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Graduate Student Assistant Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Student Strategic Research Assistant

Tempe, AZ

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Student Strategic Research Assistant The Student Strategic Research Assistant is a student worker ... A current undergraduate or graduate student at Arizona State University. Student must be willing to ...

Student Writing Assistant

Tempe, AZ

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Student Writing Assistant The Student Writing Assistant supports the Writing Services team through ... A current undergraduate or graduate student at Arizona State University. * Willing to sign and ...

Student Writing Assistant

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Student Writing Assistant The Student Writing Assistant supports the Writing Services team through ... A current undergraduate or graduate student at Arizona State University. * Willing to sign and ...

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How much do graduate student assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate student assistant in Arizona is $14.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $15.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Graduate Student Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Student Assistant, you need strong organizational, research, and academic skills, usually supported by enrollment in a graduate program. Familiarity with data analysis tools, learning management systems, and office productivity software is often required. Excellent time management, communication, and teamwork skills help you effectively support faculty and collaborate with peers. These abilities ensure efficient assistance with academic projects, administrative tasks, and contribute to a productive learning environment.

What are Graduate Student Assistants?

Graduate Student Assistants are graduate-level students who work part-time at a university to assist faculty or academic departments with teaching, research, or administrative tasks. Their responsibilities can include grading assignments, leading discussion groups, conducting research, or supporting departmental operations. These positions provide valuable professional experience, financial support, and opportunities for skill development while pursuing a graduate degree.

What are some typical responsibilities of a Graduate Student Assistant, and how do they contribute to academic departments?

Graduate Student Assistants often support faculty with research, grading, administrative tasks, and sometimes teaching or tutoring undergraduate students. Their responsibilities vary by department but generally include assisting with data collection, literature reviews, and helping to organize academic events. These tasks not only help departments run smoothly but also provide valuable hands-on experience and professional networking opportunities for the assistant. Working closely with faculty and peers fosters mentorship and can open doors for future academic or professional advancement.
What are the most commonly searched types of Graduate Student jobs in Arizona? The most popular types of Graduate Student jobs in Arizona are:
Student Assistant, Data Integrity

Student Assistant, Data Integrity

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ • On-site

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Other

Posted 2 days ago


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Job description

Student Assistant, Data Integrity
The ASU Outreach Hub is a nonprofit organization that supports the outreach and transactional needs of the ASU public enterprise through marketing and engagement solutions that advance the university and strengthen its brand. It specializes in paid media outreach, data-driven insights and outreach to alumni, donors and targeted corporations.
The Data Integrity Student Assistant position will support the Alumni Engagement's commitment to recording, updating, and organizing ASU alumni and ASU affiliate's contact channels and subsequent outreach within and outside the university. This student position would lend valuable insight on front-end cleaning, recording, and reporting that current databases and engagement campaigns require, and necessitates a high attention to details, privacy protection, and discernment of records to be matched, updated, or contacted.
This position will require 15-20 hours per week, with additional availability during the school year.
What you'll do
  • Work daily Enterprise Salesforce cases to update Advancement Salesforce (Alumni) records (Thrive subscription updates, Chapter mailing lists, eventually the Alumni inbox cases)
  • Work daily 'Update Your Info' leads to match to Advancement Salesforce records and load the updated contact info
  • Manually match large lists (Excel files) of data to Advancement Salesforce records to prepare for loading to the database
  • Assist with select departmental projects to include Sun Devil Rewards contact record research, periodic on-site event promotions, and new graduate audience outreach
  • Assist with constituent reporting and audience estimates
What you'll need
  • High attention to detail and understanding of importance of data integrity and hygiene for data entry processes
  • Skill in researching, using intuition and following clues to locate appropriate record matches
  • Understanding data privacy and protection requirements (FERPA training required)
  • Comfortable asking teammates for help when needed
  • MS Excel basics (sorting, filtering, VLOOKUP, etc.)
  • Comfort with data and database structures
  • Willingness to learn and ability to work well with others
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing
  • Ability to set priorities while being flexible
Relevant qualifications
  • A current student at Arizona State University undergraduate or graduate student with a willingness to learn and ability to work well with others
Benefits
  • $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement
  • Hands-on experience in a professional environment
  • Professional development plans
  • Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000+ courses
  • Professional skills workshops

About ASU Enterprise Partners
ASU Enterprise Partners is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide an ecosystem of services to create solutions and generate resources to extend Arizona State University's reach and advance its charter. ASU Enterprise Partners supports ASU and several affiliates, including the ASU Foundation for a New American University, ASU Outreach Hub, ASURE, NEWSWELL, SkySong Innovations and University Realty.
ASU Enterprise Partners is home to several Centers of Excellence whose purpose is to provide professional services to its affiliates. The Centers of Excellence include Finance, General Counsel, Investments, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Human Resources, Facilities and Operations, Data Analytics and Insights Planning, Budgeting and Strategy, and Technology and Solutions.
At ASU Enterprise Partners
We serve
ASU and one another with integrity, trust and compassion
We engage
step up, own it, collaborate
We innovate.
continuously, fearlessly, make decisions and take risks
We care
that everyone feels respected and valued for who they are
ASU Enterprise Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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