Research Graduate Assistant, Department of Marketing in the College of Business

Eastern Michigan University; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University is seeking a Research Graduate Assistant in the Department of Marketing. This role involves assisting faculty with research projects, teaching support, and various academic activities. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant graduate program and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with research projects and teaching support.
• Conduct literature reviews and statistical analysis.
• Administer online survey research and manage exams.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Research Skills

Data Entry

Education

Graduate Program Enrollment

Job description

Title: Research Graduate Assistant, Department of Marketing in the College of Business

Employee Classification: GS - Graduate Student - Stipend

Pay Grade: GS 0

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision:Marketing

Department: College of Business

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The Department of Marketing in the College of Business anticipates hiring one new Graduate Assistant starting in the Fall 2025 semester. The selected candidate must have the qualifications necessary to assist department faculty with research projects, teaching support, and other academic activities related to the department’s areas of specialization. Students enrolled in the College of Business’s Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Master's program or the MBA program with a focus in marketing, supply chain management, international business, or a closely related field are encouraged to apply.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist department’s department/ faculty/staff with projects or assignments that require the skill of graduate students in the department’s academic programs in conducting research, administering online survey research, library work, literature reviews, data entry, database, statistical analysis, editing/proofing, formatting bibliographies, and other research-related activities in support of department initiatives.
• Assist Department Head/faculty/staff in teaching-related materials (e.g., photocopying, department workroom management).
• Take and pick up objective (computer-scored) exams to/from the computer center.
• Monitor/administer make-up exams.
• GAs in this position may also assist faculty in designing and deployment of research-based pedagogical programs, such as new course design, online course development, moving existing course material into online course management systems, and workshops for academic and general audience consumption.
• Assist department head/faculty/staff in activities such as covering the office, organizing the conference/work room as needed, preparation of materials/data needs/support for departmental, committees, and Advisory Board meetings and student clubs.
• Additionally, assist in the production and dissemination of departmental letters.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to work up to 20 hours per week if full-time; 10 hours for part-time is required.

A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.

Admission and enrollment in a graduate program at EMU is required.

Maintenance of a 67% course completion is required.

Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters is required.

Special Instructions:

Must submit resume highlighting experience, area of academic interest, familiarity with the different statistical analysis software, and two references.

Appointment Percentage:

100%