A graduate assistantship is a student employment opportunity for graduate students. These opportunities offer academic/practical work experience while you pursue your graduate degree. Graduate Assistants work a set number of hours per week and, in return, receive a tuition waiver.
Each assistantship has its own unique job description and duties as assigned by the department or supervisor.
Graduate Assistant Positions
- GA for Student Success - First Year Experiences
Graduate Assistant will work 20 hours a week. The schedule will be determined based on the department's needs and the successful candidate's availability. The standard workday is Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and Friday 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
SCOPE OF WORK:
As a Graduate Assistant for First-Year Programs, you will play a key role in supporting new students through their transition to college life, focusing on Orientation, LAUNCH, and other first-year programs. You will assist in planning and executing events and initiatives designed to help first-year students feel welcomed, informed, and engaged as they begin their academic journey. This position reports to the Director of First Year Experiences and works closely with various departments, including all of Student Success, Admissions, Academic Advising, and other campus offices, to ensure a smooth and positive experience for incoming students. This position is based on the main campus in Gaffney, SC.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Assist in guiding new and prospective first-year students through the Orientation process, LAUNCH and other student engagement initiatives, answering questions related to program schedules, campus resources, and first-year requirements. Communicate with incoming students via phone, email, text and in-person interactions.
b. Contribute to the planning and execution of Orientation, ensuring that all first-year students receive timely and helpful information.
c. Keep accurate and detailed records of student engagement and attendance of all first-year events.
d. Collaborate with staff members from all of Student Success, Academic Advising, Admissions, and other campus offices to provide first-year students with a seamless and supportive transition into university life.
e. Participate in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed and aligned with departmental goals and student support strategies.
f. Assist in organizing and coordinating training sessions for Orientation/LAUNCH Leaders, including scheduling sessions, tracking attendance, and ensuring all leaders are properly prepared for their roles.
g. Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited College or University is required.
- Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Limestone University.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including confident, professional, and customer-friendly interpersonal skills; the ability to function in a team environment; a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- Energetic, service-oriented, motivated, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines. Ability to work independently and as a team.
- This position will work 20 hours per week. The standard work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Friday, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM. One evening per week will be required. The schedule assigned for this position will be developed with consideration for university-related activities.
Contact information for inquiries about this GA position:
Reaganne Patterson, First Year Advisor & Success Coach
rbpatterson@limestone.edu
864-488-4448
GA ApplicationLimestone University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Limestone University makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. - GA for Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach/Throws
Limestone University, a Division II member of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC), invites applications for the assistant position of Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach / Throws.
Job Overview-The successful candidate will assist the head coach in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to: coaching the throwing events, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, office duties, recruiting, reporting strength & conditioning and athletic training participation, along with other duties as needed to continue the success of the program.
Requirements- A Bachelor degree is required for this position. Candidate must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of Limestone University, the SAC, and the NCAA. Candidates must have previous successful coaching experience at the NCAA level. The selected candidate must be willing to consent to, and pass, with satisfactory results, an investigative consumer report.
Applicants should complete the online application at http://my.limestone.edu/offices/human-resources/jobs and upload a cover letter and resume. If you have additional questions regarding the position, you may direct them to Joe Wassink, Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at jwassink@limestone.edu. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. *Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
Limestone University is an equal opportunity employer. AA/EOE
GA ApplicationLimestone University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Limestone University makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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