2008-2009 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 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 2008-2009 - (Word Document)

• Marketing/PR Promotions Coordinator - Application Process Closed. Interviews are being conducted.
• Greek Health Education Coordinator - Applications Being Accepted!
• Sexual Health Education Coordinator - Application Process Closed. Interviews are being conducted.
• Research and Assessment Coordinator - NEW - Applications Being Accepted!

Application Materials Required:
1.  Standard Cover Letter
2.  Eastern Illinois University Health Education Resource Center Graduate Assistantship Application for Greek Health Coordinator
2.  Eastern Illinois University HERC Assessment Graduate Assistantship Application for Research and Assessment Coordinator
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
April 1, 2008 is the preferred deadline for receipt of applications and additional materials.  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 2008-2009 academic year, call 217/581-7786, or contact Rachel Z. Fisher, Health Communication Specialist, Health Service.