Placements

The following campus offices will have open positions for 2013-2014:

• Department of Leadership Studies - Position Announcement 2013-14 Download Position Announcement
• Institute for Nonprofit Education and Research (INER) Position Announcement 2013-14 Download Position Announcement
• Mobile Technology Learning Center (MTLC) - Position Announcement 2013-14 Download Position Announcement
• SOLES Assessment Support - Position Announcement 2013-14 Download Position Announcement
• Student Affairs / SOLES Collaborative (SASC) - Position Announcement 2013-14 Download Position Announcement

The following campus offices also offer graduate assistantship placements but at this point we do not anticipate that they will have vacancies for 2013-2014.

• Center for Education Policy and Law (CEPAL)
• Center for Inclusion and Diversity (CID)
• Educational Leadership Development Academy (ELDA)
• Leadership Institute
• SOLES Admissions and Outreach
• SOLES Global Center

Please note that available positions differ each year and not all positions will be available each year.

Eligibility

Applicants should be currently enrolled or newly admitted SOLES doctoral students in good standing, carrying a full course load (6 units per semester).

Compensation

Nine-month assistantship (equals approximately 760 hours per year):

• Salary - approximately $14,615
  
• Tuition Scholarship* - up to 12 units (to be used during the term of the contract)
  
• Benefits-Based employment, option to participate in USD employee group health insurance plan

Twelve-month assistantship (equals approximately 1,040 hours per year):

• Salary - approximately $20,000
  
• Tuition Scholarship* - up to 15 units (to be used during the term of the contract)
  
• Benefits-Based employment, option to participate in USD employee group health insurance plan
  

*Please note that the scholarship funds are taxable, and that the funds do not provide for the cost of books nor fees. Some positions may offer more or less tuition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hours do Graduate Assistants work?

Graduate Assistants typically work approximately 20 hours per week. Actual hours will vary by position, but are typically between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with occasional nights and weekends.

What are Graduate Assistants' responsibilities?

Responsibilities will vary by position. Some may include research, teaching and/or administrative work. Job descriptions for available positions are posted in early Spring.

How can I apply to be a Graduate Assistant?

This first step is to apply to the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies. Applicants and current Ph.D. students are contacted in January with information on available positions and application processes. The hiring process for the next academic year takes place in early March after admissions decisions are released.

May I apply to more than one Graduate Assistantship?

Yes, but you may only hold one Graduate Assistantship at a time. If you receive multiple offers you will need to choose one position.

May I renew my assistantship contract?

Yes, contracts are renewable for up to five years.