Title: Graduate Assistant - SPRA

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 39R100 - Sponsored Programs

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 20

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Anne Cizmar

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Administration is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Assistant (GA) to support key administrative, communication, and programmatic functions. The GA will support EKU’s three Research Fellowship faculty to enhance the university’s research initiative for faculty and students.

Minimum Qualifications

Full time Graduate Student (registered for 9 graduate hours or more)

Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher

Clear or provisional admission to a degree seeking program (Certs and non-degree do not qualify).

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong research skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with digital collaboration tools (e.g.,
Google Workspace, Zoom)

Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple responsibilities

High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail

Job Duties:

50% - Support data collection and reporting initiatives related to research administration, provide administrative support such as research, taking notes/minutes at various meetings, and maintaining digital records. - (Essential)

25% - Serve as a graduate student representative on EKU’s Research Advisory Council, participate in special projects and strategic initiatives aligned with the Graduate Education and Research Administration mission. - (Essential)

25% - Draft and edit communication materials, maintain statistics for data reporting and help facilitate award status reporting. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: This position works 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semester and receives a partial tuition waiver (6 credit hours) and a stipend of $5,600 per semester. At the conclusion of the Fall 2026 semester, performance will be evaluated for possible continuation into Spring 2027 semester and beyond.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.