| Position Summary |
The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student's field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills. Graduate Assistantships are assigned in the department or unit and confirmed by the Graduate School. |
| Additional Details |
The Academic Achievement Center creates diverse, innovative, and student-centered learning opportunities and personalized academic support that encourage all students to define and find success at
UNCG and beyond. Through active collaboration with students, faculty, and staff, the
AAC recognizes and builds upon students' strengths to cultivate learner confidence and academic self-efficacy.
Position Reporting Structure
The
AAC includes professional staff, graduate assistants, and undergraduate students who work collaboratively to accomplish division and office goals. This position will be supervised by the coordinator for testing services and will work primarily in the University Proctoring Lab (
UPL). This position is intended to provide an invaluable educational component.
Graduate Assistant Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of, and competency in, UPL policies and procedures.
- Verify student identity and manage check-in procedures.
- Monitor UPL during testing to discourage academic dishonesty, including cycling through the room every 7-10 minutes.
- Enforce time limits and compliance with other examination procedures.
- Explain UPL procedures to test takers, and answer questions they may have.
- Distribute, collect, and count examination materials.
- Report violations and/or unusual occurrences during examinations using a standardized reporting process.
- Notify appropriate personnel when test equipment malfunctions occur.
- May also perform general clerical support duties such as processing correspondence, maintaining files, and distributing mail.
- Meet weekly with the Assistant Director to discuss lab management and project updates
- Other duties as assigned.
Time Commitment: 20 hours/week; start and end dates as set by the Graduate School (typically August through early December, January through early May). Specific work hours will be determined by the Assistant Director overseeing the
UPL, based on the office needs. Some evening and weekend work may be required. The department would prefer someone with availability that includes the hours between 9:00 am and 1:30 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Compensation:
UPL proctors are compensated $7,500 for the spring semester; total stipend will be prorated depending on the start date. The
AAC does not provide tuition waivers. Stipend portioned out monthly.
Qualifications:
UPL proctors must maintain academic good standing while employed, and are expected to have:
Knowledge of:
- Basic features of computer equipment and applications
- Customer service techniques for in person engagement and on the telephone
- Basic record keeping procedures
Ability to:
- Exercise judgment and discretion to maintain academic integrity
- Follow written and oral instructions carefully
- Give clear and concise instructions
- Interact with others in a courteous manner while enforcing rules and procedures
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Keep information confidential
- Maintain accurate records
- Count quickly and accurately
- View student behaviors and facial expressions from 5-7' away
- Walk around the space for at least 45 minutes at a time
Training and support will be provided on specific job-related tasks and behaviors.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
To be eligible for appointments as a graduate assistant, you must:
* Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0).
* Be enrolled full-time, which is generally a minimum of 9 credits.
* Make satisfactory progress toward your degree as defined by your academic program and the Graduate School.
* Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S. |
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Jan 13, 2026