Fall 2026 - GA - Finance / Economics

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University’s College of Business invites applications for Fall 2026 Graduate Assistant roles in the Economics/Finance Division. The GA will support faculty with research and course activities, supervise labs, assist with grading, and help prepare exams, quizzes, and assignment materials.

The position requires at least a Bachelor's Degree and offers opportunities to engage with faculty on data collection, literature reviews, and scholarly publications while supporting teaching of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience with research or teaching support is a plus.
• Ability to perform data collection/analysis and literature reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support for faculty and Chair.
• Edit, research articles, and help create new research.
• Assist with data collection/analysis and literature reviews.
• Grade papers, exams, and enter grades.
• Construct exams, quizzes, and assignments.
• Proctor exams and supervise class sessions.
• Tutor courses and lead group discussions.
• Support division events and career fairs.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Fall 2026 - GA - Finance / Economics

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 Economics/Finance Division of the LCOB assisting faculty with research and courses.

• 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.

Department: Finance/Economics Department - MU2320

Location: MU - Marshall University

Semester: Fall

Hours Per Week: Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Preferred

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

Education Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU3072GA

Open Date: 06/02/2026

Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter


• Unofficial Transcripts