Open GA Position Job Board
Graduate Studies and Research has created this webpage to list open graduate assistantship positions available on Western Kentucky University's campus. Currently, if you are interested in applying for one of the listed positions, we ask that you submit your application and application materials using the following link: http://www.wku.edu/graduate/aid/ga/details.php. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For questions about the positions themselves, be sure to e-mail the contact person listed in the job announcement.
For Students:
The table below lists open general (service oriented) graduate assistantship positions which have been submitted to Graduate Studies by WKU faculty or staff. If you are interested in applying to a position and feel that you meet the qualifications please inquire directly with the listed contacted person.
For Faculty and Staff:
If you have a general GA position available please contact Acting Associate Dean of Graduate Studies(jim.berger@wku.edu) and submit a description of the position with the following information:
- Job Title (50 characters or less)
- Deadline (Date)
- Job Description (200 words or less)
- Qualifications (100 words or less)
- Department
- Application Materials Requested
- Contact Person, e-mail, and phone number.
For those of you who have posted positions, please let Graduate Studies know as soon as the position has been filled so it can be removed from the website.
The Positions:
| Job Title: $100 Solution Service-Learning Graduate Assistant | Deadline: May 15 |
| Dept: ALIVE CCP | Contact: Leah Ashwill (leah.ashwill@wku.edu) |
| Description: The $100 Solution™ graduate assistant at WKU ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships provides teaching, research, administrative assistance for the management of the $100 Solution™ program at WKU. This position is supervised by the Community Engagement Coordinator at the ALIVE Center. | |
| Qualifications: None specified | |
| Application Materials: Resume and cover letter emailed to alive@wku.edu | |
| Job Title: Hill House Graduate Assistant | Deadline: April 1 |
| Dept: ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships | Contact: Leah Ashwill (leah.ashwill@wku.edu) Phone: (270) 782-0812 Mailing Address: |
| Description: Hill House graduate assistants for the WKU ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships live and work together in a house bordering campus on East 11th Street in downtown Bowling Green. Hill House graduate assistants develop community impact projects related to their fields of graduate study, as well as complete an internship or develop an applied or community-based research project depending on graduate program requirements. Hill House graduate assistants also utilize the Hill House to host social gatherings, class and work meetings, and they serve as a vital connector between the campus and community. | |
| Qualifications: Ability to plan and organize work. Ability to work with a team. Ability to multi-task. Ability to manage time effectively. Self-motivated with the ability to complete tasks without constant supervision. Excellent conversational skills. Excellent writing ability. Excellent oral presentation skills. Positive attitude. Experience with public service, community engagement or volunteerism. Aptitude for applied research. | |
| Application Materials: Submit application, resume, 4-5 page letter of intent and 3 letters of recommendation via email, postal mail, or drop off at the ALIVE Center. | |
| Job Title: Bonner Leadership Scholar Graduate Assistant | Deadline: May 15 |
| Dept: ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships -- Position will report to ALIVE Center Director | Contact: Leah Ashwill (leah.ashwill@wku.edu) Phone: (270) 782-0812 Mailing address:ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships 1906 College Heights Blvd. #21095 Bowling Green, KY 42101 Physical Address: 1818 US 31-W Bypass Bowling Green, KY 42101 |
| Description: WKU ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships is hiring a graduate assistant to manage the Bonner Leadership Scholar Program, a service scholarship program at WKU. The graduate assistant for the Bonner Program will take a lead role in the planning, coordinating and reporting for the 2013-14 Bonner Leadership Program. In this role, the Bonner Program graduate assistant will work directly with WKU Bonner students, community service site coordinators, partnering WKU departments, and the national Corella Bertram Bonner Foundation to implement the Bonner Leadership Scholar Program. | |
| Qualifications: Ability to plan and organize work. Ability to lead a team. Ability to multi-task. Ability to manage time effectively. Self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability yo handle confidential information appropriately. Excellent writing skills. Experience with program management. Experience leading students. Excellent oral presentation skills. Positive attitude. Experience with service-learning. Experience with public service, community engagement, or volunteerism. | |
| Application Materials: Submit application resume, letter of intent, and three letters of recommendation via email, postal mail, or drop off at the WKU ALIVE Center. | |
| Job Title: Office of International Programs Graduate Assistant | Deadline: April 19 |
| Dept:: Office of International Programs | Contact: Andrea Cheney |
| Description: Must be able to work 20 hours/week and will be required to commit a certain number of office hours every week. Act as lead in planning organizing and implementing international events/programs as assigned; assist with ongoing and special projects/programs; perform administrative tasks such as organizing meetings, making photo copies, fielding calls and emails; other duties as assigned. | |
| Qualifications: (Required) Be able to represent the Office of International Programs in a professional manner at all times. Have leadership experience, or a desire to develop leadership skills. Be reliable, responsible, and able to adapt to new initiatives and priorities. Be able to manage multiple responsibilities. Communicate successfully with faculty, staff and students-both domestic and international. Be a full-time graduate student in good academic standing. (Preferred) Study abroad experience (or another type of experience with equivalent international/intercultural exposure). Critical thinking skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web design. Ability to begin two weeks prior to the academic semester. A valid U.S. driver's license. | |
| Application Materials: Cover letter and Resume submitted to internationalization@wku.edu | |
| Job Title: Study Abroad Graduate Assistant | Deadline: April 19 |
| Dept: Study Abroad and Global Learning | Contact: Sakiba Dzelil E-Mail: study.abroad@wku.edu Phone: (270) 745-5334 |
| Description: Be available to work 20 hours/week. Graduate Assistant will be required to commit a certain number of office hours every week; additional hours will be scheduled depending on weekly staffing and programmign needs. Act as lead in planning, organizing, promoting and implementing international events/programs (e.g., Study Abroad Fair, Graduation reception) as assigned. Become sufficiently familiar with Study Abroad and Global Learning processes and procedures as to be able to advise students and answer inquiries from various entities. Assist with ongoing and special projects/programs. Provide administrative support where needed and other duties as assigned. | |
| Qualifications: Be able to represent the Office of Study Abroad and Global Learning in a professional manner. Have leadership experience or a desire to develop leadership skills. Be reliable, responsible, and able to adapt to new initiatives and priorities. Be able to manage multiple responsibilities. Communicate successfully with faculty, staff and students - both domestic and international. Possess strong verbal and writing skills. Be a full time graduate student in good academic standing. Have studied abroad or have had exposure to other international experience. Critical thinking skills. Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, web design and content management systems. Be available to begin two weeks prior to the academic semester. Have a valid US driver's license. | |
| Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample (submitted to study.abroad@wku.edu) | |
| Job Title: Bioinformatics and Information Science Center Graduate Research Assistantship | Deadline: Close of business May 22 |
| Dept: Bioinformatics and Information Science Center |
Contact: Claire Rinehart, Department of Biology or Uta Ziegler (uta.ziegler@wku.edu) E-mail: bisc@wku.edu Phone: (270) 745-2911 |
| Description: The bioinformatics and Information Sciences Center has funds to support graduate students conducting research under the supervision of WKU faculty members. Research should be relevant to informatics or its application. Support for up to $5000 is available over the fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters. Preference is given to proposals with matching support (BISC funds are not available to support tuition waivers) | |
| Qualifications: WKU Graduate Student doing research relevant to informatics or information science under the supervision of a WKU faculty member. | |
| Application Materials: Completed the application found at http://www.wku.edu/bioinformatics/bisc-gra-applicationfinal-1.doc along with a vita for the student and a student statement of purpose must be emailed by the supervising WKU faculty member as a PDF attachment to bisc@wku.edu before the close-of-business May 22, 2013 | |
| Job Title: Graduate Assistant | Deadline: June 30 |
| Dept: Interdisciplinary Studies/ University Experience | Contact: Sara McCaslin E-mail:sara.mccaslin@wku.edu Phone: 270-745-6103 |
| Description: TheDepartment of Interdisciplinary Studies is seeking a Graduate Assistant to aid in the delivery of the Library Skills component of the University Experience course including information literacy workshops, project grading and Blackboard course site maintenance. Successful applicant will also work within the department office for up to 20 hours per week, assist faculty in research, represent the department at university recruitment fairs/open houses and perform other duties as assigned. Successful applicant will be able to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively with faculty, staff and students, have strong organizational skills and leadership abilities. | |
| Qualifications: First semester graduate student status in any department/program desired | |
| Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter e-mailed to sara.mccaslin@wku.edu | |
