Job Summary:

Nature of Work:

Graduate Assistants are hired at Wayne State College to assist in meeting the vision and goals established for WSC. Strategic deployment of graduate assistant positions is essential to ensure that limited resources are utilized in a manner consistent with the philosophy of WSC. Graduate assistants provide experiential learning in select areas and to assist the individual in a successful transition to future educational and professional opportunities.

Example of Work Performed:

• Assist the WSC Press managing editor in the following areas:
  • Proofreading and copy-editing
  • Production (layout and design)
  • Promoting events (reading series, poetry/fiction slams, book releases, etc.)
  • Office work (book orders, invoices, shipping, etc.)
  • Project support for editing and publishing students
  • Make satisfactory progress on degree program and maintain good academic standing (GPA > 3.0)

Desired start date is January 2026. 

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must be accepted into graduate program of study at WSC. Applying for graduate studies at Wayne State College is now totally online. Graduate school information and applications can be found at https://www.wsc.edu/graduate.

Other Requirements:

• Background check

Special Instructions:

A total (maximum) of 400 hours of work is required for this Graduate Assistantship. Typically, twenty-five (25) hours of work will be assigned per week by your supervisor during the Academic Year. The special appointment provides a stipend of $6,000.00 for the 2026 Spring Semester and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 9 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session. All fees will be the responsibility of the student regardless of online or on-campus. Tuition remissions awarded for online courses will not exceed the comparable amount provided for an on-campus course for a resident student. 

This is an appointment with the opportunity of renewal after the first year.

Desired start date in January 2026. 

About Us:

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.