Student - Graduate Assistant - MAcc

Utah Valley University is seeking Master of Accountancy (MAcc) students to apply for graduate assistantships for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 academic year. Graduate Assistants work closely with faculty members and program staff to support teaching, research, student success, and program initiatives within the Woodbury School of Business. Assistantship assignments vary by faculty member and area of focus. Opportunities may include support for accounting instruction, academic research, student mentoring, professional outreach, curriculum development, career preparation, and special projects.

Graduate assistants receive valuable professional experience while developing skills relevant to careers in accounting, taxation, auditing, consulting, academia, and business leadership. Applicants should review the individual faculty assistantship descriptions to learn more about the responsibilities and preferred qualifications associated with specific positions.

Specific duties vary by assignment but may include:

* Assisting faculty with research, literature reviews, data collection, analysis, and academic writing.

* Supporting course instruction, tutoring, mentoring, review sessions, and student engagement activities.

* Assisting with curriculum development, course materials, classroom projects, and learning management systems.

* Providing administrative and project support for departmental, program, and faculty initiatives.

* Supporting professional development, employer engagement, networking events, conferences, and student success programs.

* Assisting with technology, data management, reporting, communication, or other specialized projects.

* Completing other duties related to the educational and professional objectives of the assistantship.

* Detailed job descriptions and additional information for each position will be sent directly to graduate students in a separate email.

* Must be admitted to and enrolled in the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program at Utah Valley University.

* Must remain in good academic standing throughout the appointment.

* Demonstrated academic competence in accounting or a related field.

* Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

* Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.

* Ability to work professionally and effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

* Previous experience in tutoring, teaching assistance, mentoring, research, or academic support.

* Experience with Microsoft Office applications, Teams, Excel, and learning management systems.

* Familiarity with accounting, auditing, taxation, research methods, data analysis, or related disciplines.

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage projects with minimal supervision.

Professional Expectations

Graduate assistants are expected to maintain professionalism, protect confidential information, communicate effectively, and complete assigned work accurately and on time. Students will work under the supervision of faculty mentors and should seek guidance when responsibilities or expectations are unclear.