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2023 SSA

GREEK COURT SENIOR STAFF ASSISTANT

The Senior Staff Assistant (SSA) is an integral part of the University’s Greek Court, Eastern's on-campus fraternity, and sorority housing complex. As staff members of University Housing & Dining Services, working in conjunction with the Office of Leadership & Engagement, SSAs are committed to the important task of building community, assisting in the development of an educational environment, and supporting the goals of the University.

Senior Staff Assistants serve as liaisons and a resource to students. They promote the integration of all aspects of campus life and assist the chapter leadership in establishing an environment in the chapter house that is supportive of the educational objectives of Eastern Illinois University.

Senior Staff Assistants are expected to display sensitivity to individual differences, acceptance of all students, and the ability to listen. Senior Staff Assistants are expected to serve as a positive role model and to exhibit consistency in performing their duties.

Senior Staff Assistants may not serve or be elected to the Presidency or any other positions in their affiliated fraternity/sorority that would require them to live in their own chapter house. Candidates should not serve in an elected position for the Residence Hall Association.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SSA POSITION

APPLY NOW (Applications Open Oct 30)

Qualifications for the position

  • Junior or Senior student standing during the period of appointment.
  • Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained throughout the appointment.
  • Previous experience in managing a group living environment is preferred (i.e., Resident Assistant, Summer Conference Assistant, Chapter House Manager, or Chapter Executive Officer).
  • Available to serve and live in the Greek Court Housing Unit for the entire academic year.
  • In good behavioral and academic standing with the University.
  • Membership in a fraternity/sorority is preferred, but not required.

Timeline for the Senior Staff Assistant Hiring Process

Date Event Location
Oct. 30, 2023 Application Opens      
Nov. 29, 2023 Information Meeting     Building 8 in Greek Court
Jan. 14, 2024 Application Closes  
Jan. 22 - Feb. 2, 2024      Interviews  
Feb. 9, 2024 Offers Sent  
     
                

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Housing & Dining Services

MLK Jr., University Union,
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-5111
Fax: 217-581-6489


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