Health and Human Performance Graduate Assistantships

Health and Human Performance Graduate Assistantships

Health and Human Performance awards, on a competitive merit basis, a number of graduate assistantships for qualified graduate degree-seeking students in the Department. The stipend, which may vary by the award, is for the academic year or for one semester.  The maximum time that a graduate student may hold an assistantship is for a total of four academic semesters. A full-time graduate assistant cannot hold another job or position on campus. Part-time graduate assistants may hold additional on-campus jobs as long as the total hours worked do not exceed 19 hours per week.

All positions carry with them assigned teaching and/or administrative responsibilities.  Other assigned duties may involve research or other responsibilities as assigned by the department chair or supervising faculty member.

Graduate Assistant Position

In the Department of Health and Human Performance, a graduate assistant (GA)is hired as a temporary member of the university's instructional staff (GTA) and/or administrative staff (GAA).  These are not scholarships.  A graduate assistant failing to adequately perform their assigned duties will forfeit the appointment and its benefits.

1. Eligibility
   1. Students are eligible for support for four semesters (fall and spring)
   2. Students are not guaranteed an assistantship or renewal of an assistantship
   3. Assistantships may be withdrawn at any time for lack of funds, student’s failure to perform assigned tasks, or student’s failure at other responsibilities
2. Assignments are made with the with approval of the department chair.  Assignments are distributed as evenly as possible and are based on a standard of 19 hours of work per week.
3. Number of Hours Enrolled
   1. If you have a graduate assistantship, you must be enrolled in at least 6 hours of graduate credit that are on your approved program of study for the fall and spring semesters, and 3 hours during the summer session.  Leveling hours, if required, are not counted in the hours required for an assistantship.
   2. The maximum hours you can take as a graduate assistant, per semester, is 12.
4. Grade Point Average
   1. Once admitted, graduate students are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain in the program. If your GPA falls below a 3.0 in any given semester, your name will appear on a “Students with Unsatisfactory Grades List” sent to the department by the graduate school. Your academic history will then be reviewed by the department and the graduate school, from which a determination will be made regarding continuation in or removal from Graduate School. If continuation is granted, there may be specific performance conditions put in place which will be used to determine future program status.
5. Outside Work
   1. Outside work for GA’s is strongly discouraged.  Departmental needs are considered first when establishing assignments.  However, open communication with the student’s major advisor and department chair is encouraged when outside work is necessary.
6. Office hours
   1. all graduate assistants will be assigned office space in CH 139
   2. a minimum of four office-hours per week between 8:00AM and 3:00PM Monday through Friday
   3. These office hours are to be printed in your syllabi, posted on your office door, and provided to the department's secretary and supervising instructors, within one week of the start of each semester
   4. During scheduled office hours, GA’s must be available in their office or teaching lab to meet with students or faculty

Graduate Assistant Position Duties in Health and Human Performance  

Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA)

1. Students awarded GTAs are assigned primarily to teach, assist with labs and assist
   with specific program needs.
2. Specific duties given to each GTA include but are not limited to the following:
3. scheduled teaching assignment. supervising labs, assist with program needs
4. mandatory attendance at GA meetings.
5. grading class and lab assignments outside of class.
6. assisting faculty with preparation of lecture materials or grading exams.
7. sport or program responsibilities as assigned
8. other duties assigned by faculty supervisor or department chair.             

Graduate Administrative Assistants (GAA)

1. Students awarded GAA’s are assigned primarily to assist with specific program needs, teach and assist with labs.
2. Specific duties given to each AGA include but are not limited to the following:
3. scheduled administrative assignment, teaching assignment, assist with labs
4. mandatory attendance at GA meetings.
5. grading class and lab assignments outside of class.
6. assisting faculty with preparation of lecture materials or grading exams.
7. sport or program responsibilities as assigned
8. other duties assigned by faculty supervisor or department chair.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Fort Hays State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or handicap. The university complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, and all civil rights laws of the State of Kansas. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment and admission shall be extended to all persons, and the university shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through a positive and continuing affirmative action program.

Revised on 12/13/2021

To apply for a Graduate Assistantship

• Current students who have a Workday account (are currently employed by FHSU):

Log in to your FHSU Workday account. In the search bar type "Find Student Jobs" and click the report link. Click apply for graduate assistantship position and turn in the Consent to Background check form to the Graduate School Office.

• Currently, there is not a way to view or apply for graduate assistant positions unless you have been admitted as a graduate student and have a Workday account. 

*Note-you will need to fill out an application for each type of position you are interested in. Please indicate each semester that you are interested in, up to four semesters (Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021).

Background check consent form:
Consent to Background Check
Summary of Rights

*A criminal background check is required to be completed before any benefits from the position can be issued (stipend, tuition assistance, in-state rate). For international students, a Social Security Number is required to be obtained before we can start the background check. Please contact International Student Services for the process needed to obtain a Social Security Number.