Graduate Assistant - Financial Aid Office 24-25

The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units.

Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student’s field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills.

Graduate Assistantships are assigned in the department or unit and confirmed by the Graduate School. Additional Details The Financial Aid Office has 2 positions open for 2024-25.

These positions may be renewable provided GAs have met the requirements of the position, are recommended by their department to continue, and have maintained a 3.

0 or higher GPA. 20 hours per week.

Duties include data entry into Banner, data entry into Excel spreadsheets and filing daily reports. The position may also require processing, scanning, and indexing student paperwork.

In addition, the graduate assistant working with the Assistant Director for Scholarships will assist in the processing of scholarship checks.

The Graduate Assistant would also perform other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor, Associate Directors, and Director of the Financial Aid Office.

8-month appointment

20 hours per week

Stipend : $9,700 (4,850 per term)

In-State Tuition Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for appointments as a graduate assistant, you must :

• Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0).
• Be enrolled full-time, which is generally a minimum of 9 credits.
• Make satisfactory progress toward your degree as defined by your academic program and the Graduate School.
• Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S. Additional Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must first attain full admission status to a UNCG graduate program.

He or she must be dependable, detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle working with confidential information in a professional manner, able to adapt to different situations, and must have the ability to work well with others.

The individual must also possess the ability to work well with computers and technology, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and Windows XP and Excel.