Student - Graduate Assistant - MBA

Student - Graduate Assistant - MBA

Salary

$17.00 - $21.65 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Student

Job Number

FY2706329

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Woodbury School of Business Graduate Programs

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Max Number of Applicants

200

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Student Class Schedule

Research Statement

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking MBA students to apply for graduate assistantships for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 academic year. Graduate Assistants work closely with faculty members and program staff to support teaching, research, student success, professional development, and program initiatives within the MBA program.

Summary of Responsibilities

Assistantship assignments vary by faculty member and area of focus.

Opportunities may include:

• support for instruction
• research
• consulting projects
• digital marketing initiatives
• entrepreneurship programs
• student mentoring
• business development activities
• special projects such as event planning

Graduate assistants gain valuable professional experience while developing skills relevant to careers in leadership, strategy, consulting, marketing, entrepreneurship, project management, and higher education.

Applicants should review the individual graduate assistant position descriptions to learn more about the responsibilities and preferred qualifications associated with specific assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties vary by assignment but may include:

• Supporting faculty research, literature reviews, data collection, analysis, and scholarly or professional writing.
• Assisting with course delivery, student mentoring, tutoring, and instructional support.
• Supporting curriculum development, course materials, classroom projects, and learning management systems.
• Assisting with consulting projects, experiential learning activities, case studies, and applied business initiatives.
• Supporting digital marketing, communications, social media, event planning, and business development efforts.
• Assisting with employer engagement, networking events, professional development programs, and student success initiatives.
• Providing administrative, project management, and operational support for faculty, programs, and special initiatives.
• Completing other duties related to the educational and professional objectives of the assistantship.
• Detailed job descriptions and additional information for each position will be sent directly to graduate students in a separate email.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be admitted to and enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Utah Valley University.
• Must remain in good academic standing throughout the appointment.
• Demonstrated academic competence and professional potential.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in teaching assistance, tutoring, mentoring, research, leadership, consulting, marketing, project management, or professional support roles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, Teams, Excel, presentation software, and learning management systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute to projects with minimal supervision.
• Interest in leadership, strategy, consulting, entrepreneurship, marketing, business development, operations, or higher education.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Professional Expectations

• Graduate assistants are expected to maintain professionalism, protect confidential information, communicate effectively, and complete assigned work accurately and on time.
• Students will work under the supervision of faculty mentors and should seek guidance when responsibilities or expectations are unclear.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

For more information on services offered to students, visit https://www.uvu.edu/studentlife/.

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Are you a current MBA student starting Fall 2026

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Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu