Graduate Assistant for Student Accountability

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Graduate Assistant for Student Accountability 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

Summary of Position:

Marshall University's Office of Student Conduct is seeking candidates who are communicative, organized, and skilled applicants for a 20 hour a week graduate assistantship responsible for supporting the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability's mission. This position is supervised by the Assistant Director of Student Advocacy and Accountability. The Student Accountability Graduate Assistant in the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability is responsible for upholding university standards of student conduct and behavior. The appointee will achieve these objectives by creating developmental opportunities as well as guiding students through the process of resolving student conduct code violations.

Position Duties

• Support and implement the mission, vision, and goals of the University, Division of Student Affairs, and Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability;
• Provide information to students regarding the university's conduct process; inform students of their rights and responsibilities;
• Adjudicate student conduct code violations and follow up on sanction completion;
• Advocate for students in the formal hearing process;
• Assist students to problem solve and be successful in college by collaborating with other departments in order to link students to appropriate support services;
• Assist the Assistant Director with selection and training of student conduct board members;
• Report student issues through appropriate channels in a timely manner;
• Plan and implement programming and educational initiatives;
• Assist with department events and functions as needed; some evening and weekend work may be required;

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 2025-2026 academic year.
• Appointment is based on performance and is renewable upon evaluation, and consent of the Senior Director of Student Advocacy and Accountability.
• Assistantship will begin August 4, 2025 and run through May 15, 2026.
• Outside employment must be approved by the Assistant Director of Student Advocacy and Accountability. Approval will be based on position and academic performance; outside employment cannot interfere with GA responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor's degree by first day of employment
• Enroll (or seeking admittance) in a Marshall University graduate program
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA

The Office of Student Conduct 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 Conduct - MU3201 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

Must be able to perform all job duties listed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU3029GA Open Date 05/30/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you admitted to Marshall University Graduate School?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you willing to work different shifts?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you available to work one week before the semester begins?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents