EHHD Graduate Assistantships

At CHSC, we are an interdisciplinary group that works with a wide variety of communities and organizations to improve health and safety. We work in substance misuse prevention, traffic safety (the human behavior side), and wellbeing broadly (including social-emotional skills and mental, emotional, and behavioral development). The GRA could contribute to a variety of projects, depending on skills and interest. One project could be working on a CDC-funded project to prevent and address prenatal substance use and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Other projects in traffic safety include research to prevent cannabis-impaired driving among youth and young adults and engaging bystanders to prevent aggressive driving.

We offer both a tuition waiver and a stipend. The GRA can set their own schedule and primarily work remotely. We anticipate a long-term need for GRA support. If the fit is good, we would hope to retain the student through the summer and the 2025-2026 academic year (and perhaps longer).

There are opportunities to participate in dissemination, including publications and presentations.  Interested students can reach out to my colleague, Dr. Bridget Hanson, with a note of interest and their cv, if available. Her email is: bridget.hanson@montana.edu

The Storytelling project is interdisciplinary research endeavor that develops lesson plans for middle school students that incorporates Indian Education for All, Computer Science, and other content standards.  The Storytelling project is especially interested in developing lesson plans that connect with students in rural and tribal communities. The team is looking for a graduate student in Education in order to help develop, implement, and test both lesson plans for middle school students and teacher training materials to help the teachers prepare to deliver the lesson plans.  No computer science experience is necessary to join the team.

For more information, please contact Brittany Fasy at brittany.fasy@montana.edu.

This graduate assistantship has been filled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Position: Graduate Assistant (GSA)

Department Name: Graduate School, Graduate Student Success

Description of Opportunity

Position Duration – This position is for an average of 19 hours/week for the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters.

Position Focus – This position and its duties are focused on graduate student success.

Position Description/Tasks

1) Coordinate the wellbeing champions - graduate students embedded in departments who organize wellbeing events and host local workshops. Meet twice per semester (minimum) and collect activity reports. Liaise with department faculty partner and be the primary contact for the champions.

2) Plan, organize, and lead wellness weeks once per semester. Last year this was a budget week and an empowerment week for graduate students. Conceptualize

3) Partner with groups on campus and coordinate the wellbeing task force, including those working on basic needs (food, housing, childcare). Plan an annual meeting.

4) Coordinates with the Compassion Project to host Compassion Workshops for graduate students at least once per semester.

5) Organize meetings for Graduate Student Diversity Leadership Council (GSDLC) at least twice per semester and assist with First Generation Week activities.

6) Assist with other student success tasks as assigned including website updates for Wellbeing and First Generation.

Field-based skill development description

This Graduate Assistant (GA) will work for the Graduate School Graduate Success Office to support wellbeing and student success activities. The GA will have a leadership opportunity to work with the ~ dozen graduate wellbeing champions assisting them with hosting wellbeing events in their department. The GA will also have the opportunity to experience working with other units across campus and build relationships. For the right candidate, this position can offer an opportunity for the GA to put their education into practice.

Transferable/portable skill development description

This position will help the GA develop leadership skills and a strong understanding of how change can be implemented.

Preferred skills/qualifications

• Professionalism and maturity (especially in email communication)
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication
• Strong organizational skills including reliability
• Oral, written, and/or nonverbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; can take initiative and follow through without prompting
• Professional experience with wellbeing projects
• Meet academic requirements of a GTA position:
  • Degree-seeking graduate student
  • Maintain term enrollment of a minimum of 6 credits
  • Cumulative, term, and program of study GPA must be 3.00 or better
  • Make satisfactory annual progress toward degree achievement

Performance and Feedback

• The general philosophy of the Graduate School is to provide feedback on an ongoing basis. However, formal feedback also will be provided on an annual basis using the standard Graduate School GTA Annual Review form.

Compensation

• Stipend: $1800 per month.
• The appointment is for an average of 19 hours/week. (You may be asked to work more hours some weeks and less other weeks.)
• Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, you will also receive an additional payment of $175 per month if you are in the first five academic semesters of your degree program or $225/month if you are in semesters six or beyond.
• Tuition remission up to 6 credits/term.
• The student is responsible for all university fees.
• This appointment is part of a Collective Bargaining unit represented by the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) and the Montana Education Association-Montana Federation of Teachers, MEA- MFT. The Collective Bargaining Agreement can be found at: https://mus.edu/hr/cba/collbarg.html. You will be bound by the terms and conditions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, applicable policies of the University and Board of Regents, and applicable state and federal laws.
• If non-academic issues arise, the GSA may take concerns to their supervisor or the University’s Human Resources Department.

To apply for a position, please submit the following:

1. Current Resume or CV
2. Contact information for two professional references
3. Letter of interest for this position

Materials may be submitted through email or mail to:

Graduate Student Success, The Graduate School 104 Montana Hall degreesandcertificates@montana.edu 

Applications must be received by Friday, July 19, 2024

This graduate assistantship has been filled for 2024-2026.

Become a Marketing Grad Assistant for Bobcat Athletics! This program is designed to provide MSU graduate students with exposure and real-world experience in the sports marketing industry working football, basketball volleyball and so much more. The future graduate assistant will enjoy perks like game day gear, stipends networking opportunities and a full in-state waiver.

This position requires 15-20 hours in the office, along with leadership roles in all home football, volleyball and men's and women's basketball games! Possibility for required attendance at various events like Bobcat Club board meetings, track and field meets, rodeo and more!

If you are interested, please contact Jackson Dudak at jackson.dudak@msubobcats.com.

MSU LIFE Scholars Program: Graduate Assistant Position

IMPORTANT NOTE: To be eligible for this assistantship opportunity, you must be accepted into a graduate program in the College of Education, Health & Human Development or a relevant field. You may apply before you are accepted, however, securing a position is contingent on successful admission.

Department Name: MSU LIFE Scholars program

Position: Graduate Assistant (GA)

Number of Positions Open: 1

Program Description: The LIFE Scholars program is a 3-year, fully inclusive, non-degree certificate program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students audit 1-4 classes each semester to gain knowledge in their area of interest, engage in extra-curricular campus activities to develop social networks and participate in campus and community internships to develop job skills and explore careers. More information can be found on the LIFE Scholars webpage.

Position Description

Duration: The position is for an average of 19 hours/week for fall and spring AY semesters or 10 pay periods.

Duties and Responsibilities: The MSU LIFE Scholars program seeks a GA to serve as a Program Assistant. The GA will help foster an inclusive community among scholars, peer partners, and the larger MSU campus community. The GA will contribute to overall program support. Specific duties and responsibilities will depend on program needs and the strengths and interests of the GA, but may include the following:

Program Support:

• Contribute to a positive, welcoming environment by consistently being present, available, and responsive to students.
• Maintain an organized office space.
• Assist with program data entry and documentation.
• Participate in peer partner recruitment (present to classes, contact professors, connect with campus groups, etc.)
• Support peer partners by building relationships and providing information and support asneeded.
• Lead seminars on topics of interest and/or need for scholars (relationships, sexuality, connecting with campus events, technology, financial literacy, etc.)
• Increase the program’s social media presence to foster awareness, understanding, interest andsupport.
• Offer tours to prospective students.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of campus-wide inclusive events to foster aninclusive campus community. (Event TBD)

Academics:

• Provide direct academic support by attending class with scholars or helping with homework, asneeded (especially at the start of the semester).
• Provide executive functioning support (set up Google Suites on devices, assist with enteringassignments in their calendars, etc.)
• Connect students to MSU services (writing center, Smartycats, etc.)

Campus Engagement:

• Support scholars in their completion of the social engagement requirement throughencouragement and assistance in signing up for events, supporting them in communicating withfamily members for transportation needs, and uploading photos to their Cognitopia accounts.
• Attend monthly LS events.
• Take and add photos to the shared album and Instagram to document program progress andsuccesses.
• Connect students with each other and the greater campus community (hang out and playgames, model appropriate social interaction, encourage students to engage in events, etc.)
• Connect with the Office of Student Engagement to promote engagement on campus.

Career Development:

• Provide job coaching support to students working part-time on campus.

Field-based skill description:
The LIFE Scholars program is in its 6th year at MSU and is still developing the structures and systems to best meet the needs of the students in the program. The GA in this position will have the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the program by bringing their creative ideas to directly impact the future sustainability of this program. They will gain hands-on experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and gain a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusion.

Transferable/portable skill description:
Graduate Assistants will gain experience in communication, recruiting and organizing volunteers, marketing, social media, organizing events, interpersonal skills, fostering inclusive relationships among diverse groups of students, the leadership of meetings and projects and working as part of a cooperative team.

Preferred skills/qualifications

Successful candidates:

• meet the academic requirements of a GA position.
• are reliable, punctual, and contributing members of a team.
• have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• have basic computer skills, including knowledge of Google Suites.
• prioritize and use their time effectively and possess strong organizational skills.
• are comfortable working independently and as a part of a team.
• take initiative and fully complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight.
• are personable, positive, respectful listeners, and value developing relationships with others
• are passionate about creating inclusive, connected communities.
• have previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmentaldisabilities (preferred but not required).

Performance and Feedback:

• Performance feedback will be provided on an ongoing basis.
• Formal feedback will be provided on an annual basis using the standard Graduate School GTA Annual Review form.

Compensation:

• Stipend: $8,000/semester or $800/pay period
• The appointment is for an average of 19 hours per week
• A tuition waiver for up to 12 credits/term is available for successful candidates.
• The student is responsible for all university fees.
• This GTA appointment is part of a Collective Bargaining unit represented by the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO), and the Montana Education Association ‐ Montana Federation of Teachers, MEA‐MFT. The Collective Bargaining Agreement can be found at Collective Bargaining Agreements. You will be bound by the terms and conditions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, applicable policies of the University and Board of Regents, and applicable state and federal laws.

To apply for a position:

Please submit the following to christy.sofianek@montana.edu

1. Current resumé or CV
2. Contact information for two professional references
3. Letter of interest for this position

Questions?
Christy Sofianek
Director, LIFE Scholars Program
Reid Hall, room 455
406-994-3688 or 406-581-8315
christy.sofianek@montana.edu 

The application for graduate teaching assistantship positions for 2024-25 opens spring 2024 and is available at the following link -  https://www.montana.edu/writingcenter/job_opportunities/graduate-assistantships.html 

This graduate assistantship has been filled for 2024-2026.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be accepted into a MSU graduate program.  You may apply before you are accepted, however, securing a position is contingent on successful admission for Fall 2024.

Department Name: MSU Office of Student Engagement (OSE) 
Position:  Graduate Assistant (GA) 
Number of Positions Open:  1 

Department Description

The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) provides and facilitates student engagement opportunities for MSU students through a variety of programs, events, services, and activities. We support students interested in connecting with their fellow Bobcats through student government, student organizations, programs and events, and engaging in service to the community. OSE is in the Division of Student Success and is located in the student union.  www.montana.edu/engagement 

Description of Opportunity   

Position duration  

• This position is for 19 hours/week for 10 months (AY), July 1, 2024 – May 1, 2025. 

Roles and responsibilities  
The main responsibilities of the Student Engagement GA are:  

• Support fall and spring MSU Debut events programing through budgeting, event design, event implementation, assessment, and future planning.  
• Support registered student organizations by assisting in the management and implementation of a student organizations funding structure 
• Support students in the creation of new student organizations.  
• Support OSE staff in office projects, initiatives, events, and other duties as assigned 
• This position will assist in developing collaborations with departmental and campus partners to develop and implement program curriculum, program logistics, and relationships with key stakeholders.  

1. MSU Debut Programming 

1. Program Management:  
   1. Assist with the planning and implementation of the MSU Debut program.  
   2. Attend all MSU Debut events: late August-mid September(Fall Debut) and mid January-early February (Spring Debut)  
   3. Facilitate the recruitment and training event volunteers when applicable. 
   4. Assist in management program budget. 
2. Marketing and Outreach: 
   1. Assist in established marketing methods and help create new avenues for marketing.
   2. Ensure communication with campus stakeholders is consistent
   3. Program Evaluation and Assessment: 
   4. Assist in evaluation and data collection for MSU Debut program 
3. Other Duties:
   1. When MSU Debut duties are completed, opportunities to assist with other OSE programs and events may be assigned  

1. Student Organizations Support 

1. Student Organization Leadership Development:
   1. Assist in planning and implementation of the Student Organization Leadership Conference in the fall and spring semesters.
   2. Plan and implement monthly student organization leader and advisor trainings.
   3. Manage annual student organization awards.
   4. Communications
   5. Manage annual student organization registration process, which includes club storage and mail spaces.
   6. Compose and disseminate bi-monthly Club News e-newsletter and other announcements.
   7. Serve on committees as necessary to represent OSE and student organizations.
2. Student Organization Support
   1. Act as consultant and guide to student organizations who need assistance planning their events/programs, which includes connecting to resources and potential collaborations. 

• 1. Understand university policies and procedures, to serve as a guide to student organizations.  

• 1. Compose and disseminate travel verification letters for traveling clubs. 

1. 1. Use information from needs assessment of student organizations to inform programming and services. 

1. Engagement Software Support 

1. 1. Manage annual student organization registration in the engagement tracking software.
   2. Assist Program Manager maintaining and updating processes in the engagement tracking software.
   3. Strive to become an expert in and “go-to” for registered student organizations in utilizing the tool. 

1. Customer Service 

1. 1. Provide customer service within the Office of Student Engagement, greeting walk-in traffic as necessary, including meeting with students regarding how to get involved on campus. 

Field-based skill description 

The GA in the Office of Student Engagement will gain hands-on experience supporting the vision, planning, implementation, and assessment of the fall and spring MSU Debut program.  This will involve working with the Student Engagement and Leadership Advisor to plan large-scale campus events, coordinate more than 50 campus volunteers, and assess the program for further and future development.  Through this experience, the GA will develop a deeper understanding of university policies and procedures, relationship management with internal and external partners, and program evaluation and assessment. This opportunity will allow the GA to put research and knowledge into practice to support student involvement, sense of belonging, and retainment at MSU.   

The 260 registered student organizations at MSU represent a variety of viewpoints, interests and cultures.  Working in the OSE will allow the GA to interact with students from all backgrounds.  They will also develop a deeper understanding of university policies and procedures and how to relay often complex information to students in a relatable way. The GA will also have great opportunities to build new programs and assess needs of student organizations, allowing them to put research and knowledge into practice to support our growing student organization population at MSU. 

Transferrable/portable skill description  

Graduate Assistants will develop facilitation skills for program development and management, event planning, leadership, presentations and trainings, interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking, communication (verbal and written) skills, and understanding best practices in the field of student affairs.   

Preferred skills/qualifications 

• Strong organizational skills 
• Oral, written, and/or nonverbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and as a team 
• Ability to take initiative  
• Strong passion for student involvement   
• Past experience being involved in college OR experience working with college students 
• In addition, you will be expected to meet all of the Graduate School Qualifications: 

• • Full-time, degree-seeking graduate student accepted into a graduate program at MSU 
  • Maintaining term enrollment of 6 credits 
  • Cumulative and program of study GPA of 3.0 or better 
  • Making progress toward the achievement of their degree 
  • Meet academic requirements of a GTA position: 

Education 

• This position was developed in partnership with the Adult & Higher Education program. 
• Students who are enrolled in another department or graduate program at MSU are also eligible to apply. 

Performance and Feedback 

• The general philosophy of the OSE is to provide feedback on an ongoing basis with the goal of improvement and service.  
• Formal feedback also will be provided on an annual basis using the standard Graduate School GTA Annual Review form. 

Compensation

• Stipend: $1,100 per month over a 10-month period, August to May.  
• The appointment is for an average of 19 hours/week 
• Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, an additional payment of $130, during the Academic Year (Fall and Spring) only, to defray costs including, but not limited to, living and healthcare costs. 
• Tuition waivers for up to 10 credits/term are available for successful candidates but is not guaranteed 
• The student is responsible for all university fees. 
• This GTA appointment is a part of a Collective Bargaining unit represented by Graduate Employee Organization (GEO), and the Montana Education Association‐Montana Federation of Teachers, MEA‐MFT. The Collective Bargaining Agreement can be found at http://mus.edu/hr/cba/collbarg.asp. You will be bound by the terms and conditions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, applicable policies of the University and Board of Regents, and applicable state and federal laws. 
• If non-academic issues arise, the GTA may take concerns to their supervisor or the University’s Human Resource Department. 

To apply for a position, please submit the following to Chris Pruden, Office of Student Engagement, christopher.pruden@montana.edu electronic submissions only, please) by April 2nd, 2024. 

1. Current resumé or CV
2. Contact information for two professional references
3. Letter of interest for this position

Questions? 

Chris Pruden
Student Engagement and Leadership Advisor  
Office of Student Engagement 
406-994-5821 
christopher.pruden@montana.edu