Graduate Assistant for Student Accountability

Position Details

Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Applicant Documents

• Description of GA Assignment

  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. The position is supervised by the Assistant Director of Student Advocacy and Accountability.

• 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 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;
  • Aid students to problem solve and be successful in college by collaborating with other departments in order to link students to appropriate support services;
  • Aid 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;
  • Aid 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.
  • The 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;

• Preferred Qualifications

  • No preferred qualifications listed.

• Department

  Student Conduct - MU3201

• Location

  MU - Marshall University

• Semester

  Fall Semester, Spring Semester

• Hrs Per Week

  Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Required Qualifications:

• Education

  Bachelor’s Degree

• Experience

  Must be able to perform all job duties listed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education

  No preferred qualifications listed.

• Experience

  No preferred qualifications listed.

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number

  MU3029GA

• Open Date

  05/30/2025

• Close Date

  Not specified

• Open Until Filled

  Yes

Special Instructions Summary

• Supplemental Questions
• Are you admitted to Marshall University Graduate School?
• Do you have a bachelor's degree?
• Are you willing to work different shifts?
• Are you available to work one week before the semester begins?

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter