ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¹«¸æ Assistantships are considered to be temporary, part-time staff positions available for ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¹«¸æ students who are looking for opportunities to gain experience and expertise while receiving financial support in pursuit of their advanced degree.
Openings are posted in the spring semester (generally in March) for positions that begin in either June or August of the same academic year. The selection process for prospective GAs typically concludes by early May.
To be eligible for a ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¹«¸æ Assistantship the student must:Ìý
Expectations
ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¹«¸æ Assistants are expected to:
ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¹«¸æ Assistants are expected to demonstrateÌýa commitment to academic excellence, a strong work ethic, and a dedication to learning.
International Students
International students may NOT work more than 20 hours in a GA position during any week when school is in session.
ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¹«¸æ assistantsÌýreceive the benefit ofÌýtuition remission (up to 6 hours per semester) and compensation in the form of hourly pay or a monthly stipend. Some departments/programs are able to offer additional compensation in the form ofÌýhousing and a meal plan.
Tuition Remission
Tuition Remission formsÌýmustÌýbe completed byÌýthe end of the first weekÌýofÌýeach semester.ÌýTuition remission will beÌýapplied to your bill after the Add/Drop Period has ended for the semester requested. (Typically, three weeks after classes have begun.)
Payment
Category 1 stipends are paid on a monthly basis. Category 2 time is paid on a biweekly basis for hours worked:
Category 1: Athletics GAs ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Description:Ìý20 hrs/week, 100% tuition waiver up to six hours, and full stipend (estimated $5,568 Fall, $5,568 Spring, and $2,784 Summer, if available).
Department will require either a 9 or 12-month appointment.ÌýÌý
Description:Ìý29 hrs/week, 100% tuition waiver up to six hours, full stipend (estimated $3,840 Fall, $3,840 Spring, and $1,920 Summer, if available).
Department will require either a 9 or 12-month appointment.
Category 2: Hourly Appointments
Description:Ìý20 hrs/week, 100% tuition waiver up to six hours, and biweekly hourly pay at minimum wage (estimated $5,568 Fall, $5,568 Spring, and $2,784 Summer, if available).
Department will require either a 9 or 12-month appointment.ÌýÌý
Description:Ìý29 hrs/week, 100% tuition waiver up to six hours, and biweekly hourly pay at minimum wage (estimated $3,840 Fall, $3,840 Spring, and $1,920 Summer, if available).
Department will require either a 9 or 12-month appointment.
Description:Ìý10 hrs/week, 50% tuition waiver up to six hours, and biweekly hourly pay at minimum wage (estimated $1,920 Fall, $1,920 Spring).
Department will require a 9-month appointment.
Additional Information:ÌýÌý
ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¹«¸æ Assistant positions are typically two-year experiences. Available positions are posted onÌýDrury’s Human Resources page – see .Ìý
Examples of an Administrative ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¹«¸æ Assistant Position:Ìý
Examples of an Athletic ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¹«¸æ Assistant Position:Ìý
GA positions are posted in the Spring. Open positions are listed on the Human Resources page –Ìý
ContactÌýhr@drury.eduÌýfor key deadlines.Ìý