Wichita State University

Wichita State University (WSU) offers a variety of job opportunities, including both student and professional roles. The university's strong focus on engineering, aviation, and related fields, along with its numerous departments and centers, creates a diverse job market. Specific areas with potential include research positions within the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), student assistant roles in various departments, and professional positions within the university's administration, athletics, and various academic departments. 

Specific Job Categories and Opportunities:
Student Jobs:
WSU offers a wide range of student positions, both on-campus and within specific departments like NIAR. These roles can range from administrative support to research assistance. 
Professional Staff:
WSU employs a large number of full-time staff members in various departments, including academic, administrative, and athletic areas. 
Faculty Positions:
The university hires faculty members in various academic departments. 
NIAR (National Institute for Aviation Research):
This institute offers numerous job opportunities, especially in engineering and research-related fields. 
Graduate Assistantships:
Housing and Residence Life offer graduate assistant positions, which include tuition waivers and stipends. 
College of Health Professions:
The College of Health Professions employs a range of positions, including faculty, administrative, and clinical staff. 
Student Support Services:
WSU offers student job opportunities within Student Support Services. 
Athletics:
The Athletics department employs staff in various roles, including the Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development. 
Public Sector and Nonprofit:
The university also lists job opportunities in the public sector (e.g., city and county governments) and nonprofit organizations. 
On-Campus Jobs:
Students can find on-campus jobs through Shocker Central, including regular student positions and Federal Work-Study positions. 

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

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Minimum Scores
TOEFL (iBT) – 79
TOEFL (PBT) - 550
IELTS – 6.5 overall band score
PTE Academic - 58
Duolingo English Test - 115

Graduate Teaching Assistantships
Please note that if you wish to be considered for a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) position, you must meet one of the spoken English proficiency requirements for those hired for GTA positions:

achieve a score of 23 or higher on the speaking portion of the internet-based TOEFL

OR
achieve a score of 7.0 or higher on the speaking portion of the IELTS exam,