2009-2010 Health Service Health Education Resource Center Available Graduate Assistantships

The Eastern Illinois University Health Service offers several graduate assistantships through its Health Education Resource Center.  Individuals selected for these positions assist the Health Service's Associate Director and Health Education Coordinator in the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education and promotion programs, presentations and interventions. As a result of their serving the Health Service Graduate Assistants 19.5 hours a week, they in turn receive a monthly stipend of $850 plus a tuition waiver.  Selected applicants are asked to begin their appointments on or shortly after May 16, in order to allow them to become orientated to the field of health education, as well as begin planning and implementing program initiatives for the fall semester.

Graduate Assistant Regulations
Prior to applying, interested individuals are requested to review  Eastern Illinois University's Graduate School Graduate Assistant Regulations.

Position Descriptions of Graduate Assistantships Being Offered For 2009-2010 - (Word Document)

• Substance Abuse Health Education Coordinator
• Marketing/PR Promotions Coordinator  
• Sexual Health Education Coordinator

Application Materials Required:
(NOTE: All materials except EIU Graduate Assistantship Application must be submitted to the HERC, even if materials have been submitted to other programs/departments!)
1.  Standard Cover Letter
2.  Eastern Illinois University Health Education Resource Center Graduate Assistantship Application
3. EIU Graduate School Graduate Assistant Application
4.  Statement of Professional Goals and how they relate to Graduate Assistantship(s) being sought
5.  Three Letters of Reference
6.  Academic Transcripts of all Institutions of Higher Education Attended

Application Due Date
March 10, 2000 is the preferred deadline for receipt of applications and additional materials for first consideration!.  However, applications will continue to be accepted after this preliminary date until all graduate assistantship positions are filled. 

How To Request More Information:
To request more information about available graduate assistantships available through the Health Education Resource Center for the 2009-2010 or the 2010-2011 academic year, call 217/581-7786, or contact Eric S. Davidson, Associate Director, Health Service.