NSP Graduate Assistantships

We will be accepting applications for Graduate Assistants for the 2012-2013 academic year beginning December 1, 2011.

New Student Programs is committed to providing services for new students and their families. Eastern views orientations as an ongoing and multi-faceted transition process, which involves academic, intellectual, civic and personal development. NSP strives to provide supportive programs and leadership opportunities for all students.

New Student Programs does provide several graduate assistantship opportunities.  This document will provide you with a description of the assistantship as well as the application process.

Graduate Assistant Position: Program Coordinator

Description: Coordinate the orientation, transition and retention programming for over 3,000 new students and their families annually.

Responsiblities may include:

  • the development and implementation of staff recruitment, selection, and training for over 75 students annually
  • facilitating prospective student events and programs
  • development and facilitation of orientation, transitional, and retention programs
  • facilitating leadership programs
  • teaching classes
  • marketing and publication development
  • supervising staff

Requirements:

Experience in orientation, first year experience, and admissions preferred.  Strong experience in student leadership positions (orientation leader/coordinator, peer mentor, student activities, residence life, Greek Life, etc.) preferred. Position is a twelve month contract and begins July 1, 2012 (preferred 2 year commitment). 

Remuneration:

$950.00 per month and tuition waiver (excluding fees) from September to April; $1,200 per month, meals (when dining is open) and tuition waiver (excluding fees) from May to August.

Individuals interested in applying for a graduate assistantship need to complete the following steps:

  1. Apply to New Student Programs: Application materials can be submitted online beginning December 1, 2011  You will upload a cover letter stating why you are interested in the position as well as your relevant experience, a resume', and the names and contact information for three references. http://www.eiu.edu/~nsp/machform/view.php?id=30
  2. Apply to the Graduate School: (http://www.eiu.edu/~graduate/home/index.php)
  3. Apply to the Graduate Program of Choice: (http://www.eiu.edu/~graduate/home/index.php)
  4. Apply for a Graduate Assistantship Online with the Graduate School (http://www.eiu.edu/~graduate/assistantships/assistantships.php )
  • Please be sure to select the New Student Programs/Orientation Office during the process.

Hiring Timeline:

  1. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 1, 2012
  2. Interviews will be scheduled during February and March 2012
  3. Candidates will be notified of their application standing by April 15, 2012