Academic Advice, Risk, Strategic Planning, Time Tracking, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees
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 Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you currently working on a Master's Degree?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents