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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate student project assistant in Lithonia, GA is $15.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.37 and $16.88 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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WORK-STUDY STUDENT PROJECT ASSISTANT

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Job Type
Student
Position Title
WORK-STUDY STUDENT PROJECT ASSISTANT
Purpose or role of this position at Morehouse
The Work-Study Student Project Assistant is an entry-level student employment position that provides administrative and project support to the Project Manager within Campus Operations. The position is intended to provide an enrolled student with practical, supervised work experience in project coordination, facilities operations, document management, budget and invoice tracking, and professional office practices.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist the Project Manager with updating project tracking spreadsheets.
• Help maintain project schedules, status reports, and action-item lists.
• Organize information for active Campus Operations projects.
• Assist with tracking project deadlines and upcoming activities.
• Help prepare materials for project meetings.
• Take meeting notes and document assigned action items.
Position Description
Work-Study
Office Location
On Campus
Position Accessibility
In the office
Position Availability
Fall, Spring
Select the days that are available for students to work and put the hours that are available for students to work (examples 9am-5pm, 9am-12pm & 4pm-6pm)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
General Qualifications
• Current enrollment as a student at the College.
• Eligibility for and participation in the applicable Work-Study program.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week while maintaining academic responsibilities.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn departmental software.
• Ability to use or learn Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and willing to learn.
• Ability to communicate professionally with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and contractors
Specific Qualifications
• Coursework or interest in business, construction, engineering, architecture, finance, project management, facilities management, information technology, or a related field.
• Previous student employment, internship, volunteer, or office experience.
• Basic spreadsheet or Excel experience.
• Interest in campus facilities, construction, capital projects, or operations.
Position Classification & Hourly Pay Rate
Level 4-$ 12.00 per hour
Employer (Company's Name)
Capital Improvement and Campus Planning
Address Line 1
830 Westview Drive SW
Address Line 2
City
Atlanta
State
GA
Zip Code
30314
Department
Cap Improvement & Campus Planning
Department's Building and Office Number
Gloster Hall , 209
Supervisor Name
Michelle Steib
Supervisor's Work Phone Number
470-639-0666
Supervisor's Work Email
michelle.steib@morehouse.edu
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Job Open Date
08/15/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The Work-Study Student Project Assistant is an entry-level student employment position that provides administrative and project support to the Project Manager within Campus Operations. The position is intended to provide an enrolled student with practical, supervised work experience in project coordination, facilities operations, document management, budget and invoice tracking, and professional office practices.
Quick Link for Postings
https://morehouse.peopleadmin.com/postings/15048

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