Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

The Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program (SDAP) is seeking a 20-hour per week graduate assistant for Fall/Spring 2025-26. Please contact hedgessh@appstate.edu by September 25, 2025, with an interest statement, resume, and your current schedule.

This 20 hour a week position will provide administrative program support to the Lucy Brock Child Development Lab Program (LBCDLP). LBCDL is a full-day, year-round early education program serving as a co-curricular program for students across campus.

Responsibilities may include:

• Administration assistance & communication
• Support to the administrative team for successful program operation.

Special Assignments (May Include)

Graduate Assistantship Opportunity with University College Academic Advising 2026–2027 Academic Year | Appalachian State University

Make an impact. Support student success. Grow as a higher-ed professional.

Graduate Assistant Job Description
Psychology Department Academic Advising
Appalachian State University

Academic Advising supports undergraduate psychology students at Appalachian State University by guiding course selections, helping them build academic plans and set goals, exploring degree options (majors, minors, concentrations), helping navigate university resources, and providing them with an understanding of academic requirements. Psychology advising strives to support both declared and undeclared students and optimize their success.

Office: Office of Field Experiences and Partnerships and Engagement
Report: August 18, 2025 - May 15, 2026
Hours and Compensation: 10 hours/week, $16.50/hour

Position Description: The program in Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies seeks an administrative Graduate Assistant for 2025-26. Duties include creating and disseminating promotional materials for courses, degree programs, and events using Canva, social media, or other tools; supporting recruitment and outreach efforts; assisting in event planning and student and faculty engagement; and other duties as assigned by the program director.

Compensation is $16.67 per hour with an expectation of 10-20 hours per week.
Maximum pay is $10,000 for the academic year.

This position will provide support in for Dr. Stacey Garrett, Associate Professor of Higher Education and Interim Department Chair. As a research assistant, the GRA will provide support for Dr. Garrett's scholarship. Her scholarship seeks to explore the systems and structures of higher education that help or hinder the success of marginalized students, faculty, and staff. Current projects are focused on the Impacts of Hurricane Helene on Faculty and Staff, Faculty Success and Wellbeing, and Academic Leadership.

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