ECU Department of Career Services is currently seeking several Career Development Graduate Assistants.

Scope of Position
As a para-professional, the Career Development Graduate Assistant:

The Graduate Assistant position is based upon a flexible weekly schedule of approximately 20 hours per week during the academic semesters and a scholarship for each semester based on the full-time, in-state graduate student base tuition rate for the 2025-2026 academic year. Hired students are expected to maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.

Expected work dates are from August 11, 2025 – May 8, 2026.

Responsibilities

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree and admission (or anticipated admission) in an accredited degree-granting graduate program at East Carolina University. Additionally, all applicants should be in good conduct and behavioral standing with East Carolina University, as well as with local, state, and federal laws.

Students pursuing a degree related to Counseling, Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Rehabilitation Services, Human Resources, Higher Education, Communication, or Business are encouraged to apply. All majors will be considered. Candidates who can commit to up to 4 semesters preferred.

Qualified applicants will:

Please apply for this position by submitting a copy of your resume, Federal Work Study Hiring Authorization Form, cover letter/letter of interest, and three references which include the reference name, phone number, and email address.

To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610.)

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a BACKGROUND CHECK. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required BEFORE THE START of the position.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.