Student Employment/Assistantships
Thank you for your interest in an assistantship position. An application can be downloaded (see below under "Applications") or students may call (310) 568-2375 to request one by mail.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the positions currently offered, you need to be registered as a full-time student in programs offered by Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology. An individual registered for at least 6 units per trimester is considered a full-time student.
Hours and Pay
Students may work up to 19.75 combined hours per week in any of the three assistantship positions. Students may not work more than 8 hours in one day. Students are paid on a bi-weekly basis. The hourly wage is $11.62 for master's level and $12.68 for doctoral level.
Begnning in Fall 2007, the hourly wage is $12.20 for master's level and $13.30 for doctoral level.
Positions
Graduate Assistantships (GA's) - Students assist faculty and staff with clerical and administrative duties related to financial aid, human resources, marketing, professional development, special events, technology, and other areas.
Research Assistantships (RA's) - Students assist faculty members by compiling and summarizing articles; participating in the preparation of presentations; and/or collecting, scoring, and analyzing data. Interested students may contact faculty members directly. (Faculty research interests are listed in the back of the school catalog.)
Teaching Assistantships (TA's) - Students assist faculty members with tutoring students, arranging for guest speakers, class presentations, and other instructional activities. Interested students may contact faculty members directly. (Faculty teaching interests are listed in the back of the school catalog.)
Student Assistantships
In a Graduate Assistant capacity, you will have an opportunity to:
Develop general office skills through
- Data Entry & Updating Records
- Photocopying, Faxing, & Telephone Support
- Processing & Filing Forms
- Performing Library-related Tasks
Acquire specialized skills through
- Financial Aid Advisement
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing & Inquiry Management
- Special Events Coordination
- Technology Support (Both Hardware & Software)
Benefit from the University setting by
- Developing transferable skills
- Accruing valuable experience for your resume
- Working conveniently close to school
- Becoming familiar with administration in the academic environment
Applications
To apply for a graduate assistantship position, please complete an application, include your resume, and return to:
Download an Application (Acrobat format) and mail to:
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Student Employment
Graduate School of Education and Psychology
6100 Center Drive, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Already have an application? Visit www.monstertrak.monster.com to view open positions.
Assistantship Payroll FAQ
Concerned about your contract or time log, look here: Assistantship Payroll FAQ
