Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
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United States
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Full time
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Posted
Sep 16, 2026
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Graduate Assistant
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Position Details
Position Information| Position Title | Graduate Assistant |
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| 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 AdvocacyPosition 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 Yeso No 2. Do you have a bachelor’s degree?o Yeso No 3. Are you willing to work different shifts?o Yeso 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) |
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree |
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| Experience |
Preferred experience and must be able to perform all job duties listed. |
| Education | |
|---|---|
| Experience |
| Posting Number | MU3121GA |
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| Open Date | 07/28/2026 |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions Summary |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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