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Graduate Assistant

Marshall University
Huntington, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Graduate Assistant

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

The Violence Prevention and Response Program (VPRP) is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and respectful campus environment by leading comprehensive and collaborative prevention initiatives, fostering a culture of community responsibility, and offering advocacy and support services to students affected by sexual or interpersonal violence.

VPRP is housed within The Wellness Center (2w16A, MSC), which includes our program, Wellness Programs, and Collegiate Recovery. We are looking for a student interested in assisting the Coordinator for Violence Prevention and Response in planning, hosting, and facilitating on-campus events and managing all social media platforms.

This education-focused role entails working collaboratively with the Women's Center and Wellness Center. The student intern should be comfortable developing and facilitating in-person and virtual educational programming and should enjoy working in a student-focused team environment. This is a paid position of $11 per hour. Students are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities of the Student Advocacy Graduate Assistant:
  • Assist in staffing the reception desk, greeting students, answering the phone, and maintaining the filing system.
  • Assisting with triaging students' needs and connecting them with needed resources.
  • Assisting in providing presentations and activities.
  • Assisting in managing and maintaining the social media pages.
  • All other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications:
  • Eligible applicants must be enrolled as full-time degree-seeking students at Marshall University.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and respect for others' privacy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and outstanding interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent decision-making and time-management skills.
  • Strong ability to work with and contribute to a team environment.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office programs and social media management platforms.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Students seeking degrees in Public Relations, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Communication Studies, Sociology, and other related fields are preferred.
  • Applicants with previous public speaking, presentation experience, or advocacy training will be given priority.


Department
Violence Prevention & Response Prog - MU3021

Location
MU - Marshall University

Semester
Fall Semester, Spring Semester

Hours Per Week
Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

A student currently enrolled full-time as a graduate student at Marshall University.

Experience

Required Qualifications:

Eligible applicants must be enrolled as full-time degree-seeking students at Marshall University.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and respect for others' privacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Excellent decision-making and time-management skills.
• Strong ability to work with and contribute to a team environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs and social media management platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Students seeking degrees in Public Relations, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Communication Studies, Sociology, and other related fields are preferred. Applicants with previous public speaking, presentation experience, or advocacy training will be given priority.

Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
MU2713GA

Open Date
05/29/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Salary : $11

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