Graduate Assistant for Student Life & Support

Division of Graduate Studies

Introduction:  

The Division of Graduate Studies at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a graduate student to gain valuable professional experience while supporting the division's mission and programs.

Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Student Life & Support

 

Reports to: 

Rubina Chowdhury, Assistant to the AVP/Dean (rubina.chowdhury@uni.edu)

Terms of Employment:

• For the Fall semester 20 hours per week, beginning August 25, 2025 and ending December 19, 2025.
• For the Spring semester 20 hours per week, beginning January 21, 2026 and ending May 16, 2026.

Compensation:

• Graduate Assistantship stipend is $6,180 for full-time (20 hours per week) per semester. Pay is biweekly and stipend is prorated depending on start date.
• Graduate Assistants and their spouses may qualify for in-state tuition.
• Graduate Assistants may receive University holidays and do not work during the interims between semesters.
• For more information regarding Graduate Assistantship procedures review https://grad.uni.edu/faq-grad-assistantship-tuition-scholarship.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Connect with prospective graduate students and campus visitors (e.g., monitor email, conduct campus tours)
• Assist with Graduate Studies events (e.g., meetings, orientations, workshops, ceremonies)
• Maintain the graduate student newsletter (Grad Source)
• Support the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in research projects (e.g., data entry, writing, formatting, document preparation, IRB protocols)
• Answer phones and front desk help as needed (e.g., award letters, certificates, emails)
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a full-time (enrolled in at least 9 eligible credits), degree-seeking student in a UNI's graduate program. Online students do qualify for assistantships.
• Be regularly admitted without provisions to degree status in an eligible graduate degree program. 
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. First semester graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75.
• Have an official transcript on file in the Office of Admissions and be fully declared in their graduate major before the start of the assignment.
• Must meet and complete I-9 eligibility to work in the United States.
• See detailed eligibility on https://grad.uni.edu/faq-grad-assistantship-tuition-scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Basic experience in academic research projects

Application Process and Deadline:

To apply, submit the Assistantship application form. Attach a cover letter. The contact receiving your submission is Rubina Chowdhury (rubina.chowdhury@uni.edu).

Applications received by JULY 31 will be given full consideration.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by federal and/or state law