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Graduate Assistantships

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What is a Graduate Assistantship?

Graduate Assistantships are considered to be temporary, part-time staff positions available for Graduate students who are looking for opportunities to gain experience and expertise while receiving financial support in pursuit of their advanced degree.

Openings are posted in the spring semester (generally in March) for positions that begin in either June or August of the same academic year. The selection process for prospective GAs typically concludes by early May.

Eligibility & Expectations

To be eligible for a Graduate Assistantship the student must: 

  • Be enrolled as a full-time student, in good standing, in a Drury University graduate program.
  • Not hold any other paid position on the Drury University campus.

Expectations

Graduate Assistants are expected to:

  • Work a minimum of either 10, 20 or 29 hours a week, depending on the particular position.
  • If position is hourly, time must be clocked in ADP for all hours worked.
  • Must complete the minimum amount of 6 credit hours a semester necessary to be considered a full-time graduate student in their respective graduate program.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If a 3.0 GPA is not maintained, the graduate student may be placed on academic probation for one semester. If after one semester the student’s GPA does not improve, they will be dismissed.

Graduate Assistants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, a strong work ethic, and a dedication to learning.

International Students

International students may NOT work more than 20 hours in a GA position during any week when school is in session.

Compensation & Benefits

Graduate assistants receive the benefit of tuition remission (up to 6 hours per semester) and compensation in the form of hourly pay or a monthly stipend. Some departments/programs are able to offer additional compensation in the form of housing and a meal plan.

Tuition Remission

Tuition Remission forms must be completed by the end of the first week of each semester. Tuition remission will be applied to your bill after the Add/Drop Period has ended for the semester requested. (Typically, three weeks after classes have begun.)

  • All fees are EXCLUDED from tuition remission. Every student will pay a Technology Fee of $8 per credit hour and varying departmental fees depending on graduate program. For more information on specific graduate program fees,tuition and fees.

Payment

Category 1 stipends are paid on a monthly basis. Category 2 time is paid on a biweekly basis for hours worked:

Category 1: Athletics GAs                

  1. Standard

Description: 20 hrs/week, 100% tuition waiver up to six hours, and full stipend (estimated $5,568 Fall, $5,568 Spring, and $2,784 Summer, if available).
Department will require either a 9 or 12-month appointment.  

  1. Standard Plus

Description: 29 hrs/week, 100% tuition waiver up to six hours, full stipend (estimated $3,840 Fall, $3,840 Spring, and $1,920 Summer, if available).
Department will require either a 9 or 12-month appointment.

Category 2: Hourly Appointments

  1. Standard 20 hr

Description: 20 hrs/week, 100% tuition waiver up to six hours, and biweekly hourly pay at minimum wage (estimated $5,568 Fall, $5,568 Spring, and $2,784 Summer, if available).
Department will require either a 9 or 12-month appointment.  

  1. Standard Plus

Description: 29 hrs/week, 100% tuition waiver up to six hours, and biweekly hourly pay at minimum wage (estimated $3,840 Fall, $3,840 Spring, and $1,920 Summer, if available).
Department will require either a 9 or 12-month appointment.

  1. Standard 10 hr

Description: 10 hrs/week, 50% tuition waiver up to six hours, and biweekly hourly pay at minimum wage (estimated $1,920 Fall, $1,920 Spring).
Department will require a 9-month appointment.

Additional Information:  

  • MBA tuition remission does NOT apply to any program or international travel fees.
  • GA’s may not hold any other positions on campus.

Current Openings

GA Position Examples

Graduate Assistant positions are typically two-year experiences. Available positions are posted on Drury’s Human Resources page – see Graduate Assistant Openings

Examples of an Administrative Graduate Assistant Position: 

  • Breech School of Business
  • International Support Services
  • Student Affairs Diversity & Inclusion
  • Transitional Programs
  • Residence Life

Examples of an Athletic Graduate Assistant Position: 

  • Baseball
  • Men’s Basketball
  • Women’s Basketball
  • Cross-Country/Track and Field
  • Events
  • Intramurals
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling

Dates & Deadlines

GA positions are posted in the Spring. Open positions are listed on the Human Resources page – Graduate Assistant Openings

Contact hr@drury.edu for key deadlines.