Graduate Assistants

Graduate Assistants (GAs) are graduate students paid to perform job duties relevant to their academic field under the guidance and direction of faculty or program staff to complement and enhance their academic learning.

Graduate School

Compensation: $20,892 for 100% FTE (40 hours per week)

*actual salary is based on FTE

• Graduate Assistants are salaried and generally work during the academic year and are typically assigned an FTE of .50 or less. Work schedules tend to be flexible.

Graduate Assistants may be eligible to:

• Purchase affordable state-sanctioned health and dental insurance if they meet benefit eligibility criteria (optional).

• Pay in-state resident tuition rates if they meet additional academic and immigration eligibility requirements.

• You applied to a UW Oshkosh graduate program and, if accepted in full-standing, will start graduate courses during or before the first term you are hired to be a Graduate Assistant.

- OR -

• You are a current UW Oshkosh graduate student who:

1.Is in good academic standing (GPA 3.0 or higher.)
2.Is on track to complete your degree within the program completion timeline
3.Is enrolled in at least 6 graduate degree credits each semester that you will be a Graduate Assistant.
4.Has no "In Progress" grades for three or more semesters (excluding summers.)
5.Has not been suspended from the University and has not been found guilty of academic misconduct.
*Note: F-1 visa holders who accept GA positions may work a maximum of 20 hours per week for all campus jobs combined.

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact the Graduate School Office at 920-424-1223 or email at gso@uwosh.edu.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact afaction@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Work Authorization
Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWO Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://uwosh.edu/police/, or call UWO Police Department, at (920) 424-1212 for a paper copy.

EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.