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.
To be eligible for a Graduate Assistantship the student must:
Expectations
Graduate Assistants are expected to:
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.
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.)
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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:
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:
Examples of an Athletic Graduate Assistant Position:
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.
