Graduate Assistant - Department of Sociology and Social Work

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This graduate assistant (GA) position provides support to faculty within the Department of Sociology and Social Work. The GA is under the supervision of, and reports to, the MSW Program Director. Individual faculty may supervise project-based and course-related activities. Assignments may be completed remotely, with on-campus opportunities available.

Duties may vary by semester and according to department needs but generally include the following:

• Practicum director support. This may include drafting and routing affiliation agreements and MOUs, scheduling site visits, and assisting with practicum orientation sessions for community partners and students.

• Program director support. This may include maintaining the Canvas-based BSW and MSW Student Centers, compiling program assessment data, and assisting with student orientation sessions and advisory committee meetings.

• Project-based assignments. This may include assisting with departmental events and other department needs.

• Undergraduate course support. This may include leading discussion sessions and/or developing course materials.

• Faculty research support. Time permitting and as opportunities allow.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:

• Admission to the UWSP MSW Program

• Full-time student status

• A 3.0 undergraduate cumulative grade point average

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

• A high level of organizational ability and attention to detail

• Professional behavior

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in social work

• Human services work experience

Compensation & Benefits:

The Graduate Assistant is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt, academic year (9-month), student assistant position.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide for Graduate Assistants/Short-Term Academic Staff.

How to Apply:

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

The anticipated start date is 8/24/2026.

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Contact Information:

For questions pertaining to this position, please contact:

Name: Amy Zlimen Ticho, Ph.D., Professor and MSW Program Director

Email: azlimen@uwsp.edu

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

UWSP Human Resources

Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu

Phone: 715-346-2606

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.