Graduate Assistant Student Accountability

Graduate Assistant for Student Accountability

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Graduate Assistant for Student Accountability

Marshall University’s Office of Student Conduct is seeking candidates who are communicative, organized, and skilled 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 is responsible for upholding university standards of student conduct and behavior and will achieve these objectives by creating developmental opportunities and guiding students through the process of resolving student conduct code violations.

• 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 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;

• Complete 20 hours of work per week.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 3.0.
• 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.

• Completion of bachelor’s degree by first day of employment.
• Enrolled (or seeking admission to) a Marshall University graduate program.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA.

• 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 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.