Graduate Assistant (Language & Literature - WSC Press) Job at Peru State College

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Wayne State College is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Language and Literature (WSC Press) department. A total (maximum) of 800 hours of work is required for this Graduate Assistantship. Typically, twenty-five (25) hours of work will be assigned per week by your supervisor during the Academic Year. The special appointment provides a stipend of $12,000.00 for the 2025-2026 academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session. All fees will be the responsibility of the student regardless of online or on-campus. Tuition remissions awarded for online courses will not exceed the comparable amount provided for an on-campus course for a resident student.

This is an appointment with the opportunity of renewal after the first year.

Desired start date of August 2025.

Position Information

Job Title: Graduate Assistant

Nature of Work

Graduate Assistants are hired at Wayne State College to assist in meeting the vision and goals established for WSC. Strategic deployment of graduate assistant positions is essential to ensure that limited resources are utilized in a manner consistent with the philosophy of WSC. Graduate assistants provide experiential learning in select areas and assist individuals in a successful transition to future educational and professional opportunities.

Examples of Work Performed

• Proofreading and copy-editing
• Production (layout and design)
• Promoting events (reading series, poetry/fiction slams, book releases, etc.)
• Office work (book orders, invoices, shipping, etc.)
• Project support for editing and publishing students
• Make satisfactory progress on degree program and maintain good academic standing (GPA > 3.0)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, undergraduate GPA 2.75 minimum.
• Applicants must be accepted into the graduate program of study at WSC. Applying for graduate studies at Wayne State College is now totally online. Graduate school information and applications can be found at https://www.wsc.edu/graduate.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Physical Demands

Details not provided.

License and Certification Requirements

Details not provided.

Other Requirements

• Background check

Salary Information

This special appointment provides a stipend of $12,000.00 for the 2025-2026 academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session.

FTE

0.000

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Status

Union Status Non-Union

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Number

Posting Number: PS1518P

Desired Start Date

August 2025

Open Date

Open Date: 02/13/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Wayne State College is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Language and Literature (WSC Press) department. A total (maximum) of 800 hours of work is required for this Graduate Assistantship. Typically, twenty-five (25) hours of work will be assigned per week by your supervisor during the Academic Year. The special appointment provides a stipend of $12,000.00 for the 2025-2026 academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session. All fees will be the responsibility of the student regardless of online or on-campus. Tuition remissions awarded for online courses will not exceed the comparable amount provided for an on-campus course for a resident student.

This is an appointment with the opportunity of renewal after the first year.

Desired start date of August 2025.

General Information

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities.

Veteran Statement

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

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