Student Employment
Graduate Student Assistantships
A graduate student assistantship is designed primarily to provide a measure of economic support for a graduate student while also offering the opportunity to augment academic experience through teaching, research or other academically related activities associated with a student’s major field of study. Graduate Student Assistantships should enhance the academic program and support the scholarly activities of the student. Appointments may be made for one, two or three semesters of the calendar year.
Graduate student appointees must be in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 honor point average). The graduate assistant must be enrolled for a minimum number of six graduate credits each per fall and winter semester appointments and one graduate credit for a spring/summer semester appointment. In order for students to apply for GSA positions, they must complete LIS 6120, Access to Information.
Assistantship positions provide a salary, tuition scholarship, and subsidized medical and dental insurance. The tuition scholarship provides payment for up to ten graduate credits for each of the fall and winter semesters and up to two graduate credits for the spring/summer semester appointment. The scholarships will pay for only graduate credits listed on a student’s Plan of Work. Students are not permitted to complete more credits than is required for the degree. Please refer to the University Library System memo on Graduate Student Assistants.
For additional information please contact:
Human Resources
University Library System
Attention: Joanne Miyamoto,
2210 David Adamany Undergraduate Library
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Email: ad6020@wayne.edu
GEOC Contract Information
Student Assistants
Both the SLIS and University Library System hire students as part-time workers on an hourly pay scale. These jobs may be available at any time. As a graduate student, the student should continuously carry at least four (4) credit-hours during the fall semester, at least four (4) credit-hours during the winter semester, and at least one (1) credit-hour during the spring/summer semester. While classes are in session, students may work no more than 20 hours per week on average. Schedules will be set by the employing department.
Interested students should send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
University Library System
Attention: Joanne Miyamoto,
2210 David Adamany Undergraduate Library
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Email: ad6020@wayne.edu
International Student Workers
International students may also work in the SLIS and for the University Library System. However, international students must meet specific visa and credit hour requirements. Current information is available through the Office of International Students and Scholars.
International students may also send a cover letter and resume to University Library System Human Resources Department as indicated above. Processing of paperwork for hiring international students may take a considerable period of time.