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Graduate Student Project Assistant Jobs in Georgia

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What is the difference between Graduate Student Project Assistant vs Research Intern?

AspectGraduate Student Project AssistantResearch Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled graduate student, relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, relevant field of study
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research settings, university labsResearch labs, academic institutions, industry research centers
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research projects, academic departmentsResearch organizations, industry R&D, academic institutions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic research rolesOften compared for internship opportunities in research

The Graduate Student Project Assistant typically works within academic or research settings, assisting with projects related to their field of study while enrolled in a graduate program. A Research Intern usually is an undergraduate or graduate student gaining research experience, often in industry or academic labs. Both roles involve research tasks, but the assistant position is more integrated into ongoing projects within a university, whereas the intern role may be more exploratory or temporary.

What cities in Georgia are hiring for Graduate Student Project Assistant jobs?

Cities in Georgia with the most Graduate Student Project Assistant job openings:

Student Assistant (Atlanta)

Mercer University

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$13/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Mercer University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 618 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Application Instructions:

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IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.

Job Family:

Student Regular Wage

Department:

Dean's Office, School of Business

Supervisor:

Moses Ngungu

Job Title:

Student Assistant (Atlanta)

Job Description:

This is an hourly paid student position

Only candidates with no less than B+ grades in business courses to apply.

Primarily assisting the Atlanta Stetson-Hatcher School of Business team in two areas: as a Peer Tutor and performing various administrative and event support functions.

As a Peer Tutor, you will handle a workload of students needing assistance in selected graduate business courses that you have completed in the program.

Administrative functions include but are not limited to answering phone calls, handling incoming and outgoing mail, data entry and analysis, flyer creation, and paper/electronic record maintenance. This position requires knowledge of Microsoft office software and a willingness to learn more, as well as interpersonal skills to work with graduate students. Also, Student Assistants must be willing to talk to new students and families in person or virtually as well as support Student Services events when needed. Other duties will be assigned by the Director of Student Services as needed.

In addition, this position may require some evening and weekend hours, but they will be kept to a minimum.

This position will report to the Director of Student Services at the Stetson-Hatcher School of Business- Atlanta Campus.

Due to the Peer Tutoring component, the candidates must be actively enrolled in one of the graduate business programs at Mercer andmust have completed at least one 8-week academic session at Mercer by the time of application.

Must have at least B+ grades in graduate business courses.

The student assistant will also maintain a professional appearance, work with various computer applications and software, such as Excel, and Word, as well as assist faculty, staff, and students when needed.

Pay rate: $13.00/hour

Scheduled Hours:

20

Start Date:

08/3/2026

End Date:

12/11/2026

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