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Graduate Assistantship for the Academic Support Center
Position Description: Looking for a dynamic, passionate individual with excellent oral communication skills who wants to help students achieve their academic and personal goals.
- Work Schedule: Graduate Assistant is expected to maintain a regular work schedule of 19 hours per week
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assisting the Director with the development and facilitation of services and initiatives fostering student learning support
- Teach one or more sections of EIU 2919; a course designed to help students on academic warning succeed in college
- Become certified as a Certified Peer Educator and provide individualized academic assistance to students to improve their learning skills
- Offer ongoing support and referral services to students seeking to improve their academic performance
- Assist in the preparation of annual reports and the compilation of assessment data
- Conduct outreach efforts to enhance the learning environment at EIU including academic alerts, workshops, classroom presentations and staff information session
- Previous counseling/teaching/mentoring experience preferred
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and acceptance into an EIU graduate program is required.
Stipend: $1,100 per month including tuition wavier (in state or out of state) Students are responsible for university’s general fees each semester.
Dates of Appointment: to be determined (GA position is renewable after the first year based on first year’s performance).
Application Process: Please email cover letter/application letter, resume, and three references to Amber
Webb, Director, Email: ajwebb2@eiu.edu
Applications are accepted until the positions are filled. Additionally, individuals
must complete the GA application with The Graduate School.
If you have questions concerning this position, contact Amber Webb directly at ajwebb2@eiu.edu.
EIU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.