Hiring Steps for Graduate Assistants

  1. Please use the current Offer Letter template for the Graduate Assistant offer letter.
  2. Complete a Graduate Assistant Role Form.
    1. Attach a signed Graduate Assistant Offer Letter to the role form.
  3. The Department submits an ePAF for compensation.
  4. The Department submits the Graduate Assistant Tuition Waiver workflow here.
    • Please review the Quick Guide for GTW here
  5. Employment forms will be sent to the Graduate Assistant by Academic Personnel via an electronic signature platform. 
    1. Employment forms will include the Employment eligibility Verification Form I-9 and instructions on how to make an appointment to verify eligibility.
    2. Employment eligibility Verification Form I-9 must be finalized in person no later than three business days after the contract date.