Available GA Positions

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Open GA Position Job Board

This site lists open graduate assistantship positions available on Western Kentucky University's campus.  Details about the assistantship program are available.  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 the Graduate School 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.  Please note: these listings represent what has been submitted to Graduate Studies, but not all areas choose to list their GA open positions here.  Please contact your academic department for the most complete information about potential openings.

For Faculty and Staff:

If you have a general GA position available please submit a description to graduate.school@wku.edu. Please include all of the following information:

• Job Title (50 characters or less)
• Deadline (Date)
• Department
• Contact (name, email, phone)
• Description (200 words or less)
• Stipend and Tuition
• Qualifications (100 words or less)
• Application Materials Requested 

 

For departments with posted positions, please let Graduate Studies know as soon as the position has been filled so it can be removed from the website.

 

Open positions:

 

Job Title: Graduate Assistant - Retention Programs

Deadline: Position is open until filled, with priority given to candidates who apply by May 1st, 2026

Department: Advising and Career Development Center

Contact: Heather Stuart (heather.stuart@wku.edu)

Description: Graduate Assistants (GAs) for the Advising and Career Development Center support undergraduate students as they achieve their academic goals and ultimately graduate from WKU. The duties and tasks for this position contribute to the success of the Best Expectation Program, which is required for students on Academic Probation. 

• Facilitate weekly workshops, both in-person and online, which focus on academic success strategies and campus resources.
• Meet individually with students to identify goals and discuss academic progress.
• Track workshop attendance, update student information, and assist with data collection for program reports.
• Monitor students who use The Learning Center study spaces, typically 1-2 evenings/week.
• Collaborate with professional staff members to improve retention programs and initiatives.
• Communicate with students, professional staff members, campus partners, and other GAs.
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development activities as assigned.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Hours: 20 hours per week

Stipend and Tuition: Salary for the position is $10,000 for the academic year, paid over an 8-month period.

Qualifications:

• Earned overall undergraduate/graduate GPA of at least 3.0.
• Enrolled in a WKU graduate degree program for at least 6 credit hours by August 2026.
• Dedicated to serving students with unique backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication, active listening, public speaking, teamwork, organization, and time management skills.

Application Materials Requested: Interested candidates should email their resume/CV and cover letter to Heather Stuart at heather.stuart@wku.edu.

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Job Title: Graduate Assistant - Student Success Coach  

Deadline: Open until filled with first review on April 15

Department: TRIO Student Support Services

Contact: Lindsey Houchin, lindsey.houchin@wku.edu, 270-745-3978

Description: Support the program’s mission of increasing retention and graduation rates among first-generation and limited income students across 15-20 hours per week. Key functions will require initiative and the ability to succeed with minimal supervision, especially in connecting with and motivating undergraduate students, as well as attention to detail for grant-compliant reporting. 

Duties:

• Collaborate with professional staff to develop and execute a sustainable communications plan
• Monitor and support student progress toward degree completion in accordance with program priorities 
• Plan and/or facilitate student engagement activities
• Assist with program assessment and grant compliance
• Represent SSS at presentations, tabling events, and more
• Mentorship of student staff
• Other duties aligned with TRIO SSS priorities 

Stipend and Tuition: Graduate assistant is eligible to receive up to $7,500 per semester with compensation details discussed in interview. This position offers strong mentorship and the opportunity to demonstrate experience in student affairs, advising, program coordination, and interventional educational support for targeted populations.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in WKU graduate program
• Strong commitment to supporting diverse student populations such as first-generation and limited income students
• Demonstrated initiative and follow-through
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and comply with TRIO regulations and maintaining student confidentiality

Application Materials Requested: Candidates should submit the following via email to Lindsey Houchin, Director of WKU Student Support Services (lindsey.houchin@wku.edu)

• Cover Letter including motivation and interest as well as position’s connection to academic and/or career goals
• Resume or CV

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Job Title: Graduate Assistant - Honors Programming & Student Support

Deadline: April 15, 2026

Department: Mahurin Honors College

Contact: Dr. Nina Marijanovic (nina.marijanovic@wku.edu), 270-745-2765

Description: The Mahurin Honors College at Western Kentucky University seeks a Graduate Assistant to support honors programming, student engagement, and academic success initiatives beginning July 1, 2026. This 20-hour per week position will assist with orientation programming (MASTER Plan and Honors TOP), Honors Living Learning Community (LLC) events, student organization and club support, and academic outreach for students on academic warning.

The GA will help plan and execute events, coordinate logistics, support student leaders, and assist with advising-related communications and follow-up. The role includes direct interaction with students, collaboration with campus partners, and participation in assessment and program improvement efforts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate student interested in higher education, student affairs, academic advising, or honors education to gain practical experience in programming, student development, and retention work.

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Hours: 20 hours per week

Stipend and Tuition: $15/hour. This position does not include a tuition waiver.

Qualifications: Enrollment in a WKU graduate program required. Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects. Experience with event planning, student leadership, mentoring, or academic support initiatives preferred. Interest in student success, honors education, counseling, or higher education administration strongly encouraged.

Application Materials Requested: Resume and cover letter. Selected applicants will be invited to interview.

 

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Job Title: Graduate Assistant

Deadline: Open until filled

Department: Public Health

Contact: Tracy Bryant, tracy.bryant@wku.edu, (270) 745-4797

Description/Responsibilities: Assist with grading undergraduate courses, research, assisting program coordinators as needed.  May serve as a receptionist for the main office including greeting and assisting visitors, answering and directing telephone calls, receiving and distributing mail, assisting with event planning, and other duties as assigned.

Stipend:  $4750 per semester

Tuition:  None

Qualifications:  Highly motivated, able to work independently, general knowledge of WKU systems, interested in research, MPH or MHA students are strongly preferred.

Application Materials:  Please contact Tracy Bryant (tracy.bryant@wku.edu) to apply. 

 

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Job Title: Graduate Assistant

Deadline: Open until filled

Department:  LifeWorks

Contact: Martha Basham, martha.basham@wku.edu 270-745-4380

Description/Responsibilities:  Filling out templates for educational topics while researching and vetting topics. 

Stipend:  Pay for the position is $15 an hour 10-20 hours a week.

Tuition: None

Qualifications: Must be research-centered, highly motivated, and ability to work autonomously. 

Application Materials:  Please contact Martha Basham to apply.

 

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