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How much do graduate student project assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate student project assistant in Gainesville, FL is $15.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.27 and $16.78 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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Gator Welcome Guide - Graduate Student (Admissions)

Gainesville, FL • On-site

University of Florida
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$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Gator Welcome Guide - Graduate Student (Admissions)
Job no: 540906
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Recreation/Event Services, Student Services
Department:03020000 - EM-OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
Classification Title:
STU AST - NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Classification Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Must be a current UF Graduate Student

Job Description:
The University of Florida's Office of Admissions is seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduate students to support the Gator Welcome Guide program. In this role, you'll help coordinate student staff, deliver presentations to prospective students and families, and contribute to creating a welcoming and memorable campus visit experience.
Why Join Our Team?
Our Gator Welcome Guides are at the forefront of showcasing UF to prospective and admitted students, and their families.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Assist with coordinating schedules of 100+ Gator Welcome Guides to ensure tour and event coverage and assist with time keeping.
  • Provide leadership support by assisting with supervision and training, as requested.
  • Provide admission presentations to visitors at the Welcome Center and during on-campus and off-campus events.
  • Serve as a representative at large visit and virtual events, assisting with tours, guest check-in, and helping with event logistics such as setup, materials, and signage. Some evening, weekend, and break availability may be required.
  • Support the daily operations of the Welcome Center, Criser Hall front desk, and Events team, delivering excellent customer service.
  • Oversee management of Welcome Center email and case management system, including responding to inquiries from prospective students and families via phone and email.
  • May assist with freshman application counseling and holistic and finalization review.
  • Assist with other responsibilities as needed.

Expected Salary:
$20 /hour
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Must be a current UF Graduate Student

Preferred:
  • Previous experience as a tour guide, student ambassador, or customer-facing role
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and connect with large audiences
  • Availability to support tours, including select Saturdays and Sundays, home game Fridays, and UF academic breaks to meet high visitor volume
  • Experience leading, supervising, or coordinating a team, especially in a peer or student-focused setting

Preference will be given to graduate students who:
  • Can commit to the position for at least one year, starting with the fall semester
  • Are available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week
  • Are available to work during school breaks (winter break, spring break, etc.)

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position will report to the Welcome Center or Criser Hall but may involve extensive walking across various locations on campus.
Applicants must upload a resume to be considered for the position.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
*Students seeking FWS employment should print/screenshot a copy of the Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 11 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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The University of Florida is one of the top ranked public universities in the United States (ranked top 5 amongst public universities in 2023 US news and world report). It is one of only a few comprehensive universities, having medical, veterinary, dental, nursing, public health, and engineering disciplines all co-localized on the same, contiguous campus to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration. Gainesville is located in the northern region of Florida, within 1-1.5 hours of each coast, and just 1.5-2 hours to Orlando and Tampa. It is a small to medium-sized city with a low cost of living, excellent public and private schools, and southern hospitality. While Gainesville is widely recognized as the home of the Gators, it is quickly becoming known as a center for innovation and a place with a lifestyle that's comfortable for families, yet attractive for young professionals.

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