John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences

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ND Space Grant is hiring: UND GSA Position

The NDSGC is accepting applications for a Graduate Service Assistantship (GSA). 

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Application Deadline: Friday, January 21, 2022

Eligibility:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Graduate student enrolled at University of North Dakota (distance or campus-based) 
  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

Position Details:

  • February 1, 2022 to May 15, 2022
  • Half-time appointment (20 hours/week)
  • Students can propose their own work schedule (it must be approved by the NDSGC team)
  • Read more about UND’s graduate assistantships

Position Expectations:

  • Assist the NDSGC team with office tasks and clerical duties, such as:
    • Monitor mailboxes and distribute incoming mail
    • Complete travel forms for NDSGC awardees
    • Maintain award records for NASA reporting systems
  • Uphold diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in NDSGC programs
  • Conduct other duties as assigned

Desired skills:

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent in Microsoft Office Programs and Zoom web-conferencing system 
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and typing skills
  • Highly motivated and the ability to prioritize tasks

Application Details:

  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Transcript
  • Four short essay responses

Essay Questions:

  1. What makes you a good candidate for this GSA position? (200-300 words)
  2. Describe a time when you had to multitask (200-300 words)
  3. Describe a time when your organizational skills helped you succeed (200-300 words)
  4. Describe your academic and career goals (200-300 words)

Apply now!

Apply on the Submittable portal: UND’s Application Page by Friday, January 21, 2022. 

Contact us:

All questions can be directed to the NDSGC Deputy Director, Marissa Saad, msaad@space.edu.