Graduate Assistantships
About University College & Graduate Assistantship Positions
University College provides a transformative experience for students, staff, and faculty. University College is comprised of an academic department and university-wide support services. The Graduate Assistantships below are situated within the university-wide functions.
University College graduate assistantships are on-campus positions that can supplement your classroom experience with practice. The graduate assistantship application process and the academic admissions process are separate but in some cases concurrent processes.
Opportunities in University College
The positions below are available for students entering in Fall 2023. Applications opened October 1, 2022.
Academic Achievement Center
- Graduate Assistant in Academic Coaching, Supplemental Instruction, Tutoring (3 positions)
- Graduate Assistant for Specialty Subject Area Tutoring (varies, posting coming soon)
- The Specialty Subject Areas include, but are not limited to Accounting, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Math
Accessibility Services
- No anticipated openings for Fall 2023.
Advising and Student Services
- No anticipated openings for Fall 2023.
Center for Campus and Community Engagement
Dean's Office
First-Year and Student Transitions
- Graduate Assistant for Learning Community Programs (3 positions)
- Graduate Assistant for Undergraduate Orientation Programs (1 position)
How to Apply for Graduate Assistantships
- All University College graduate assistantships can be found on the Ohio University Jobs Page (https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com) on the “Student Jobs” page.
- Priority Deadline for Applications is January 1, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled or through March 1
- Applications may require a resume, cover letter, list of three references, and personal statement. We ask applicants to share their personal statement so we can learn more about you as an applicant.
- Compensation (Generally): New Graduate Assistants in University College start at $13,500 for a 20-hour a week Graduate Assistantship. We have partnerships with some colleges that in some cases can provide a partial or full tuition waiver. University College has partnerships with several colleges across campus.
- Please see specific position details for more information about roles and hourly commitment.
- NOTE: In some cases, preference will be given to Patton College of Education students.