These positions are competitive and are advertised. Occasionally, we have graduate students who come to work full time at the University as secretaries or administrators. These individuals work a full workweek, have larger salaries than the research assistantships provide, and also have access to tuition remission benefits. This is another way of financing a doctoral degree at the University. Positions are for a minimum of one academic year and are renewable contingent upon satifactory performance and renewal of reward by sponsoring agency.
Salary is dependent upon relevant experience.
Tuition benefits are available for persons interested in pursuing advanced graduate study. Research Assistant for the Fairfax Transition to Teaching Partnership 1. Ideally, the candidate will have experience as a cooperating teacher or with conducting inservice activities. Strong computer skills are a plus. The candidate should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be willing to assume a wide variety of responsibilities ranging from clerical work to professional growth opportunities.