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Review and Hiring Instructions

for Graduate Assistant Supervisors (Employers)


  • Note: Only supervisors' names that appear on posted job descriptions will be able to view applications.
  • Go to: Grad Assistant On Line Application
  • Log in using your Blazenet User ID and Password.
  • Click on the "Employer" tab in the upper right hand corner on the Welcome page. (Ignore "Filter Applicants" box.)
  • Review applications. You will see only your department’s submissions IF someone has applied for the position.
  • Interview students, choose a GA, then notify student that they have been awarded the assistantship.  Sttudent should contact Teresa about GA paperwork for payroll.
  • Send the name of the student you hired to Teresa Williams at twilliam@valdosta.edu.
  • Note: Graduate Assistants cannot begin work until they have cleared background checks so paperwork for payroll purposes should be completed in ample time to clear background checks (preferably before December 18).
  • First day of work for new GAs spring is January 7.