CSPA Graduate Assistantships
Assistantship Job Descriptions
While graduate assistants are expected to work together as a team on many projects, there are several different types of positions. All are sure to further develop you as an individual and a professional. There are two Graduate Assistant packages.
Full Assistantships
[Alumni, Retention Waiver, Gateway Center, Violence and Substance Abuse Prevention, Mentorship]
-10 month annual appointments
-$7,500 stipend
-Tuition Scholarship-valued at approximately $5615 a semester
[please see current chart with Rates per Credit Hour]
Full Assistantships with Required Campus Housing
[Student Activities, Student Recreation & Wellness Center, University Housing, Greek Life]
-10 month annual appointments
-$7,500 stipend
-Tuition Scholarship-valued at approximately $5615 a semester
[please see current chart with Rates per Credit Hour]
-Meal plan
-Parking Permit
-Furnished apartment (includes all utilities, local phone service, cable TV, and Internet access)
- Office of Admissions (opening Fall 2014)
Work to assist the Assistant Director of New Student Programs in the effective functioning of the Campus Visit Office and on campus events. Train, lead, and evaluate student staff members in the Campus Visit Office as well as work closely with the Student Ambassadors Program in the promotion and marketing of the University of Central Missouri to prospective students, their families and other external groups with an interest in UCM. A more detailed job description is available. - Gateway Center (opening Fall 2014)
Advise and assist students in the development and pursuit of academic programs which maximize their abilities and interests. Aid students in developing personal, professional, and career goals that are challenging, worthwhile, and realistic, and to plan programs that achieve these goals. A more detailed job description is available. - Alumni Engagement (opening Fall 2013)
A detailed job description is available. - Alumni- Development Communications (opening Fall 2013)
A detailed job description is available.
- Accessibility Services (opening Fall 2014)
A detailed job description for the Accessibility Services Graduate Assistant is available, as well as a for the Accessibility Services Technology Graduate Assistant. - Retention Program (opening Fall 2013)
Work directly with the Coordinator of Retention Programs. Supervises academic progress of probationary students and student athletes. A more detailed job description is available. - Mentorship Program (opening Fall 2014)
A detailed job description is available.
Full Assistantship with Required Housing
Full Assistantship
- Residence Hall Director (opening Fall 2013)
Provide leadership and direction to all students and staff living in the residence halls. Responsible for student staff supervision, training and development, hall council advising, outreach and counseling of residence hall students and problem solving within the hall. These positions report directly to the Assistant Director of Housing. A more detailed job description is available.
Other Graduate Assistant Hall Director positions:
The University of Central Missouri posts hall director positions for Rockhurst University, located in Kansas City, MO. Students who receive this GA position must be admitted to UCM's College Student Personnel Administration program. This description is ONLY being re-posted here- all of the interviews, terms of employment, compensation, etc. is determined by Rockhurst University. For a detailed job description, please click here. (opening Fall 2013)
- Residence & Greek Life (opening Fall 2013)
Advise one of the three governing boards (IFC, NPHC, NPC). Additional opportunity to advise one of the two Judicial Boards or Order of Omega. Work with student groups in the areas of leadership development, Rush, and Greek Week. A more detailed job description is available. - Residence and Greek Life Marketing (opening Fall 2013)
Assist in assessment and design of market research instruments to determine effectiveness of current residence and Greek life initiatives and to help determine residence and greek life student needs. Assist in the supervision of the layout and the design of promotional materials for residence and greek life. Assist in the development of promotional campaigns. Assist with all aspects of marketing including promotions, publicity, marketing strategy, sales, etc. A more detailed job description is available. A more detailed job description is available.
- Spotlight & Student Organizations (opening Fall 2013)
Assist with all-campus programming initiatives. Work with student organizations to prepare funding requests, and assist in advising Program Council. A more detailed job description is available.
- Volunteer Services (opening Fall 2013)
Plan and coordinate late night activities in the evening and on the weekends. Assist with volunteer service activities. A more detailed job description is available. - Intramurals (opening Fall 2013)
Help plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive intramural sports program including recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluating officials; supervision of activities; scheduling team and individual sporting events. A more detailed job description is available. - Leadership Development (opening Fall 2014)
Serve as a resource for student organizations in areas of leadership, organizational issues, and campus facilities. A more detailed job description is available. - Elliott Union Programs & Services (opening Fall 2013)
A more detailed job description is available.
Position descriptions may indicate differently, but the most current information regarding tuition compensation is-- Tuition Scholarship- may cover up to 20 credit hours a year (currently covering 19 hours). As of Oct. 2010.
