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Marshall University

Graduate Assistant

Huntington, WV · On-site

Graduate Assistant for Student Advocacy Description of GA Assignment: GA: Clinical Practice - The department will assign you to various tasks that will require you to provide professional service to ...

Marshall University

Graduate Assistant

Huntington, WV · On-site

Position Details Position Information Position Title Graduate Assistant Description of GA Assignment GA: Teacher - Adjunct instructor of record and assigned to teach one (half-time appointment) or ...

Marshall University

Graduate Assistant

Huntington, WV · On-site

Position Information Position Title Graduate Assistant Description of GA Assignment GA: Teacher - Adjunct instructor of record and assigned to teach one (half-time appointment) or two (full-time ...

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Graduate Assistant

Huntington, WV • On-site

Marshall University
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Graduate Assistant
Description of GA Assignment
GA: Clinical Practice - The department will assign you to various tasks that will require you to provide professional service to MU students, clients of a MU Clinic, or other individuals in need of professional services provided by the office.
Job Description Summary
Graduate Assistant for Student Advocacy
Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Student Advocacy
Description of GA Assignment:
GA: Clinical Practice - The department will assign you to various tasks that will require you to provide professional service to MU students, clients of a MU Clinic, or other individuals in need of professional services provided by the office.
Job Description Summary:
The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability provide supportive services, programs, and activities that enhance our students' academic and personal development. This graduate assistant position will serve as a student liaison, assisting students with concerns and issues including, but not limited to, University Excused Absences, the academic grade appeal process, and general complaints. The role involves answering general questions and helping students obtain the appropriate resources.
Position Duties
• Reception Desk Duties: Assist in staffing the reception desk, greeting students, answering the phone, and maintaining the filing system.
• Student Support: Assist with triaging student needs and connecting them with necessary resources.
• Absence Management: Assist with approving or denying University Excused Absences.
• Presentations and Activities: Help provide presentations and organize activities.
• Collaboration: Work with the Director of Student Advocacy to enhance the experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
• Additional Duties: Perform all other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
• Complete 20 hours of work per week.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 3.0.
• The term of appointment is for the 2026 Fall and Spring Semester.
• Re-appointment is based on performance and is renewable upon evaluation, and consent of the Director of Student Advocacy.
• Assistantship will begin Monday August 10, 2026, and run through May 7, 2027.
• Outside employment must be approved by the Director of Student Advocacy. Approval will be based on position and academic performance; outside employment cannot interfere with GA responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
• Completion of bachelor's degree by the first day of employment
• Enroll (or seeking admittance) in a Marshall University graduate program
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA, if granted the role.
The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability at Marshall University commits to:
• Provide the Graduate Assistant with department, community, and campus orientation;
• Build a connected team amongst all levels of staff;
• Provide annual and on-going training;
• Help GAs to discover interests and offer opportunities for professional growth;
• Offer feedback, formally and informally, throughout the year;
• Assist GAs as they prepare to take their next professional step.
Department: Student Advocacy- MU 3003
Location: MU- Marshall University
Semester: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Hours Per Week: Full-time (20 hours a week)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience:Preferred experience and must be able to perform all job duties listed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education
Experience
Posting Detail Information:
Posting Number: MU3003GA
Open Date: 7/17/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary:
Supplemental Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. Are you admitted to Marshall University Graduate School?
o Yes
o No
2. Do you have a bachelor's degree?
o Yes
o No
3. Are you willing to work different shifts?
o Yes
o No
4. Are you available to work one week before the semester begins? (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents:
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Three References
Optional Documents: None
Department
Student Advocacy - MU3003
Location
MU - Marshall University
Semester
Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Hours Per Week
Full Time (20 hrs a week)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Preferred experience and must be able to perform all job duties listed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
MU3121GA
Open Date
07/28/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary

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