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Graduate Student Project Assistant Jobs in Lithonia, GA

Druid Hills Golf Club

Swim Graduate Assistant

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$40K - $46K/yr

  • Retirement

About the Role The Druid Hills Golf Club is seeking a Swim Graduate Assistant to assist in managing ... This position provides an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or graduate students to gain ...

Druid Hills Golf Club

Swim Graduate Assistant

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$40K - $47K/yr

  • Retirement

About the Role The Druid Hills Golf Club is seeking a Swim Graduate Assistant to assist in managing ... This position provides an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or graduate students to gain ...

Druid Hills Golf Club

Swim Graduate Assistant

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$40K - $47K/yr

  • Retirement

About the Role The Druid Hills Golf Club is seeking a Swim Graduate Assistant to assist in managing ... This position provides an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or graduate students to gain ...

Georgia Tech

Student Assistant - IESS Microfarm

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Job Summary The Student Assistant is housed in the Institute for Environmental Science and ... Responsible for welcoming, orienting, training, leading and facilitating volunteer group projects ...

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

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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CCPD Student Assistant(Fall26-Spring27)

Mercer University

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$10/hr

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Re-posted 20 days ago

Mercer University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

CCPD Student Assistant(Fall26-Spring27)

General Office

Communicate with staff, faculty, employers, alumni, and students via phone, email, Teams, and face to face interactions.

Answer all incoming phone calls, assisting and directing callers as appropriate and delivering messages.

Assist CCPD Staff with special student-centered topics and projects.

Monitor and maintain the Student Assistant email account, responding accordingly.

Assist the Office Manager with on-campus errands, projects and departmental tasks.

Handshake Guidance

  • Guide students and alumni related to Handshake, including scheduling appointments, registering for events, uploading resumes, applying for opportunities, and other Handshake functions, including the use of Handshake desktop and mobile features.
  • Look-up and/or enter information into Handshake.
  • Guide employers via phone and email related to Handshake, including how to connect with Mercer University for campus recruiting, how to post opportunities and events, and how to communicate with students/alumni via the platform.

Ambassador and Advocate

  • Learn all about the services and events offered by the CCPD and be a strong motivational voice in the campus community regarding career development, the CCPD, and Handshake.
  • Actively and consistently promote services and events to the campus community (word of mouth, email, group texts, social media, etc.).
  • Distribute and remove event flyers, posters, signage around campus.
  • Actively and consistently provide feedback to the CCPD team about student needs and happenings.

Campus Events

  • Assist CCPD staff members with the behind-the-scenes preparation required for successful campus recruiting and career education events (e.g. workshops, webinars, information sessions, employer panels, career expos and fairs, campus interviews, etc.)

Requirements

  • Must have an active Handshake account and a basic understanding of the platform.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and a desire to model the way for students' career development.
  • Must be comfortable and poised speaking with and working with people.
  • Must be technology savvy, including desktop and mobile devices
  • Ability to walk around or maneuver across campus and lift/move office items as needed. (<20 lbs.)

Qualifications

  • Candidates must be a currently enrolled Mercer University student (undergraduate or graduate, any campus location, or online)
  • Preference will be given to Mercer students who are Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligible. If you have a question concerning your eligibility for Federal Work-Study, please contact the Mercer University Financial Planning Office for additional information. Contact information can be found at https://financialaid.mercer.edu/contact-us/

$10 per hour

Consider joining the dynamic Mercer Center for Career and Professional Development team! The CCPD staff are a great group of highly talented (and fun) career development professionals. The student assistant role is a fantastic way to learn more about Handshake, elevate your career readiness, and make great connections with employers.

*Note: This part-time student employment opportunity may be available beyond the current semester.

Apply for this position in the Mercer University Workday system. More information about the Mercer student employment program can be found at https://financialaid.mercer.edu/apply-for-financial-aid/student-employment/

Scheduled Hours: 12

Start Date: 08/6/2026

End Date: 05/12/2027

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