CSUSM Recruitment

SMBA Graduate Assistant (Unit 11)

• Position: Graduate Assistant - Course Assist
• Academic Year: 2026-2027
• Modality: In-person
• College: Business Administration
• Department: Accounting, Finance, Management, MIS, Marketing, and OSCM

Job Overview

The College of Business Administration is seeking Graduate Assistants for the 2026-2027 academic year to support faculty instruction in a select group of MBA courses. This is a part-time, temporary position with a maximum of 20 hours per week, open only to CSUSM graduate students in the SMBA or FEMBA programs who have successfully completed the course(s) for which they are applying to assist. This work should not take precedence over the successful completion of the graduate degree program by the student in a timely manner. First-year students are ineligible to apply.

Potential course assignments include SMBA courses (BA 602, MGMT 604 ACCT 601, FIN 601, MKTG 602, OM 602, MGMT 606) and FEMBA courses (BA 611, BA 626, and BA 630).

Graduate Assistants will be placed in a course where they have relevant academic or professional experience. Final course placements are subject to faculty need and enrollment. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist faculty in the classroom for assigned course(s), including administering exams
• Support instruction of students, including grading, review sessions, and helping with course materials
• Conduct one-on-one or group tutoring
• Supervise labs or workshops (if applicable to the course)
• Respond to student questions related to assigned course content

General Requirements of the Position:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Current registration in a CSUSM MBA Degree Program
• Relevant academic or professional experience in at least one of the listed courses
• Knowledge of the subject matter related to assigned course(s)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in an academic environment
• Ability to assist faculty with research or class-related projects

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Anticipated Pay Rate

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $3,408-$6,072 Monthly

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Graduate Assistants are non-exempt employees. CSU policy limits work assignments to no more than 20 hours in a week in all campus positions combined while students are in session.

Application Timeline 

Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an on-going basis throughout the 2026-2027 Academic Year. All positions are subject to enrollment/registration as a CSUSM student and funding.