Graduate Assistantships

"Graduate Assistant” is a formal Job Title that is part of the Student Assistant Job Family in the UW Title and Total Compensation framework. This title is used to designate a graduate student who meets graduate academic requirements and has been assigned responsibilities in an instructional department. Please note that the Student Assistant Job Family includes many different student employment titles. However, Graduate Assistantships are the only student employment type that includes fringe benefits.

Graduate Assistant Handbook

2024-25 Compensation (please note that contracts may vary depending on the funding source of the position). Most graduate assistants include:

• Hourly Wages, which increase on January 8, 2025 as part of UW-Green Bay’s Pay Plan:
  • Fall 2024: $16.91 per hour
  • Spring 2025: $17.25 per hour
• Fringe Benefits are included when GAs work a minimum of 13.5 hours per week (2024 Benefits Summary )
• Out-of-state tuition remission for the Non-resident and Midwest Exchange portion of a student’s tuition 
• UW-Green Bay faculty and staff interested in hiring a Graduate Assistant should complete a Graduate Assistantship Proposal Form and email it to gradstu@uwgb.edu. Fringe benefits should be calculated at 37% for the 2024-25 academic year. 

How to Apply

1. Complete a Graduate Assistantship Application
2. Attach a Letter of Intent
3. Attach Letters of Recommendation or provide the contact information for three references
4. Graduate Studies will include a copy of your transcripts for your application automatically.