Title: Graduate Assistant (Accounting)

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

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work closely with Accounting faculty to support academic, instructional, and departmental activities. Responsibilities may include assisting with tutoring in the Tutoring Center, supporting course-related tasks, contributing to academic initiatives, and performing duties that advance the mission of the Department of Accounting and Eastern Michigan University.

Period of Employment: August 2026-April 2027. Second-year appointment is contingent on performance, academic success, and resources.

Graduate Assistants receive a stipend and a tuition waiver

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Support staff, 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 each semester is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching and/or Tutoring experience is helpful

Special Instructions:

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

Appointment Percentage:

100%