College of Education Graduate Employee Information

Current openings for Graduate Employee (GE) positions in academic departments and research units are posted on the COE Handshake webpage. To view our available Graduate Employment open postings, visit the University of Oregon, College of Education Handshake page

Positions within academic departments are typically posted between late February to early March. Positions may be be posted at a later date if the need for additional GE positions is identified. The availability of Graduate Research Employee positions are determined as opportunities become available with notification of funded awards. Graduate Research positions are posted as the need and funds become available.

The number of GE positions available is subject to the budgetary constraints on the GE employing unit and the University. Appointments are typically available during the academic year only (Fall, Winter, and Spring Terms). Appointments for Summer Term GEs are determined as funding opportunities become available.

All GE positions are posted for a minimum of 10 business days prior to the committee reviewing applications. GE selection processes are quite competitive as these positions are in high demand. In order to ensure consideration students are encouraged to apply within the first 10 business days of a position being posted.

Direct Appointments

A number of positions are reserved for incoming doctoral students in order to recruit students with exceptional capabilities or perspectives. Direct appointments to GE positions are made to students who were awarded a Graduate Employee position (in their academic department) as part of their admissions acceptance. Students who have been guaranteed a position do not need to apply to GE searches within their department.

Applications

Students can apply for College of Education (COE) Graduate Employee positions through Handshake. Each job announcement on the COE GE Postings page will have a direct link to the announcement in Handshake.

When logged into Handshake, students can view COE’s Handshake page. On the COE Handshake page students are also able to follow the COE to receive notifications when new jobs are available and posted.

Application Materials

The following materials are used to assess each applicant on the basis of the below-listed criteria:

• Statement of Qualifications/Cover Letter
• CV or Resume
• Professional references (include in application 3 professional references and their contact information)
• Additional materials may be required such as transcripts or letters of recommendation; each individual job announcement will list if additional application materials are required

Only complete applications will be considered. Email notification will be sent from Handshake upon receipt of application.

Criteria upon which Applicants are ranked (in no particular order):

• Academic credentials
• Recommendations from academic or work supervisor
• Previous experience
• Interviews
• Additional qualifications as cited in the individual GE position postings
• Additional preferences as cited in the individual GE position postings

Assignments

In addition to the above criteria and preferences, the following will be considered when making specific assignments:  The availability to work during expected work hours, required coursework that conflicts with GE work hours or locations, and specific qualifications cited in the GE position postings.

Eligibility

For all GE positions in the College of Education, eligible students are those who:

• Have been admitted to a degree-granting graduate program at the University of Oregon
• Are maintaining satisfactory progress toward their degree (see GDRS link below for details)

GE Resources

• GE salary, benefits and responsibilities
• GE collective bargaining agreement
• Link to GDRS Statements

Questions?

See GE Questions and Answers in the menu or email Lydia Coleman