Construction Project Admin Support - Graduate Assistant - SSD - Spring 2027
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Summary
Georgia Tech Research Institute's (GTRI) Support Services Department (SSD) is currently seeking a Graduate Assistant to begin working part-time for the Spring 2027 semester at our Atlanta and Smyrna locations. The student will work under the guidance of a GTRI Construction Project Manager 1 to perform activities that provide a solid foundation in many business administrative duties such as escorting vendors, assisting with projects, spreadsheets, sharpening computer skills, and other admin duties.
Job description
Graduate Assistant Will
- Respond to emails and answer general questions and referring to CPM's projects
- Make simple posting to various departmental or other records according to standard procedures on the computer
- Escort contractors through our facilities
- Update Department manuals and computer files input or edit using MS Excel
- Additional duties as required
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Pursuing a Master's degree or PhD at Georgia Tech
- Must be registered for at least 3 credit hours
- Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Commit to 15-20 hours of work per week
- Excellent written and oral communication as well as strong organizational skills
- This job requires operating or maintaining standard office equipment
Preferred Qualifications
Morning and/or early-afternoon availability preferred, flexible hours.
Hours per Week
20 hours per week.
U.S. Citizenship Requirements
Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Master's degree or PhD at Georgia Tech
- Registered for at least 3 credit hours
- 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Commit to 15-20 hours of work per week
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to operate or maintain standard office equipment
- U.S. Citizenship required
Company overview
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology, serving as one of the nation's premier university-affiliated research centers. Established in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has evolved into a comprehensive research organization that conducts cutting-edge applied research across multiple domains including defense systems, cybersecurity, telecommunications, energy systems, and biomedical engineering. With a workforce of over 2,000 researchers, engineers, and support staff, GTRI operates numerous specialized research laboratories and collaborates extensively with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions. The institute is particularly renowned for its work in radar systems, electronic warfare, and advanced communications technologies, contributing significantly to national security and technological innovation. GTRI's research portfolio spans both classified and unclassified projects, with a strong emphasis on translating fundamental research into practical solutions that address complex real-world challenges across defense, commercial, and public sectors.