Graduate Assistantship Application

[Sandmaster]

Hey all,

So, I just got an email from the graduate school that informed me of an opening for a graduate assistantship in an office that is not my program. They require a resume, list of references, and a personal statement.

I have applied for professional jobs in my field before (Bachelor's is typically needed for entry level positions), but I wondered if anyone could give me advice on if applying for GA positions are different? Should I expect to follow the same guidelines as applying for a professional position? Also, who should I include for references? I assume it is wiser to put professional references like my current supervisor, rather than academic references such as professors that I worked with.

Thank you for any advice you can offer to me.