be willing to learn new computer skills on the job. The student is responsible for preparing these materials in collaboration with the supervisor and office staff. Results will be published on the Web for use by all departments on campus; the student may help update web pages with new survey results. Students will gain valuable research skills, and general knowledge of assessment practices and quantitative research methodology appropriate for students pursuing a graduate level degree.
BENEFITS OF THE POSITION: The position is intended to enhance the student's work skills in terms of efficiency, accuracy, being inquisitive, timeliness in completing tasks, the ability to proofread one's own work, and working independently as well as on a team. This position should enhance current skills and knowledge for the student aspiring to survey or experimental research and/or assessment in a job or continued graduate study. The position provides practical experience in collecting and processing survey data and in packaging it in attractive and functional formats using up-to-date computer tools. As many jobs these days involve some Web publishing, the student may appreciate gaining practical experience using Adobe Acrobat or other presentation software to prepare survey results for the Web.
The supervisor will work with the student to expand upon experience or introductory coursework using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Access. For example, the student will learn to create and work extensively with Excel macros, with statistical software packages as well as on-line survey creation and administration software. In sum, this position provides vital support to the Office of Institutional Research and to the University for meeting assessment requirements as set forth by the North Central Accrediting Association.
TERM: 2013-2014 Fall and Spring Semesters
QUALIFICATIONS: The student should have a major in education, preferably higher education or educational research. Students with at least a 3.00 undergraduate accumulative GPA are preferred. The student must have good written and oral communication skills and be proficient in English. The student must have some experience with a current word processor such as Microsoft Word, preferably in a Windows environment. It is preferable that the student have experience with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel. Experience with a database program such as Microsoft Access and SPSS statistical software is desirable but not required.
WORK HOURS & STIPEND: The position requires an average of 20 hours per week when classes are in session, during the hours of 8am-5pm (Monday-Friday). It carries a tuition waiver and provides a stipend of $3,600 per semester ($7,200 per year). Must be available to work Fall and Spring semesters of the regular academic year beginning in the fall of 2013-14. LOCATION: Office of Institutional Research, 301 Computer Services Center.
HOW TO APPLY: Please email or send a cover letter, resume and copies of undergraduate transcripts to: Amy Jennings, Assistant Director, Computer Services Center 301, Athens, OH 45701, jenninga@ohio.edu. Resume and cover letter must be submitted by Friday, May 10, 2013.
Questions regarding the above position should be directed to: Amy Jennings, Assistant Director at (740) 593-1057.
FIRST CONSIDERATION: Friday, May 3, 2013
There are no additional graduate student employment opportunities available at this time, however, please investigate those available from the Ohio University Career Site.
- Apply for department/school assistantships by indicating your interest in the departmental funding section of your admission application.
- Department/school assistantships are granted on the basis of scholarly merit.
- In addition, a list of advertised appointments is available below.
- Appointments are classified as graduate, research, and teaching assistantships (GA, RA, TA)
- Make sure to read and understand all policies before accepting an appointment: Graduate Appointment Policies
- Complete appropriate forms
Graduate, Research and Teaching Assistantships (GA, RA, TA):
Updated: 5/9/13
Graduate Assistant, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
BENEFITS OF THE POSITION: The position is intended to enhance the student's skillset in terms of effective communication (written, verbal and visual presentation). The student will gain insight to building efficiency and accuracy into a developing process; and develop skill in timeliness in completing tasks, and working independently as well as on a team. This position should also enhance current skills and knowledge for the student aspiring to obtain future grants or other external support in furthering their educational or professional goals. The position provides practical experience in grant/project management using up-to-date computer tools, strategic thinking and record keeping. The individual research component afforded by this position will also offer experience utilizing reference materials outside of the students personal study area, thus broadening the ability to synthesize information from multiple resources.
The supervisor will work with the student to explain goals and to assist in the design and development of tools which will benefit the project and the student’s ability to use creative approaches to solve problems.
TERM: 2013 Summer and 2013-2014 Fall and Spring Semesters
QUALIFICATIONS: Students with at least a 3.00 undergraduate accumulative GPA are preferred. The student must have good written and oral communication skills and be proficient in English. The student must have excellent experience with Microsoft Word, preferably in a Windows environment. It is also vital that the student have experience with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel. Experience with a database program such as Microsoft Access and SPSS statistical software is desirable but not required.
WORK HOURS & STIPEND: The position requires an average of 20 hours per week both during the summer and when classes are in session, during the hours of 8am-5pm (Monday-Friday). The summer session pays a stipend only of $3,500. During the academic year it carries a tuition waiver and provides a stipend of $4,000 per semester ($11,500 per year). Must be available to work Summer of 2013 (no waiver) and Fall and Spring semesters of the regular academic year beginning in the fall of 2013-14. LOCATION: Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 104 Research and Technology Center
HOW TO APPLY: Please email or send a cover letter, resume and copies of undergraduate transcripts to: Thea R. Arocho, 104B RTEC, Athens, OH 45701, arocho@ohio.edu. Resume and cover letter must be submitted by Friday, May 10, 2013. Questions regarding the above position should be directed to: Thea R. Arocho, Ohio Coal Consortium Program Manager at (740) 593-2856.
FIRST CONSIDERATION: Friday, May 3, 2013
Graduate Assistant, Office of Institutional Research
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Graduate Assistant provides vital support to the Office of Institutional Research and to the University for meeting assessment requirements as set forth by the North Central Accrediting Association. In this position the student utilizes computer and technical writing skills to communicate important student survey results to offices and departments who use this feedback to assess services and academic programs.The survey data covers such areas as employment after graduation, whether graduates have obtained jobs in their fields, their overall career preparation at the University, preparation for further education, ratings of the quality of their major courses, advising, and other services at Ohio University, involvement of students in academic, social, and cultural activities on campus, and student perceptions of how they are treated at the University.
The student's duties will require using word processing software to create reports, using spreadsheets to create tables and graphic figures, using statistical software to run analyses of data, using database software to capture new survey data and using survey software to create, administer and maintain on-line surveys. The student should be willing to learn new computer skills on the job. The student is responsible for preparing these materials in collaboration with the supervisor and office staff. Results will be published on the Web for use by all departments on campus; the student may help update web pages with new survey results. Students will gain valuable research skills, and general knowledge of assessment practices and quantitative research methodology appropriate for students pursuing a graduate level degree.
BENEFITS OF THE POSITION: The position is intended to enhance the student's work skills in terms of efficiency, accuracy, being inquisitive, timeliness in completing tasks, the ability to proofread one's own work, and working independently as well as on a team. This position should enhance current skills and knowledge for the student aspiring to survey or experimental research and/or assessment in a job or continued graduate study. The position provides practical experience in collecting and processing survey data and in packaging it in attractive and functional formats using up-to-date computer tools. As many jobs these days involve some Web publishing, the student may appreciate gaining practical experience using Adobe Acrobat or other presentation software to prepare survey results for the Web.
The supervisor will work with the student to expand upon experience or introductory coursework using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Access. For example, the student will learn to create and work extensively with Excel macros, with statistical software packages as well as on-line survey creation and administration software. In sum, this position provides vital support to the Office of Institutional Research and to the University for meeting assessment requirements as set forth by the North Central Accrediting Association.
TERM: 2013-2014 Fall and Spring Semesters
QUALIFICATIONS: The student should have a major in education, preferably higher education or educational research. Students with at least a 3.00 undergraduate accumulative GPA are preferred. The student must have good written and oral communication skills and be proficient in English. The student must have some experience with a current word processor such as Microsoft Word, preferably in a Windows environment. It is preferable that the student have experience with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel. Experience with a database program such as Microsoft Access and SPSS statistical software is desirable but not required.
WORK HOURS & STIPEND: The position requires an average of 20 hours per week when classes are in session, during the hours of 8am-5pm (Monday-Friday). It carries a tuition waiver and provides a stipend of $3,600 per semester ($7,200 per year). Must be available to work Fall and Spring semesters of the regular academic year beginning in the fall of 2013-14. LOCATION: Office of Institutional Research, 301 Computer Services Center.
HOW TO APPLY: Please email or send a cover letter, resume and copies of undergraduate transcripts to: Amy Jennings, Assistant Director, Computer Services Center 301, Athens, OH 45701, jenninga@ohio.edu. Resume and cover letter must be submitted by Friday, May 10, 2013.
Questions regarding the above position should be directed to: Amy Jennings, Assistant Director at (740) 593-1057.
FIRST CONSIDERATION: Friday, May 3, 2013
There are no additional graduate student employment opportunities available at this time, however, please investigate those available from the Ohio University Career Site.
