Department Application for Graduate Assistantship

Please submit your application by EOB on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Applications will be reviewed by the Graduate Assistantship Program Committee, which includes representation from each Division. The committee will determine the proposals to receive a GA position by Friday, February 6th, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Lewis at jwilliams40@bellarmine.edu.

First Name

Last Name

Current Position

Division/School/Department

Type of Graduate Assistant you are requesting:

Level of Graduate Assistant you are requesting:

Is your Dean/VP in support of this application?

Have you previously applied to receive a GA?

No, this is my first time applying for a GA

Yes, but my department was not selected

Yes, but my GA is no longer with our department (ie. will be graduating, position change)

Yes, I am requesting another GA for additional support

Please upload a job description for the Graduate Assistant position.

Please answer each question below thoroughly and refer to the rubric for selection criteria.

What is the rationale for your request of a Graduate Assistant (GA)? How will the Graduate Assistant position help to support and advance the priorities of your respective department/division, and the larger university?

How will the work related to the position provide a GA with a transformative experience professionally, academically, and personally? Please provide a detailed description of the GA’s role and/or duties (include examples of both daily tasks and also more sporadic projects).

How will this position equally complement and supplement the needs of the department (division)? Please explain how the GA position will provide meaningful contributions to the work, and ultimately the Bellarmine community.

How will you assess the performance of the GA and their impact on the work of the department (division)? Please provide examples of possible goals and related KPIs (key performance indicators).

Department Application for Graduate Assistantship

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