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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate student project assistant in Detroit, MI is $16.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.52 and $18.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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Staff Graduate Assistant

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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Job description

Staff Graduate Assistant

Apply now Job no: 495702
Work type: Temporary
Location: Ypsilanti
Categories: Academic & Student Affairs

Title: Staff Graduate Assistant

Employee Classification: GS - Graduate Student - Stipend

Pay Grade: GS 00

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: COB Deans Office

Department: College of Business

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The Graduate Assistant will support the College of Business Dean's Office with administrative, eventrelated, and communication tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with office operations, event planning, email tracking, appointment scheduling, and social media support. Additional scholarly or teachingrelated assistance may be assigned as needed. The Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and a tuition waiver.
Period of Employment: August 2026 - April 2027. Second-year appointment is contingent on performance, academic success, and resources.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Graduate Assistant supports the Dean's Office by assisting faculty and staff with administrative and projectbased tasks, helping with event planning, tracking and routing emails sent to the Dean's inbox, scheduling appointments for leadership, providing social media support, and performing general office duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Admission and enrollment in an EMU graduate program
Ability to work up to 20 hours per week (10 hours for half-time appointments)
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 required for new graduate students
For GA reappointments, maintenance of a 67% course completion
Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter Semesters

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to graduate students who are able to work two consecutive semesters
Proficiency to Microsoft Office Software
Knowledge of statistics
Strong oral and written communication skills

Special Instructions:

This assistantship carries a stipend and Graduate Assistants will also receive a tuition scholarship for up to 18 credit hours. Any courses added or dropped late will not be covered by this assistantship, and you may be responsible for additional fees. Additionally, Graduate Assistants are responsible for the payment of fees outside of tuition and differential tuition.
**NOTE** To be considered for this position, applicants must attach two letters of recommendation and a current resume. For students new to EMU, a transcript is required to verify GPA. Also provide a GRE or GMAT score if you had to take one of these tests.

Appointment Percentage:

100%

Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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