Fall 2026 - GA - Accounting

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University is seeking a Fall 2026 Graduate Assistant in the Accounting/Legal Environment Division of the Labed College of Business (LCOB). The GA will assist faculty with research and courses, supervise laboratories, grade quizzes and assignments, and help with data collection and literature reviews.

The role emphasizes research support, grading, exam construction, tutoring, and coordination for Career/Major fairs, with day-to-day project assistance as needed by the Division Chair.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Business experience preferred.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as described.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support for 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 aid faculty in publishing scholarly work.
• Assist faculty with grading papers, exams, 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.

Skills

Research support

Data analysis

Literature review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Fall 2026 - GA - Accounting Description of GA Assignment GA: Faculty Support - Assist faculty, services may include tasks as supervising laboratories under their supervision; grading quizzes, homework, and other projects; and assist with other course and research related duties as assigned. Job Description Summary Graduate Assistant will work in the Accounting/Legal Environment Department of the LCOB assisting faculty with research and courses.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Location and Hours

Department Accountancy/Legal Environment - MU2310 Location MU - Marshall University Semester Fall Semester Hours Per Week Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Education Bachelors degree Experience Business experience preferred Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

Education Experience

Posting Details

Posting Number MU3071GA Open Date 06/02/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts