Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

Graduate Assistant Positions (2-Summer 2024; 6-Fall 2024)
Full time 20 hours a week or half time 10 hours a week
Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education (CLS)
Contact Claudia Palta (paltacv@appstate.edu)
Full assistantships (30 weeks at 20 hours average per week = 600 hours total)
Hourly rate of $18/hour in Summer and $16.50/hour in Fall.

THE POSITION
These positions will provide administrative program support to the department and faculty in Child Development programs, Literacy programs, and Anderson Reading Clinic, Special Education programs. Claudia Palta, as CLS student support specialist, will be the supervisor and contact person for CLS graduate assistants.

YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Administration Assistance & Communication
• Assigned CLS office hours
• Check email at least once per day
• Special Assignments (May Include)
• Materials support for faculty
• Data entry and management for CLS programs
• Management of files
• Scheduled time at Lucy Brock
• Additional tasks may emerge based on interest and experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a full-time graduate student at Appalachian State University
• Enrolled in a Boone campus (in-person) graduate program
• Ability to work 10 or 20 hours per week to fulfill position responsibilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

• Proactive communicator with strong written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects (ex: does not consistently need explicit examples or extensive project details to start a project)
• Highly organized and able to effectively manage time.

POSITION DETAILS AND BENEFITS

• Start Date: May 31, 2024
• 10 or 20 hours per week (applicant should specify preference) during the academic year (August-May) excluding winter and spring breaks
• Opportunity for renewal dependent upon department funding allocations

TO APPLY

• Application materials
• 1 Page Resume
• 1-2 Page Letter of interest addressing the following questions:
  • Why are you interested in this position?
  • What are your academic interests?

Email: fryeem@appstate.edu if you have questions
Phone: 828-262-7623
Applications are welcome until the positions are filled.