Jacksonville State University
Graduate Administrative Assistant - Library (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, United States, 36265
JSU has created innovative policies and programs that give our employees the freedom to focus on their families while advancing their careers.
Our policies also recognize the changing definitions of family - from blended families, adopted families, and same-sex domestic partnerships, to the demands of caring for aging parents.
Graduate Administrative Assistant - Library (Spring 2026) Apply now
Job no:
497584
Work type:
Graduate Administrative Assistant
Location:
Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories:
Student Employment
Department:
Houston Cole Library
Position Summary:
The duties of the Library Graduate Administrative Assistant (GAA) under the supervision of the faculty and/or staff may include assisting faculty and/or staff, as well as other academic support duties, departmental operational needs, and other associated and clerical duties as assigned.
Positions will be filled based on individual applicant’s skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.
Graduate Administrative Assistants are expected to work 20 hours per week during a fall or spring semester, or a full summer term (May, June, and July).
$8.25 per hour with a maximum of 20 hours per week for a total of 16 weeks.
Student pay is disbursed biweekly and is based on the number of hours worked; students must clock in and clock out for each shift. Biweekly payroll occurs over the course of the term.
In addition to an hourly rate, Graduate Assistantships carry a scholarship each semester up to a maximum award of $4,386.00. The scholarship covers general university fees and tuition. Students are responsible for additional fees such as international, program, and course fees. Students enrolled in specialty priced programs may owe a remaining balance after the scholarship award.
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties under the supervision of the faculty and/or staff.
Performs clerical and other duties as assigned.
Additional duties as required by the department.
Graduate Assistantship Qualifications General Requirements:
Must be classified as a degree‑seeking graduate student at JSU.
Must be actively enrolled in a graduate degree program at JSU during the assistantship semester.
If a new student, must be admitted to a degree program.
Must be actively enrolled in required coursework towards the degree; the Graduate Assistantship will not pay for courses that are not in the degree program plan of study/checklist.
Must hold the minimum required GPA for the student’s enrolled degree program.
Must be enrolled in six to nine (6‑9) graduate semester hours in a fall or spring semester or six to nine (6‑9) graduate semester hours in a full summer term (May, June, and July). Exceptions may be made by the Director of Graduate Studies under the following circumstances:
Student is required to take undergraduate courses for a graduate degree; the Assistantship will only pay for these courses if documented by a memo from the student’s advisor to the Director of Graduate Studies.
Student has made satisfactory progress toward obtaining the graduate degree and needs fewer than six (6) graduate semester hours to complete the degree.
Student will hold a Graduate Teaching Assistantship during a summer term and may enroll in fewer than six (6) graduate hours, provided the courses are required for the degree.
Must not be holding another campus job.
A graduate assistant is prohibited from receiving other forms of tuition scholarships or waivers from the University that overlap with the Assistantship scholarship.
If the student has previously held a Graduate Assistantship position at JSU, the student must have fulfilled all duties and complied with all policies to be considered for another Assistantship.
Graduate Teaching Assistants are preferred not to teach and take a class during the same summer term; if they do, permission must be granted by the advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies before enrolling.
Graduate assistantship tuition scholarship may affect the amount of federal financial aid; the assistant is responsible for determining any impact on eligibility.
Must complete FERPA training, Sexual Harassment training, and other required training through JSU.
International graduate assistantships must be certified by the Director of the International House and Programs to perform duties and receive compensation.
Notice Regarding International Students
All International Students must be in a valid immigration status.
Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html
Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full‑time JSU student and possess each of the following:
Passport from their respective country.
F‑1 Student Visa or J‑1 Exchange Student Visa.
U.S. Customs Form I‑94.
Official photo identification.
Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
Clery Notice:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crime statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Advertised:
Jan 09 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close:
Jan 31 2026 Central Standard Time
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Our policies also recognize the changing definitions of family - from blended families, adopted families, and same-sex domestic partnerships, to the demands of caring for aging parents.
Graduate Administrative Assistant - Library (Spring 2026) Apply now
Job no:
497584
Work type:
Graduate Administrative Assistant
Location:
Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories:
Student Employment
Department:
Houston Cole Library
Position Summary:
The duties of the Library Graduate Administrative Assistant (GAA) under the supervision of the faculty and/or staff may include assisting faculty and/or staff, as well as other academic support duties, departmental operational needs, and other associated and clerical duties as assigned.
Positions will be filled based on individual applicant’s skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.
Graduate Administrative Assistants are expected to work 20 hours per week during a fall or spring semester, or a full summer term (May, June, and July).
$8.25 per hour with a maximum of 20 hours per week for a total of 16 weeks.
Student pay is disbursed biweekly and is based on the number of hours worked; students must clock in and clock out for each shift. Biweekly payroll occurs over the course of the term.
In addition to an hourly rate, Graduate Assistantships carry a scholarship each semester up to a maximum award of $4,386.00. The scholarship covers general university fees and tuition. Students are responsible for additional fees such as international, program, and course fees. Students enrolled in specialty priced programs may owe a remaining balance after the scholarship award.
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties under the supervision of the faculty and/or staff.
Performs clerical and other duties as assigned.
Additional duties as required by the department.
Graduate Assistantship Qualifications General Requirements:
Must be classified as a degree‑seeking graduate student at JSU.
Must be actively enrolled in a graduate degree program at JSU during the assistantship semester.
If a new student, must be admitted to a degree program.
Must be actively enrolled in required coursework towards the degree; the Graduate Assistantship will not pay for courses that are not in the degree program plan of study/checklist.
Must hold the minimum required GPA for the student’s enrolled degree program.
Must be enrolled in six to nine (6‑9) graduate semester hours in a fall or spring semester or six to nine (6‑9) graduate semester hours in a full summer term (May, June, and July). Exceptions may be made by the Director of Graduate Studies under the following circumstances:
Student is required to take undergraduate courses for a graduate degree; the Assistantship will only pay for these courses if documented by a memo from the student’s advisor to the Director of Graduate Studies.
Student has made satisfactory progress toward obtaining the graduate degree and needs fewer than six (6) graduate semester hours to complete the degree.
Student will hold a Graduate Teaching Assistantship during a summer term and may enroll in fewer than six (6) graduate hours, provided the courses are required for the degree.
Must not be holding another campus job.
A graduate assistant is prohibited from receiving other forms of tuition scholarships or waivers from the University that overlap with the Assistantship scholarship.
If the student has previously held a Graduate Assistantship position at JSU, the student must have fulfilled all duties and complied with all policies to be considered for another Assistantship.
Graduate Teaching Assistants are preferred not to teach and take a class during the same summer term; if they do, permission must be granted by the advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies before enrolling.
Graduate assistantship tuition scholarship may affect the amount of federal financial aid; the assistant is responsible for determining any impact on eligibility.
Must complete FERPA training, Sexual Harassment training, and other required training through JSU.
International graduate assistantships must be certified by the Director of the International House and Programs to perform duties and receive compensation.
Notice Regarding International Students
All International Students must be in a valid immigration status.
Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html
Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full‑time JSU student and possess each of the following:
Passport from their respective country.
F‑1 Student Visa or J‑1 Exchange Student Visa.
U.S. Customs Form I‑94.
Official photo identification.
Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
Clery Notice:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crime statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Advertised:
Jan 09 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close:
Jan 31 2026 Central Standard Time
#J-18808-Ljbffr