Graduate Assistantships
Open Graduate Assistantships for Spring 2024
ULM Office of Institutional Effectiveness | Assessment and Evaluation Graduate Research
Assistant
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant
to assist the Assistant Director of Assessment and Evaluation in reviewing, editing,
and writing assessment documents; creating and revising training resources; researching
policies; planning and scheduling meetings and trainings; and assisting in administrative
work. This individual will also assist with accreditation research and editing. Applicants
must possess proficient writing, editing, and research skills and be able to work
individually and collaboratively on projects. GA Application and 3 letter of recommendation
forms should be sent to Chloë Beaver at cbeaver@ulm.edu.
ULM Athletics |Ticket Office
The ULM Ticket Office is looking for two Graduate Assistants to assist with Game Day
duties such as assisting with ticket sales, ushering premium areas, set-up and take
down of certain areas, helping settle customer concerns, and supporting with other
tasks assigned by the Director of Ticket Operations. Additionally, the Graduate Assistants
will aid in office management responsibilities such as answering the phone, will call
management, and assisting fans through their purchasing experience.
Candidates should be comfortable with large crowds and be able to communicate effectively
to provide high quality service to ULM Fans. Applications should be sent to the Director
of Ticket Operations, Molly McCullar at mmccullar@ulm.edu.
ULM Internal Audit | Graduate Research Assistant
A graduate assistant will assist in the performance of financial, internal control, compliance,
and information systems/information technology (IS/IT) audits of university processes
to ensure the proper accountability of public funds and adequacy of internal controls.
Please send an application and 3 letter of recommendation forms to Fernando Cordova
at fcordova@ulm.edu
ULM Professional Learning Center | Administrative Graduate Assistant
Primary job duties and responsibilities of the graduate assistant are as follows:
- Greet visitors to the office/event in a professional and friendly manner
- Sort/distribute incoming mail/packages
- Create promotional items (print, multimedia, web/social) for events or distribution
- Communicate by phone/email in a courteous manner as if always smiling
- Be a multi-tasking team player who enjoys both attention to detailed office maintenance
tasks and the spontaneous nature of service
- Utilize unique talents and strengths to perform at optimal efficiency, productivity,
and hospitality in ways that support a positive workplace environment
Please send an application and 3 letter of recommendation forms to Dr. Allison Bailey
at abailey@ulm.edu.
ULM Athletics | Indoor Women's Volleyball
Under the direct supervision of the Head Coach, the Indoor Women's Volleyball GA works
to assist, oversee, instruct, and implement the strategies, goals, and philosophy
of ULM Athletics. This person will assist the Head Coach with all aspects of recruitment,
practice planning, and preparation for athletic competition. This role will also assist
with travel coordination and scheduling. As a representative of the university, the
Indoor Women's Volleyball GA will act in a manner that supports and encourages both
the University and athletic department mission statements. Interested applicants should
send a cover letter and resume to Matt Kearns, Indoor Women's Volleyball Head Coach
kearns@ulm.edu. Applications are accepted until this position is filled.
Application Materials (application and 3 letters of recommendation) should be submitted
directly to the hiring supervisor listed in the job posting.
Do not send your application materials to the ULM Graduate School.
University of Louisiana Monroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Graduate Assistantship
Frequently Asked Questions
Refer to the ULM Graduate Catalog for more information about Graduate Assistantship
requirements.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a graduate assistantship, applicants must be regularly admitted
to a degree program. Students who are conditionally admitted are not eligible for
assistantships unless their deficiencies are undergraduate prerequisites. Provisionally
admitted and non-degree students are not eligible to apply for assistantships.
Applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher. Applicants with previous
graduate coursework must have a graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Appointment Process
Students interested in applying for a graduate assistantship must submit an application
form and three letters of recommendation to the department or program in which an
assistantship is desired. Applications should not be made to the Graduate School. Application review and interviews are completed by the hiring program/department.
Once a candidate is selected, a Graduate Assistant Request will be submitted to the director of the Graduate School for final approval. Once
approval is granted by the Graduate School, an acceptance letter must be signed by
the candidate. This letter outlines the responsibilities, type of assistantship, and
compensation offered through the assistantship and must be returned to the Graduate
School before the candidate begins work or any tuition waivers are applied. Some departments
have specific requirements for their graduate assistants beyond the Graduate School
minimums; each applicant should inquire with the hiring supervisor regarding additional
requirements. Note: although the Graduate Assistant Application is often submitted
with regular admissions materials, this is not a guarantee that an assistantship will
be awarded. The graduate assistant appointment process is completely separate from
the ULM Graduate School application process.
Graduate assistants will not be appointed after the 14th day of class for regular
semesters; and the 7th day of class for Summer term(s).
Reappointment
Reappointment is contingent upon two criteria: the graduate assistant making satisfactory
academic progress, and satisfactory completion of work duties. Graduate assistants
are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 and above, and must not earn more
than one grade of C in their graduate coursework.
Required Course Load
Graduate assistants are expected to earn no fewer than nine semester hours of credit
toward their graduate degree (12 hours for students in pharmacy) during a regular
semester, at least six of which must be at the graduate level.
During each summer term, May and winter intersessions, three semester hours of credit are required per term or per intersession.
Appropriate courses include:
1) Those which are required for the student’s graduate degree;
2) Those which have been identified as deficiencies/prerequisites and are included
on the graduate student’s approved degree plan.
Work Load
All graduate assistant appointments include 20 hours of work per week under the direction
of the student’s supervisor. Graduate assistants are not permitted to hold any other
on-campus employment or second graduate assistantship.
During published student breaks, graduate assistants may not be asked to work. For
unexpected University closures, graduate assistants will not be expected to make up
time missed.
Compensation
University graduate assistantships feature a base compensation package that includes
a full tuition waiver and out-of-state fee waiver. Students are also awarded a base
stipend of at least $3,000 per regular term, $1000 per summer term and a minimum of $800 for intersessions
.
Graduate assistants are required to pay all student assessed fees including general
fees, activity fees, ID validation fees, technology fees, vehicle registration fees,
international student service fees, and insurance fees.
Graduate Assistant Orientation
All graduate assistants must complete the Graduate Assistant Orientation. Orientation
is made available to graduate assistants and is completed in an online format.
Graduate School
