Graduate Assistantships

To be eligible for a Graduate Assistantship the student must: 

• Be enrolled as a full-time student, in good standing, in a Drury University graduate program.
• Not hold any other paid position on the Drury University campus.

Expectations

Graduate Assistants are expected to:

• Work a minimum of either 10 or 20 hours a week, depending on the particular position.
• Time must be clocked in ADP for all hours worked.
• Must complete the minimum amount of 6 credit hours a semester necessary to be considered a full-time graduate student in their respective graduate program.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If a 3.0 GPA is not maintained, the graduate student may be placed on academic probation for one semester. If after one semester the student’s GPA does not improve, they will be dismissed.

Graduate Assistants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, a strong work ethic, and a dedication to learning.

International Students

International students may NOT work more than 20 hours in a GA position during any week when school is in session.

Graduate assistants receive the benefit of tuition remission (up to 6 hours per semester) and compensation in the form of hourly pay.

Tuition Remission

Tuition Remission forms must be completed by the end of the first week of each semester. Tuition remission will be applied to your bill after the Add/Drop Period has ended for the semester requested. (Typically, three weeks after classes have begun.)

• All fees are EXCLUDED from tuition remission. Every student will pay a Technology Fee of $8 per credit hour and varying departmental fees depending on graduate program. For more information on specific graduate program fees,tuition and fees.

Payment

GA’s clock in and out and are paid at the current minimum wage rate times hours worked.

100% 12-month GA:

• 20 hours of work on campus at minimum wage (budget supervisors should add 10% to account for burden)
• 6 credit hours in fall
• 6 credit hours in spring
• 3 credit hours in summer

100% 9-month GA:

• 20 hours of work on campus at minimum wage (budget supervisors should add 10% to account for burden)
• 6 credit hours in fall
• 6 credit hours in spring

50% 12-month GA:

• 10 hours of work on campus at minimum wage (budget supervisors should add 10% to account for burden)
• 3 credit hours in fall
• 3 credit hours in spring
• (value of) 1.5 credit hours in summer

50% 9-month GA:

• 10 hours of work on campus at minimum wage (budget supervisors should add 10% to account for burden)
• 3 credit hours in fall
• 3 credit hours in spring

Additional Information:  

• MBA tuition remission does NOT apply to any program or international travel fees.
• GA’s may not hold any other positions on campus.

Current Openings

Graduate Assistant positions are typically two-year experiences. Available positions are posted on Drury’s Human Resources page – see Graduate Assistant Openings. 

Examples of an Administrative Graduate Assistant Position: 

• Breech School of Business
• International Support Services
• Student Affairs Diversity & Inclusion
• Transitional Programs
• Residence Life

Examples of an Athletic Graduate Assistant Position: 

• Baseball
• Men’s Basketball
• Women’s Basketball
• Cross-Country/Track and Field
• Events
• Intramurals
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Wrestling

GA positions are posted in the Spring. Open positions are listed on the Human Resources page – Graduate Assistant Openings

Contact hr@drury.edu for key deadlines. 

• Current GA Openings
• Graduate Tuition & Fees
• Staff Handbook
• Tuition Remission Form