Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Cybersecurity and Justice

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Cybersecurity and Justice Position Description

The Half Graduate Assistant (.5 GA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer.

Description of Duties

The MS in Cybersecurity and Justice Program seeks a people-oriented, enthusiastic graduate student interested in working with the program chair. The candidate would be expected to be personable and capable of completing tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities primarily involve working with faculty and providing administrative support on special projects. The GA will also assist with public relations, such as coordinating an advisory board meeting and creating a program newsletter to inform the advisory board and others in the school about program updates and achievements. Other duties will be assigned as they arise.

A graduate assistant is required to have regular meetings with the chairs for delegating assignments and process checks. The primary duties are to research the requested documents or information and generate reports and updates.

Outcomes

The GA will gain essential skills in project management, technical proficiency, and professional conduct. Through involvement in academic and administrative projects, the GA will learn to organize tasks, manage timelines, and coordinate effectively key competencies in both academic and professional settings.

The GA will also build technical skills relevant to the field, such as working with specialized software or digital tools. Just as importantly, he or she will develop a strong foundation in ethical and professional behavior, including confidentiality, accountability, and adherence to institutional standards.

If the GA seeks a research component, the role can also provide opportunities to engage in data collection, analysis, and scholarly writing.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in administrative work is preferred but not required.
• Experience in professional writing is preferred.
• Good communication skills (both in-person and via email) are preferred.

Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $15

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu05827P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU's Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:

Cassie Birch

c1birch@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?

• Yes

• No

• • Which Graduate program have you been accepted into?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you held a Graduate Assistantship or Writing Fellowship in the past?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Class Schedule