Graduate Assistant

Step into the future of accounting with the Master of Accounting Graduate Assistantship at the University of Northern Iowa. This opportunity is designed to propel your career forward, offering you the chance to work closely with faculty, engage in meaningful research, and gain invaluable professional experience. As a graduate assistant, you'll be at the forefront of the accounting field, applying your skills to real-world situations and building a network that will support your career long after graduation. Ready to take the next step in your accounting journey? It starts here.

Graduate Programs
Position Details
  • Performing literature searches
  • Writing literature reviews or other parts of manuscripts
  • Finding, collecting, and analyzing data
  • Coding and entering research data
  • Organizing and maintaining research materials
  • Grading homework and in-class assignments
  • Grading tests
Terms of Employment
  • For the Fall semester 20/10 hours per week, beginning August 25, 2025 and ending December 19, 2025 (dates might vary upon approval of the academic calendar).
  • For the Spring semester 20/10 hours per week, beginning January 20, 2026 and ending May 15, 2026 (dates might vary upon approval of the academic calendar).
Compensation
  • Graduate Assistantship stipend is $3,090.00 for half-time and $6,180.00 for full-time per semester and may be prorated depending on start date.
  • Graduate Assistants may qualify for in-state tuition and fees.
  • Graduate Assistants may receive University holidays and do not work during the interims between semesters.
  • For more information on the Graduate Assistantship System and Procedures, review https://grad.uni.edu/faq-grad-assistantship-tuition-scholarship.
General Qualifications
  • Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student in a UNI's residential graduate program
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. First-semester graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00
  • Have an official transcript on file in the Office of Admissions
  • Be regularly admitted without provisions to degree status in a graduate degree program
  • Must meet UNI's HRS employment eligibility
Preferred Qualifications
  • Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student in Masters of Accounting Program in the University of Northern Iowa
  • Must be enrolled in 9 hours applying to the graduate degree
Application Details

To apply, submit the Assistantship Application Form. Attach: resume (required), cover letter (optional) and a letter of reference (optional). Direct your application to Huishan Wan:  huishan.wan@uni.edu.

Applications received by February 15, 2025 will be given full consideration.

UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.