Graduate Assistantship Postings

GA - Network Analyst Consultant

BSU - Information Technology

Job Description

Position Function:
The GA works 20 hours per week (full-time GA) and is expected to maintain regular attendance and punctuality. The GA will assist the ITS team by working on assigned projects and completing various day-to-day tasks.
Position Tasks:

Configure routers, switches, Wi-Fi access points, and VoIP phones.
Assist with the installation of communications equipment throughout the campus.
Activate and troubleshoot data services.
Assist in the setup and monitoring of scheduled video conferences.
Perform other ITS-related duties as assigned.

Job Context:
Graduate assistant employees must adhere to set standards and comply with the rules and regulations outlined in the department handbook and the BSU student handbook. They must be punctual and available during scheduled work hours and communicate with the supervisor in the event of an emergency or other situation that prevents them from working or will cause tardiness. Professionalism and proper customer service are required at all times. Clients and co-workers should be treated in a respectful, courteous, and helpful manner.
Supervision Received:
Graduate assistants will be closely supervised. Tasks will be completed while accompanying the ITS staff and also while working alone with appropriate guidance. Training will be provided on the job by the supervisor or other ITS staff.
Evaluation/Renewal/Termination Process:
Graduate assistants will be evaluated at the end of each semester during the contractual period. The assessment will cover job duties, professional communication, judgment, cooperation, and quality of work performed. A satisfactory review merits contract renewal. An unsatisfactory review will require a conference with the student, a plan for corrective action and/or disciplinary proceedings up to and including termination if warranted and per the Student Handbook, Graduate School, and University Compliance policies and procedures. Causes for immediate termination are disclosure of confidential information, unauthorized access to campus space, and unauthorized access or abuse of university equipment.
Graduate Assistantship Value:
Full-time GA stipend $10,900.00 per contract period (fall through spring AY) and tuition remission for 20 hours; per the most recent policy listed in the Graduate Assistantship guideline,s dependent on the term and type of assistantship. GAs will pay the student services fee, all mandatory fees, and any applicable program and course fees.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

This position is only open to students pursuing a master’s degree. The candidate must be accepted into the master’s degree program and take at least 6 credit hours per term in order to remain eligible for a graduate assistantship. The applicant must have experience configuring Cisco networking equipment in a lab or workplace setting, able to lift 30lbs, and work on a 6’ ladder. The applicant must be able to provide the proper documentation required by the university to drive a university vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate has a computer science or other IT-related degree. They have a general knowledge of computers and commonly used applications, such as MS Office. Experience working with, or an understanding of, local area networks, IP networking, VoIP phones, or video conferencing is ideal.

Additional Job Details

Desired Start Date

8/17/2025

Desired Majors

All Majors

How to Apply

Applicants are required to complete the ITS graduate assistantship application. The Senior Unified Communications Technology Engineer interviews candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. References are checked, and the selection decision is based on the most qualified applicant (i.e, experience, technical skills, communication, ability to learn, etc). To obtain the GA application, please email: tboyd@bsu.edu. Once you have completed the application, please email it to Trent Boyd with your credentials.