Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

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.

YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals? The Office of Graduate Admissions is seeking a motivated and service-minded individual to support our admissions operations and recruitment efforts. The Graduate Admissions Assistant is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, values precision, and finds satisfaction in helping others succeed.

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Position Overview:
The Graduate Assistant for Leadership Studies will focus on advising, administration, and promotion in an undergraduate academic program. In this role, one will be able to develop their skills in providing academic support and guidance, project management and organization, and written and verbal communication. Graduate Assistant roles are designed to promote intentional professional and personal growth and complement academic study. The work for this position can include a combination of  synchronous and asynchronous work.

The Office of Community-Engaged Leadership (CEL) engages Appalachian State University students in academic, experiential, and community-oriented programs that enhance their capacity to serve and lead in socially-responsible ways for the benefit of their local and global communities. For more information about  Community-Engaged Leadership at Appalachian State, visit: cel.appstate.edu.

The graduate assistantship position for the University Libraries' Division of Digital Initiatives and Special Collections (DISC) will support the work of the Division's Digital Scholarship and Initiatives (DSI) unit, assisting in tasks related to digitizing and making unique materials available to researchers. DSI is responsible for digitizing and managing online digital collections platforms as well as marketing and ensuring the accessibility of the collections.

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