Graduate Assistant - Political Science

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Position description

With the guidance of one or more staff or faculty members, graduate assistants perform a mixture of services in support of research, communication, technology, business operations, or student affairs activities as more than 50% of their service.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Graduate assistants in the Political Science Department have the opportunity to work with all Department faculty and staff on various projects to assist with the Department, office, MPA program, curriculum, teaching, and research efforts. Assignments include:

  • Assisting faculty with research.
  • Assisting faculty and staff in planning conferences/events.
  • Organizing Public Administration Club meetings and events.
  • Providing teaching assistance in and outside of the classroom.
  • Developing surveys and analyzing data.
  • Performing communication and event coordination work for undergraduate academic teams (e.g., Model UN, Moot Court, Mock Trial).
  • Assisting with other departmental-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate will value teamwork and possess strong research and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work up to 20 hours per week (10 for 50%) is required.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
  • Admission and enrollment in a graduate program is required.
  • Maintenance of a 67% course completion is required.
  • Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters is required.
  • The Staff Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and tuition waiver subject to federal tax.

Application instructions

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Posted 2026-03-17

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