Graduate Assistant jobs at Marshall University - 43 jobs

Graduate Teaching Assistants are expected to: - attend all required training, workshops, and orientations; - teach in the Writing Center as assigned, performing all duties associated with university teaching, including assisting students, cooperating with the Writing Center director, and abiding by all Writing Center, department, and university policies; - teach three-hour classes in English Composition as assigned, performing all duties associated with university teaching, including assisting students, cooperating with the basic course director, posting and holding office hours, and abiding by all course, department, and university policies; - hold class during all scheduled meeting times, with exceptions approved by the composition coordinator; - meet with supervisors as designated; - maintain satisfactory progress toward degree and remain in good academic standing; - take ENG 630: Materials and Methods of Research, ENG 560: Writing Center Theory, and ENG 640: Teaching College English; - work with a designated teacher-mentor as assigned; If responsibilities are met satisfactorily, the graduate teaching assistantship may be renewed the following semester, subject to continued fulltime enrollment in the M.A. program, up to 36 semester hours total, and contingent upon available funding. Current semester stipend for a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the English Department is $4,250, with tuition waived (student is responsible for fees and books).

Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled as a graduate student at Shepherd University Skilled in event planning and organizing, including all technical operational needs of virtual events Strong social networking and communication skills Interest in leadership and civic engagement Commitment to modeling and promoting civil political discourse Self-starter, creative thinker requiring minimal supervision Ability to work as an effective team member Preferred Qualifications Strong relationships with Shepherd University department faculty, students, and student groups Experience in student leadership, community service, or civic engagement Experience organizing and hosting virtual meetings and/or workshops using platforms such at Zoom and Teams Ability to begin working by January 12, 2026. Preference given to graduate students with availability beyond one year.

Posting Number Stu429P Working Title Stubblefield Institute Graduate Assistant FLSA Non-Exempt Student Pay Level Advertised Pay Rate $13/hour Position Status Regular Student Employment Department Student Emp Stubblefield Institute Job Summary/Basic Function The Graduate Assistant selected for this position will join the Stubblefield Institute team, working closely with the Institute's Program Coordinator and partners to help plan and execute events, programs, and activities. This includes, but is not limited to, providing administrative and logistical support in hosting public forums, student engagement events, and conferences. This position also provides an opportunity to put the student's recruitment and business development skills into action by recruiting participants for the Stubblefield Institute's Community Leadership & Civil Advocacy course from Shepherd's student body, as well as local businesses and nonprofits. The Graduate Assistant will play a key role in engaging students with the Institute. Minimum Qualifications * Currently enrolled as a graduate student at Shepherd University * Skilled in event planning and organizing, including all technical operational needs of virtual events * Strong social networking and communication skills * Interest in leadership and civic engagement * Commitment to modeling and promoting civil political discourse * Self-starter, creative thinker requiring minimal supervision * Ability to work as an effective team member Preferred Qualifications * Strong relationships with Shepherd University department faculty, students, and student groups * Experience in student leadership, community service, or civic engagement * Experience organizing and hosting virtual meetings and/or workshops using platforms such at Zoom and Teams * Ability to begin working by January 12, 2026. * Preference given to graduate students with availability beyond one year. Posting Date 10/08/2025 Close Date Special Instructions Summary

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 2026229TP Classification Title Working Title Graduate Assistant 2026-2027 OASIS Title Type of Position Graduate Assistant Grant Funded Position? No If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date 05/15/2027 Benefits Eligible? No Appointment Length Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities Under close supervision of a faculty or staff member, Graduate Assistants assist faculty and staff with various professional and technical duties associated generally with the subjects or programs in which the Assistant is doing graduate work. The responsibilities of a Graduate Assistant are to be determined by normal departmental procedures. Responsibilities, under the close supervision of a faculty or staff member, typically include duties below based on the Graduate Assistantship assigned. You will be able to select which assistantship you are interested in later in the application process. Teaching Assistantship (TA) Teaching assistants (TA) assist faculty with instructional responsibilities or serve as the principle instructor in one or more courses. TAs are selected on the basis of past teaching experience or academic promise as effective instructors in their field of study. Duties may include assisting faculty with teaching-related tasks (e.g., leading discussion groups, lecturing, laboratory, preparing instructional materials, grading exams), responsibilities associated with a self-contained class, and/or advising students. Graduate Teaching Assistants who have the primary responsibility of teaching a course for credit and/or assigning final grades for such a course must have earned at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline, be under the direct supervision of a faculty member experienced in the teaching discipline, receive regular in-service training, and be regularly evaluated. All first time teaching assistants are required to attend the Graduate Assistant Professional Development Workshop that is held prior to the beginning of each semester. Graduate Assistants shall not be responsible for the instructional content of a course, for selection of student assignments, for planning of examinations, or for determining the term grade for students, nor are they assigned responsibility for instructing the entire enrollment of a class, or for providing the entire instruction of a group of students enrolled in a course. Research Assistant (RA) Research Assistants (RA) are selected for excellence in scholarship and promise as researchers. RAs work in research, administrative, academic and other university settings to assist faculty or other university personnel on research projects. They do part-time research as a portion of their training under the direct supervision of regular faculty members or work with administrative units to support the research initiatives of the institution. Duties vary by discipline and program, but generally include data collection and entry, data analysis, attending conferences to present results, and training and supervising less experienced researchers. Service Assistantship (SA) Service Assistants (SA) work with the administrative staff of a school, department, college, or office to assist in the operations of the university whose mission is closely related to the student's area of academic study or interest. Service assistantships are available for academic and nonacademic units. Duties vary widely, but may include gathering, organizing, and analyzing information, implementing and evaluating programs, academic advising, academic tutoring, career counseling, preparing marketing materials, and recruitment events. Departments are responsible to inform each Graduate Assistant of University policies that relate to their assignment and to assist the Graduate Assistant in the implementation of these policies. In the event a Graduate Assistant has an extended absence or does not complete the assigned work, then the salary may be reduced accordingly. Minimum Required Education Bachelor's Degree Minimum Expectations Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Special Conditions Required Licenses and/or Certifications Department/Supervision Department Academic Affairs Employment Location Main Campus, Fairmont Position will report to (name and title) Graduate Director Recruitment/Advertising Anticipated Hire Date 08/17/2026 Base Salary/Hourly Rate 8000.00 Special Instructions to Applicants Job Posting Date 10/01/2025 Job Close Date 12/31/2026 Quicklink for Posting *********************************************** Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Fairmont State ID (F#) (Open Ended Question) * * Are you a WV Resident? * Yes * No * * Have you been admitted to Graduate Studies? * Yes * No * * Will you be Part-time or Full-time? * Part-time * Full-time * * Do you intend to enroll in Summer courses? * Yes * No * * Anticipated Graduation date from Graduate Studies: (Open Ended Question) * * Which Graduate Degree program do you intend to pursue? * Architecture (M.Arch.) * Business Administration (M.B.A.) * Criminal Justice (M.S.) * Education (M.Ed.) * Engineering Management (M.S.) * Environmental Science (M.S.) * Healthcare Management (M.S.) * National Security and Intelligence (M.A.) * Teaching (M.A.T.) * * What Concentration do you intend to pursue (if applicable)? * Cybersecurity * Educational Leadership * Exercise Science * Human Resource Management * Instructional Design and Technology * Multi-Categorical Special Education w/ Autism * Professional Studies * Project Management * Reading Specialist * * Which Assistantship are you interested in (check all that apply): * Teaching - Assist faculty with instructional responsibilities or serve as the principal instructor of one or more courses. Duties may include assisting faculty with teaching-related tasks (e.g., leading discussion groups, lecturing, laboratory, preparing * Research - Assist faculty in research projects (in research, administrative, academic, and other university settings). Duties vary by discipline and program but generally include data collection and entry, data analysis, attending conferences to present r * Service - Assist administrative staff in the operations of the university. Service assistantships are available for academic and non-academic units. Duties vary widely but may include gathering, organizing, and analyzing information, implementing and eval Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV Optional Documents

The Graduate Assistant will work on conducting research in the area of healthcare management, and provide editorial support to a leading quarterly, double-blind, peer-reviewed scholarly journal in this field that is edited by the Dean of the Lewis College of Business. Specific duties include: Provide research and documentation support on the focus, reach, usage and impact of the journal. Monitor, track and report the progress of manuscripts with steps, duration, and decisions. Copy-edit manuscripts in great detail. Regularly communicate with the publisher, authors, reviewers, and editorial board members to ensure smooth flow of manuscripts. Promptly respond to author queries. Develop expertise with ScholarOne manuscript management system. Prepare marketing materials and promote the journal amongst scholars and students in the field. Assist the Editor with writing the editorial article in each issue. Assist the Editor with data collection/analysis, conducting literature reviews, and other activities that aide in promoting scholarly work. Identify opportunities for special issues. Identify potential new authors, reviewers, and editorial board members, and promote the journal to them. Work with Dean's office to manage records archives, as requested. Responsible for assisting Lewis College Dean with day-to-day data analysis and presentations as they come up. Other duties as assigned.

Graduate assistantships include responsibilities for teaching sections of CMM 103: Fundamentals of Speech Communication and or staffing the Marshall Presentation Center, coaching The Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team, or completing other instructional or research tasks as assigned. As part of a teaching assistantship, instructors are required to perform all duties associated with university teaching. This includes assisting students, cooperating with the basic course director, posting and holding office hours, and abiding by all course, department, and university policies. Graduate teaching assistants are expected to hold class during all scheduled meeting times. Exceptions must be approved by the course director. Graduate assistants are expected to maintain satisfactory progress toward degree and remain in good academic standing. Graduate assistants are required to attend all orientation sessions, teacher-training sessions, and other meetings called by the course supervisor, director of graduate studies, and the department chair. Responsibilities for the assistantship represent an average weekly time commitment of 20 hours per week. In addition to the stipend, students receive a full tuition waiver. (The student is responsible for fees and books).

Completing orientation/training and ongoing training assignments to promote the GA's professional growth and development. Assist in client intake process and administer necessary, basic assessments, and treatment planning. Write case notes, client assessments, treatment plans, and evaluations, and submits them within 48 hours and maintains client records both written and electronic. Will learn and become proficient in utilizing Titanium Schedule, the Counseling Center scheduling and documentation system. Participates in weekly supervision sessions in collaboration with site supervisor. Attends appropriate meetings, including staff meetings and other meetings and training with clinical staff. Identifies on-campus and off-campus resources, services and systems necessary for students. Assists with Qualtrics, and student intake and follow-up surveys. Assists and participates in outreach events sponsored by the Counseling Center including but not limited to training, workshops, psychoeducational and therapy groups, and campus activities. Perform Supportive Counseling duties with students as well as carrying a small case load (once released from Counselor mentors) of level 1 and 2 clients. Assist with walk-in appointments as well as crisis response. Other duties as assigned to assist the team and clients.

Adhere to all guidelines set forth in the Principles, Practices, and Procedures Manual as required by the Testing Center. Assist in all daily operations of the MU Testing Center: Maintain exam & candidate security & confidentiality; perform security & identity checks; checking candidates in, out, and break screens; exam material and notification preparation; work to resolve computer issues, etc.

Information The Wellness Center offers free resources, wellness opportunities, sexual violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, and health education to Marshall University students. The Center's goal is to help students achieve wellness through the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits and choices. The Wellness Center Graduate Assistant reports directly to the Wellness Center Coordinator. The Wellness Center includes the Wellness Program Coordinator, Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator, Graduate Assistant, and Student Volunteers. All staff members collaborate to facilitate education, awareness, networking, and advocacy services for the campus community. The primary focus of this position will be health education. Job Description This position is an education-focused role that entails working collaboratively with the Women's & Gender Center, Violence Prevention & Response Program, and Wellness Center. This Graduate Assistant should be comfortable developing and facilitating in-person and virtual educational programming and should enjoy working in a student-focused team environment. Provide a welcoming, professional staff presence in the Wellness Center during regular office hours; provide student assistance and respond to requests; and provide advocacy support and resource referrals as needed. Enhance the Center's social media outreach on a variety of platforms. Assist with the development of print and electronic materials for health promotion. Assist with the development and delivery of educational programming to residence halls, student organizations, and university employees regarding sexual health, mental health concerns, substance use, suicide prevention, sexual violence & interpersonal violence, and other public health issues. Assist with gathering input from students using focus groups and other evaluation processes. Assist with organizing and implementing events throughout the year, including wellness awareness and prevention months, Flu and STI Clinics, among others. Maintain thorough and accurate documentation for Center programming and outreach. Assist with the assessment and evaluation of Center programs and services through Qualtrics. Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Provide support to Equipment Services in all aspects of apparel and equpment needs for the Marshall Football Program. Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Associate Athletiec Director in charge of overseeing the area.

The Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery Graduate Assistant will assist in supporting the project activities of the Violence Against Women and Substance Use Prevention Initiative. The GA will report directly to the Project Director of the West Virginia Behavioral Health Workforce and Health Equity Training Center ( TTC ), the project evaluator, and the director of the Center of Excellence for Recovery. TTC provides the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health with technical support for on-demand training for medical, substance use disorder, mental health, and domestic violence providers. Job duties: Respond to trainee phone calls and emails regarding training opportunities. Assist in the development of marketing materials/social media for the project. Assist in developing monthly reports to state partners. Collaborate with Project Director to manage virtual event coordination, including meeting facilitation and technical assistance during training. Assist in the coordination and delivery of continuing education unit certifications for trainees. Support the evaluation team in developing monthly reports that outline training activities and outcomes to state and national partners. Support training coordination and development through research in best/emerging best practices. Assist in all other duties as assigned pertaining to the project.

Graduate Assistant will work in the Marketing/ MIS /Entrepreneurship Division of the LCOB assisting faculty with research and courses. Provide research support for the division's professors and Chair. Assist with editing, researching articles, and creating new research. Assist faculty with data collection/analysis, conducting literature reviews, and other activities that aide faculty in publishing scholarly work. Assist faculty with grading papers, exams, and presentations and entering grades into spreadsheets. Construct exams, quizzes, and assignment sheets as requested. Proctor exams and assist with supervising class sessions for exams and large class projects. Tutor courses, lead group discussions, and complete other tasks that support the teaching of high quality courses Assist with Career/Major fairs put on by the Divisions and LCOB specific to GA's major. Assist with LCOB or divisional led community activities Work with Division's Chair to manage records archives, as requested. Responsible for assisting Division Chair and faculty with day-to-day projects as they come up. Other duties as assigned.

Fall Semester 2024 Graduate Assistants hired with the College Program for Students with ASD work as mentors for college students with ASD in academic, social, and independent living development areas. Time is spent directly supporting participating students as they navigate the college environment. Mentors are required to oversee evening study halls, help assist in test proctoring, as well as plan and participate in various social activities throughout the semester. This role requires that mentors regularly communicate and meet with their students and staff Support Specialists. Mentors are expected to attend any staff training that occurs during the semester.

This is a graduate assistant position will work with the Online Education and Certification ( OEC ) unit within the Office of Academic Affairs at Marshall University. This position serves a critical need to assist on our student services, communications, and design center. The GA will report to the Senior Director of Student Education to support the work of Marshall Online through: Provide assistance support to Marshall Online team on initiatives and projects that promote and support online student success. Utilize various communication channels including but not limited to email, social media, phone calls to connect students with information on programs and initiatives. Assist in the planning and delivery of events and programming. Collaborate with team and campus partners on programming and projects. Conduct and analyze research related to best practices and trends in online learning success. Utilize systems, data analytics tools and platforms to serve and connect students and, track and evaluate processes and efficiencies. Assist with surveys, polls, assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives. Provide support and training on technology and processes for engagement and programming. Other duties as assigned.

Part-time, semester-by-semester appointment Work directly with MU Research and Instruction Librarians, Circulation, and MU Online Design Center to provide quality reference, circulation, and teaching services to all students, faculty, and staff. May include nights and weekends.

Completing orientation/training and ongoing training assignments to promote the GA's professional growth and development. Assist in client intake process and administer necessary, basic assessments, and treatment planning. Write case notes, client assessments, treatment plans, and evaluations, and submits them within 48 hours and maintains client records both written and electronic. Will learn and become proficient in utilizing Titanium Schedule, the Counseling Center scheduling and documentation system. Participates in weekly supervision sessions in collaboration with site supervisor. Attends appropriate meetings, including staff meetings and other meetings and training with clinical staff. Identifies on-campus and off-campus resources, services and systems necessary for students. Assists with Qualtrics, and student intake and follow-up surveys. Assists and participates in outreach events sponsored by the Counseling Center including but not limited to training, workshops, psychoeducational and therapy groups, and campus activities. Perform Supportive Counseling duties with students as well as carrying a small case load (once released from Counselor mentors) of level 1 and 2 clients. Assist with walk-in appointments as well as crisis response. Other duties as assigned to assist the team and clients.

This is a Graduate Student Worker position paying $20/hour for up to 20 hours/week. It does NOT come with a tuition waiver. Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with facilitation of UNI 104 (4-5 sections/semester); meeting with UNI 104 students outside of class (weekly caseload 10-15 students); collecting, managing and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data for program assessment; supporting the programs overseen by the Center for Student Success.

Overview: The GA for Fraternity & Sorority Life ( FSL ) supports the planning, advising, and evaluating leadership development, chapter accountability, and community programming for Marshall's fraternity and sorority community. Provides support to various areas reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Life. Primary Responsibilities (75%) Reports to the Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life Advise one or more governing councils (e.g., IFC , NPHC , Panhellenic). Provide guidance and support to all fraternity and sorority leaders. Work closely with chapter presidents and the FSL Presidents Council. Assist in the planning and implementing FSL events, leadership retreats, and trainings, including but not limited to risk management, leadership development, academic success, health and safety, community engagement, professional development, and organization management Monitor and enforce policies and procedures related to fraternity and sorority life. Advise and collaborate with FSL student leaders and chapter members on university policies (including hazing and alcohol), risk management, recruitment, retention, publicity, fundraising, program planning, budget, leadership training and development, and officer transition. Maintain and provide accurate membership records and rosters using HerdLink. Compile and publish pertinent FSL statistics, including academic performance, recruitment, retention, financial, and general information. Collaborate with student leaders on risk management education and event registration. Support chapter development, academic initiatives, and service tracking. Work closely and maintain working relationships with national headquarters, HPD , MUPD , chapter alumni advisors, housing corporations, the City of Huntington, Fire Marshall, and Fraternity/Sorority Alumni. Co-chair campus-wide student leadership conference committee. Help assess student involvement data and assist with reports on student engagement. Shared Responsibilities (25%) Assist with Week of Welcome, Student Life programming, departmental marketing/social media, and annual assessment. Support university-wide programs led by Military & Veteran Services, Community Service, Parent & Family Programs, Club Sports, and Esports. Technology & Systems Actively use and assist others with HerdLink for event planning, rosters, co-curricular transcripts, and student engagement tracking. Employment Terms 20 hours/week at $12/hour Training and professional development opportunities provided Evenings and Weekend Hours Mandatory Reporter Graduate Assistants serve in a position of trust and authority, working closely with student leaders and organizations. Under university policy and Title IX regulations, graduate assistants are considered mandatory reporters. Graduate Assistants are required to promptly report any information shared with them regarding: Sexual misconduct or harassment Relationship or dating violence Stalking Discrimination or bias incidents Hazing or other forms of endangerment Reports must be made to the appropriate campus office, including the Title IX Office, Office of Advocacy & Accountability, or other designated university officials. Graduate Assistants receive training on reporting obligations, appropriate response protocols, and how to support students while maintaining compliance with university policy.

The Violence Prevention and Response Program ( VPRP ) is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and respectful campus environment by leading comprehensive and collaborative prevention initiatives, fostering a culture of community responsibility, and offering advocacy and support services to students affected by sexual or interpersonal violence. VPRP is housed within The Wellness Center (2w16A, MSC ), which includes our program, Wellness Programs, and Collegiate Recovery. We are looking for a student interested in assisting the Coordinator for Violence Prevention and Response in planning, hosting, and facilitating on-campus events and managing all social media platforms. This education-focused role entails working collaboratively with the Women's Center and Wellness Center. The student intern should be comfortable developing and facilitating in-person and virtual educational programming and should enjoy working in a student-focused team environment. This is a paid position of $11 per hour. Students are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. Responsibilities of the Student Advocacy Graduate Assistant: Assist in staffing the reception desk, greeting students, answering the phone, and maintaining the filing system. Assisting with triaging students' needs and connecting them with needed resources. Assisting in providing presentations and activities. Assisting in managing and maintaining the social media pages. All other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Eligible applicants must be enrolled as full-time degree-seeking students at Marshall University. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and respect for others' privacy. Strong written and verbal communication and outstanding interpersonal skills. Excellent decision-making and time-management skills. Strong ability to work with and contribute to a team environment. Experience using Microsoft Office programs and social media management platforms. Preferred Qualifications: Students seeking degrees in Public Relations, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Communication Studies, Sociology, and other related fields are preferred. Applicants with previous public speaking, presentation experience, or advocacy training will be given priority.