Graduate Assistant

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 two (full-time appointment) undergraduate course(s) or lab(s). Responsible for assigning student grades and following all University teaching guidelines.

Job Description Summary 20 hours/week Full-time Tuition Waiver with Stipend Employment begins week prior to first week of school through finals week each semester. Graduate Assistants do not work on University breaks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and teaches UNI 102 Strategies for Academic Success with the guidance of an Academic Counselor in University College. UNI 102 meets twice per week for the full academic semester and enrollment is restricted to University College conditionally admitted students who are on academic probation. Course is offered in the fall and spring semesters.
• Monitors class attendance, grades assignments, assigns midterm course grades and final course grades.
• Conducts required one-on-one student meetings outside of class time.
• Monitors required study time assigned to students enrolled in the course.
• Works with students to develop strategic plans for improving their academic status.
• Reports course standing or any course issues (attendance or otherwise) to student’s academic advisor.
• Refers students to services available on campus (tutoring, writing center, counseling, etc.) when appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Receives students and phone calls at University College reception desk when not teaching or meeting with students.
• Taking and picking up mail from mail room in Old Main.
• Other tasks and projects as determined by University College staff.

Department University College - MU2076

Location MU - Marshall University

Semester Fall Semester

Hours Per Week Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree earned Currently working on a Graduate Degree

Experience Experience working with at-risk students

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU3087GA

Open Date 06/23/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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