McNair Graduate Associate Fall 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Winthrop Position Title McNair Graduate Associate Fall 2026 Job Purpose

This federally funded project prepares outstanding undergraduates from first-generation and low-income backgrounds for doctoral studies through research and other scholarly activities. Having navigated research and graduate admissions successfully, the McNair GA is a valuable informational resource for participants in their pursuit of the project objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Graduate Associate's primary role will be tracking and documenting accomplishments of current and past program participants as described in the approved project plan. The GA will also directly serve participants by providing graduate admissions assistance, financial aid assistance, and research project support. Additionally, the GA will support the Director and Program Assistant in their roles.

• Please see the full position description posted at www.winthrop.edu/McNair

Qualifications

| The Graduate Associate (GA) will hold a bachelor's degree and be currently enrolled in a Winthrop graduate program.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are McNair alumni, with first preference going to alumni of this program. Any field of study is acceptable, but preference will be given to fields where research and/or writing are emphasized.

Minimum work experience for the GA is at least:

One research presentation at a professional or academic conference;

• Six months experience working with disadvantaged populations (undergraduate teamwork is sufficient).

Preferred Skills

Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and organizational skills, social media management, simple graphic design and information technology.

Pay Rate 15/hr Type of Position Graduate Associate (hourly) Position Level Graduate Hours Per Week 20

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026SD0253P Open Date 04/22/2026 Close Date 08/24/2026 Desired Start Date 08/24/2026 End Date 12/07/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Read Guidelines prior to applying: https://www.winthrop.edu/uploadedFiles/graduateschool/assistantships/GA-Guidelines.pdf

PLEASE NOTE

• Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.
• Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.
• Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you read and understood the Graduate School Position Guidelines document specified in the Posting?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Class Schedule