Graduate Assistant for UWGLive Simulations (Beg Fall 2026)
Inside Higher Ed, Carrollton, GA, United States
Overview
Graduate Assistant for UWGLive Simulations (Beg Fall 2026) – Part-Time, Temporary position at UWG Recruiting Location. Job ID: 297330.
About Us
Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. UWG offers many programs and serves approximately 16,000+ students. The university provides a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support faculty and staff across multiple dimensions including health, wellness, financial security, and professional growth. Living in Carrollton offers a mix of city life and small-town charm. The city hosts a variety of local events and outdoor activities, including a Greenbelt trail connected to the UWG campus.
Job Summary
The responsibilities for this position include:
Coordinate and facilitate simulation sessions for faculty members and clients (40%)
Provide administrative support in routine correspondence, documentation, record keeping, and other areas required (40%)
Manage digital scenario repository and support the design of scenarios (5%)
Demonstrate and assist in the use of innovative technologies (15%)
Responsibilities
Coordinate and facilitate UWGLive simulation sessions with faculty and clients
Assist with administrative tasks: correspondence, documentation, and records management
Support the design, organization, and retrieval of digital scenario repositories
Demonstrate and support the use of innovative technologies during simulations
Required Qualifications
Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG. Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Be enrolled full-time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing.
Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Calendar, OneDrive, Excel, and Google Drive
Comfortable with learning and using innovative technologies
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Self-starter
Dependable
Preferred Qualifications
Education, Business, English, IT, and related majors
Proposed Salary
A monthly stipend of $1000 per month
A tuition waiver reducing graduate tuition to $25 per semester plus mandatory fees while employed in the assistantship
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
UWG Graduate School acceptance letter
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Hours will be based on the availability of the candidate and UWGLive’s needs
Occasional evenings may be needed
Hours will be discussed in the interview
Contact Information
For questions or further information about this position, please contact Terrie Ponder at tponder@westga.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status. No individual shall be excluded from participation, denied the benefits of, or subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under USG programs or activities because of protected status; preferential treatment in some circumstances may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Pre-employment drug testing may be required. Employment is subject to applicable federal and state laws, institution policies, and BOR/USG regulations.
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Graduate Assistant for UWGLive Simulations (Beg Fall 2026) – Part-Time, Temporary position at UWG Recruiting Location. Job ID: 297330.
About Us
Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. UWG offers many programs and serves approximately 16,000+ students. The university provides a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support faculty and staff across multiple dimensions including health, wellness, financial security, and professional growth. Living in Carrollton offers a mix of city life and small-town charm. The city hosts a variety of local events and outdoor activities, including a Greenbelt trail connected to the UWG campus.
Job Summary
The responsibilities for this position include:
Coordinate and facilitate simulation sessions for faculty members and clients (40%)
Provide administrative support in routine correspondence, documentation, record keeping, and other areas required (40%)
Manage digital scenario repository and support the design of scenarios (5%)
Demonstrate and assist in the use of innovative technologies (15%)
Responsibilities
Coordinate and facilitate UWGLive simulation sessions with faculty and clients
Assist with administrative tasks: correspondence, documentation, and records management
Support the design, organization, and retrieval of digital scenario repositories
Demonstrate and support the use of innovative technologies during simulations
Required Qualifications
Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG. Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Be enrolled full-time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing.
Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Calendar, OneDrive, Excel, and Google Drive
Comfortable with learning and using innovative technologies
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Self-starter
Dependable
Preferred Qualifications
Education, Business, English, IT, and related majors
Proposed Salary
A monthly stipend of $1000 per month
A tuition waiver reducing graduate tuition to $25 per semester plus mandatory fees while employed in the assistantship
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
UWG Graduate School acceptance letter
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Hours will be based on the availability of the candidate and UWGLive’s needs
Occasional evenings may be needed
Hours will be discussed in the interview
Contact Information
For questions or further information about this position, please contact Terrie Ponder at tponder@westga.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status. No individual shall be excluded from participation, denied the benefits of, or subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under USG programs or activities because of protected status; preferential treatment in some circumstances may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Pre-employment drug testing may be required. Employment is subject to applicable federal and state laws, institution policies, and BOR/USG regulations.
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