Graduate Research Assistant - Academic Honesty
University of Georgia
Athens, GA, USA
Posted on Apr 16, 2025
Posting Details
Position Details
| Posting Number | G/R29052P |
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| Working Title | Graduate Research Assistant - Academic Honesty |
| Department | VPI-VP of Instruction |
| About the University of Georgia | Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine. |
| About the College/Unit/Department | The mission of the Office of Academic Honesty and Student Appeals is to serve the University of Georgia community, promote student learning and foster responsible scholarship. |
| College/Unit/Department website | https://honesty.uga.edu/ |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Additional Schedule Information | |
| Advertised Salary | |
| Anticipated Start Date | 08/01/2025 |
| Posting Date | 04/15/2025 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Location of Vacancy | Athens Area |
| EOO Statement | The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
| USG Core Values Statement | The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. |
Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities | Serve as research assistant to the office on various academic integrity issues. Work as a facilitator for the academic honesty process and assist with office programming, including overseeing and administering the remediation program. Assist with administration of the eLC modules. |
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| Percentage of time | 50 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Continue development of restorative justice based practices through the remediation program. |
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| Percentage of time | 15 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Communicate regularly with OVPI partners and UGA faculty, staff, and students about academic integrity strategies. Deliver presentations on academic integrity at instructors’ request. |
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| Percentage of time | 15 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Organize and deliver faculty development conferences/workshops, institutes, or webinars, and other events on campus. |
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| Percentage of time | 5 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Maintain and process paperwork including applications, reports, teaching documents, and assessment instruments. |
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Work with Office of Instruction staff to process financial requests as needed. |
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| Percentage of time | 5 |
Position Details
Position Information
| Classification Title | Graduate Research Assistant |
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| FLSA | Exempt |
| UGA Job Code | |
| FTE | .50 |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| Position Summary | Graduate Research Assistant |
| Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position | Doctoral student in a Humanities discipline, Higher Education, or related field |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies | Previous knowledge of website content management systems and some basic design skills are preferred |
| Physical Demands | Lift 20 lbs |
| Is this a Position of Trust? | No |
| Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No |
| Does this position require a P-Card? | No |
| Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No |
| Is driving a requirement of this position? | No |
| Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No |
| Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No |
| Background Investigation Policy | Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
| Contact Details | For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. |
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| Recruitment Contact Name | Phillip Griffeth |
| Recruitment Contact Email | pgriff@uga.edu |
| Recruitment Contact Phone |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you, or will you be, a full-time graduate student this upcoming semester?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter