Fall 2026 - GA - Finance / Economics

Marshall University; Huntington (VA); On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Marshall University in Huntington, WV, within the Lewis College of Business (LCOB), seeks a Graduate Assistant to support faculty with research and courses.

The GA will perform tasks such as research assistance, data collection/analysis, editing articles, and grading. Responsibilities include proctoring exams, tutoring, and assisting with career fairs and community activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience preferred; must be able to perform all essential duties as outlined in the job description.

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 aid 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.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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.

Graduate Assistant 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.

Department

Department Finance/Economics Department - MU2320

Location

Location MU - Marshall University

Semester

Semester Fall Semester

Hours Per Week Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Experience

Posting Number

Posting Number MU3072GA

Open Date

Open Date 06/02/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755