Graduate Assistant for Student Accountability

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Marshall University's Office of Student Conduct is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Student Accountability. This 20-hour-per-week GA will support the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability, adjudicate conduct violations, and help students navigate the university's conduct process. The appointment runs for the 2025-2026 academic year (Aug.

4, 2025–May 15, 2026) with some evening or weekend work. Candidates must be enrolled in a Marshall University graduate program and maintain a 3.0 GPA;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed by first day of employment.
• Enrollment in a Marshall University graduate program.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Support 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 conduct process and students’ rights and responsibilities.
• Adjudicate student conduct code violations and follow up on sanction completion.
• Advocate for students in the formal hearing process.
• Assist students to problem solve and connect them to appropriate support services.
• Assist 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.
• Assist with department events; some evening and weekend work may be required.

Skills

Strong communication

Organized

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree completed by start

Enrollment in Marshall University graduate program

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Student Accountability

Description of GA Assignment GA: Clinical Practice - 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.

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 supervised by the Assistant Director of Student Advocacy and Accountability. The Student Accountability Graduate Assistant in the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability 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;
• Assist students to problem solve and be successful in college by collaborating with other departments in order to link students to appropriate support services;
• Assist 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;
• Assist 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.
• 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

The Office of Student Conduct at Marshall University commits to:

• Provide the Graduate Assistant with department, community, and campus orientation;
• Build a connected team amongst all levels of staff;
• Provide annual and on-going training;
• Help GAs to discover interests and offer opportunities for professional growth;
• Offer feedback, formally and informally, throughout the year;
• Assist GAs as they prepare to take their next professional step.

Department Student Conduct - MU3201

Location MU - Marshall University

Semester Fall Semester, Spring Semester

Hours Per Week Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

Must be able to perform all job duties listed.