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Our Big Idea Is You

Minnesota State Mankato is an inspiring, supportive community that engages and empowers students with high-impact educational experiences and real-world opportunities that lead to success. When it comes to bringing real change to the world, our big idea is you.

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“Minnesota State Mankato supplies its students with countless valuable opportunities—whether it be starting a business with your Integrated Business Experience classmates in a low-risk environment, leading 30-40 new students as a Community Advisor during their transition to college, or joining a club or organization that presents critical values, beliefs, and support.”

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Graduate Assistantship Opportunities

The following Graduate Assistantship (GA) Opportunities are available at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Graduate Students - TO APPLY:

Below on this page you will find the "Current Openings" section with all current graduate assistantship opportunities listed.
You cannot use Handshake to apply for the positions listed below. Your application will NOT be considered if you try to apply through Handshake. If you have a Handshake account already, please log out before clicking on the posting or you will get a job expired notice.
Each posting provides a Handshake job preview. At the top it will say you should log in or register. Ignore this, and scroll down to see the job preview. You will see the contact person's email and the requested application materials. Everything you need to apply is contained in this preview.

Staff/Faculty - TO POST:

Complete the Graduate Assistantship Job Posting Request Form.
Reference this page for all policies and procedures to hiring graduate assistants.
If you have questions about graduate assistantships at Minnesota State University, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies at 507-389-2321.
For any amendments to current postings, contact cdc@mnsu.edu.

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About Graduate Assistantships

Almost 25% of our graduate students receive a graduate assistantship.
A full graduate assistantship typically pays a stipend of at least $10,000 for the academic year.
A full graduate assistantship carries a waiver of up to nine graduate credits per semester.
Graduate Assistants must enroll in a minimum of six credits per semester.
Graduate Assistants with a summer appointment must enroll for at least one graduate credit.
Graduate Assistantships funded by non-State appropriated funds include a stipend and tuition waiver that adhere to policy, with all associated costs paid by the funding source.
Veterans should note that accepting a graduate assistantship offer may have an impact on Post 9-11 (Chapter 33) educational benefits. Individuals with questions about this should contact the Veterans Affairs Certification Officer.