Title: Graduate Assistant, Department of Accounting and Finance 

Employee Classification: GS - Graduate Student - Stipend

Pay Grade: GS 0

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: Accounting Finance and Info Systems

Department: College of Business

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Provide support to the Department of Accounting and Finance. This includes tutoring in the Tutoring Center and other duties supporting the mission of Eastern Michigan University. Period of Employment: January 2026-April 2026. Second-year appointment is contingent on performance, academic success, and resources.

Graduate Assistants receive a stipend and a tax-exempt tuition waiver.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• In consultation with one or more staff or faculty members, assist in the support of the affairs of a program, department, office and/or curriculum. Other departmental related duties as required.
• Support staff or faculty members and students in the classroom and/or with grading, materials prep, data entry and related activities within the department’s academic specialties.
• Responsible for tutoring, working with students on learning strategies, and other activities supporting student learning and student retention in the Department of Accounting and Finance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to work 20 hours per week (100% graduate assistantship) is required.

An earned Bachelor's degree is required.

GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.

Maintenance of a 67% course completion is required.

Admission and enrollment in a graduate program at Eastern Michigan University is required.

Enrollment in at least 6 graduate credits during the Winter 2026 semester is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching and/or Tutoring experience is helpful.

Special Instructions:

The review of applications begins on September 17, 2025, and continues until the positions are filled.

In addition to applying online, please include Cover letter, resume and list of references with your application.

Appointment Percentage:

100%