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Graduate Assistantships ProgramProgram GoalsThe goal of the graduate assistantship program at The University of Mississippi is to give graduate students the chance to learn, work and grow in their respective fields. While learning, the graduate assistant (GA) earns money for tuition and expenses and grows through contact with professionals in his or her field of study. Information about general availability and requirements for GA positions in the Department of Leadership and Counselor Education and the Division of Student Affairs departments is provided below. QualificationsThe opportunity to become a graduate assistant requires that the student be admitted to the Graduate School in a degree-seeking program. The GA must take at least 9 hours per semester and maintain a 3.0 grade-point average. Departments have varying job-skill requirements and qualifications. Each GA position should be considered as a two-year commitment. BenefitsGraduate assistants receive payment bimonthly for either 10 hours (part-time) or 20 hours (full-time) of work per week. Graduate assistantships usually cover most tuition expenses. GAs also benefit from working with professionals in their fields of study while receiving practical experience. AdmissionsStudents should complete the admission process outlined in the Graduate School catalog. Students should contact the department(s) they have an interest in for their assistantship. Application processes vary by department. See below for more information. Offers of GA positions are conditional on acceptance to a graduate degree program. Position vacancies vary from year to year and semester to semester. OpportunitiesEducational LeadershipThe Department of Leadership and Counselor Education offers several graduate assistantship opportunities. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in one of the degree programs offered by the department. The department offers a Master of Arts degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in higher education/student personnel. Any questions regarding assistantships should be directed to the Department of Leadership and Counselor Education. In addition, graduate students in leadership and counselor education are eligible for assistantship positions in the Division of Student Affairs. Student Affairs DivisionAs a partner in the educational mission of the university, the Division of Student Affairs promotes an environment conducive to growth and discovery while complementing the academic programs offered at UM. Graduate students in the Department of Leadership and Counselor Education are encouraged to take advantage of assistantship opportunities in the division. The Division of Student Affairs consists of 13 departments, and many offer opportunities for graduate assistants from various fields of study. The following is a list of departments and the graduate assistant positions available. AdmissionsInformation coming soon! Campus Programming Jennifer Taylor, M.Ed., director Department of Campus Programming has one position available for graduate students. Graduate assistants oversees and manages the daily operations of the Southern Breeze in the Student Union, as well as develops, implements and markets programs and activities that promote the use of the Southern Breeze. The position is open to graduate students in higher education or related fields. Campus Recreation William Kingery, M.S., director Campus Recreation has six graduate assistants working in various areas in the department. The GAs work with intramural sports, sport clubs, marketing, facility operations and Ole Miss Outdoors. The department actively recruits students who have worked with Campus Recreation programs as undergraduates. The positions are open to graduate students in exercise science/leisure management, higher education or related fields. Career Center Toni Avant, M.A., director The Career Center has three positions available to graduate students. Duties for two positions include counseling students in career opportunities and conducting outreach programs to students regarding resumes, interviewing and job searches and assisting with the Job Location and Development Program. The third position assists in conducting career-related outreach and job-search activities for young alumni. The positions are open to higher education, counseling or related fields. Dean of Students Thomas “Sparky” Reardon, Ph.D. The Office of the Dean of Students has one position available to graduate students. Duties include coordinating multicultural events, supervising the Student Union and Greek life activities, and working with other student programs on campus. Assistantships are limited to students admitted to the higher education/student personnel program. Some opportunities (grants and stipends) may also be available in the area of volunteer services. Financial AidLaura Diven-Brown, M.Ed., director The Office of Financial Aid has three positions available to graduate students. Duties include advising students regarding financial aid programs; coordinating activities for the family literacy program; and assisting with verification of income and assets as reported on federal financial aid applications. These positions are open to graduate students in any field, but students in higher education, business or related fields are especially encouraged. International ProgramsMichael Johannson, M.Ed., director The Office of International Programs does not offer graduate assistantships at this time. However, positions assisting in office operations, special projects and programs within the department provide employment opportunities for students in the work-study program. Students in these jobs normally work 10-20 hours per week. Orientation and Parent Programs Whitman Smith, M.Ed., director The Office of Orientation and Parent Programs has one position available to graduate students. Duties include assisting the director in coordinating orientation programs. The position is open to graduate students in higher education or related fields. RegistrarInformation coming soon! Student Housing and Residence LifeLorinda Krhut, M.A., director Student Housing and Residence Life has 16 live-in/live-on and several live-out positions available to graduate students. Duties vary and include such responsibilities as coordinating residence hall programs, maintaining discipline in campus housing, planning cultural and social activities for students in campus housing, assisting with National Student Exchange program, coordinating tutoring programs and managing the Village and Northgate apartments. Positions are open to graduate students in higher education or related fields. Student Media Ralph Braseth, Ed.D., director Student Media has three positions available to graduate students. Duties include working on the campus newspaper, running the campus radio and television programs, creating the campus yearbook and conducting research. Positions are open to graduate students in any field of study. Skills required include mastery of English and computer training in Quark-XPress and Adobe Photoshop. University Counseling Center Marc Showalter, Ph.D., director The University Counseling Center has four positions available to graduate students. Duties include providing counseling services, administering outreach programs and computer/clerical work. Positions are open to graduate students in educational leadership, clinical psychology, counselor education or health education/health promotion areas. Questions?Lori Wolff or Larry D. Ridgeway, Ed.D.
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