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Jacksonville State University · 1 day ago

Graduate Administrative Assistant - Library (Spring 2026)

Jacksonville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$8.25/hr - $8.25/hr

Jacksonville State University is seeking a Graduate Administrative Assistant for their Houston Cole Library. The role involves assisting faculty and staff with academic support duties and managing departmental operational needs.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties under the supervision of the faculty and/or staff

Performs clerical and other duties as assigned

Additional duties as required by the department

Qualification

Graduate student statusMinimum GPA requirementFERPA trainingSexual Harassment trainingClerical skills

Required

Must be classified as a degree-seeking graduate student at JSU

Must be actively enrolled in a graduate degree program at JSU during the assistantship semester

If a new student, must be admitted to a degree program

Must be actively enrolled in required coursework towards the degree. The Graduate Assistantship will not pay for courses that are not in the degree program plan of study/checklist

Must hold the minimum required GPA for the student's enrolled degree program

During the assistantship semester, must be enrolled at JSU in six to nine (6-9) graduate semester hours in a fall or spring semester or six to nine (6-9) graduate semester hours in a full summer term

Must not be holding another campus job

A graduate assistant is prohibited from accepting, receiving, or being credited for other forms of tuition scholarships or waivers from the University

If the student has previously held a Graduate Assistantship position at JSU, the student must have fulfilled all duties and complied with all policies to be considered for another Graduate Assistantship

Must complete FERPA training, Sexual Harassment training, and other training as required through JSU

International graduate assistantships must be certified by the Director of the International House and Programs to perform duties and receive compensation

All International Students must be in a valid immigration status

Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following: Passport from their respective country, F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa, U.S. Customs Form I-94, Official photo identification, Official Social Security Card imprinted with 'Valid for Work Only' or similar statement

Cover Letter

Resume

Unofficial Transcripts

Preferred

It is preferred that a Graduate Teaching Assistant not teach and take a class during the same summer term. Any student wanting to teach and take a class in the same summer term must be granted permission by his/her advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies prior to enrolling in the course

Benefits

In addition to an hourly rate, Graduate Assistantships carry a scholarship each semester up to the max award of $4,386.00. The scholarship award covers the general university fee and tuition.