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2025-2026 Equity 2030 Graduate Assistantships - Graduate Studies

Minnesota State University, Mankato
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APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: 4/17/2025

POSITION START DATE: 8/24/2025 

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Minnesota State University, Mankato is committed to increasing the diversity of its student body, providing equitable access to opportunities and resources, and creating supportive and inclusive educational environments. The Equity 2030 Graduate Assistantship (GA) Program is designed with the goal of supporting students from underrepresented groups in higher education and is open to all students. The program is focused on ensuring the full development of students as professionals through a combination of financial support and quality mentoring by engaged faculty.  

Each year, up to four (4) new graduate students who meet the required qualifications below will be awarded full-time graduate assistantships. Applicants must be admitted to a program of graduate study at the time of application and identify a project or area of interest related to teaching, research, or program support the student would like to work on during their graduate study. Program staff will do their best to find a member of the faculty or staff to support the student. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • A bachelor's degree
  • Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
  • Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

SALARY/STIPEND: Up to $10,000 plus tuition stipends, dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment, and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver. 

RELATED INFORMATION: 

The Equity 2030 Graduate Assistantship (GA) Program is designed with the goal of supporting students from underrepresented groups in higher education and is open to all students. The program is focused on ensuring the full development of students as professionals through a combination of financial support and quality mentoring by engaged faculty. 

Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment. 

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at www.mnsu.edu. 

CONTACT 

Gwen Schimek-Tischler, Director of Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies

Minnesota State University, Mankato 

AF 115

Mankato, MN 56001 

Phone: 507-389-2321

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711 

Email: grad@mnsu.edu

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Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This vacancy notice is available in an alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.