Associate Resident Directors (ARD's) receive a tuition waiver for graduate classes and prerequisite undergraduate classes required for the staff member's Masters Degree.
Tuition waivers are also granted during the summer sessions. Staff members are financially responsible for student fees billed by the university.
ARD's receive a monthly stipend of $1100.00 a month. Click here for a complete breakdown of the value of the compensation package.
Staff members are provided with diverse professional opportunities including:
ARD's have the option for summer employment with University Housing & Dining Services working with our Conference Services Program. Eastern's summer camps and conferences program serves over 14,000 guests each summer.
Furnished offices include a private phone line, desktop computer, and network access.
All apartments are fully furnished and include appliances. Please let us know if you require special living accommodations.
Staff members are provided utilities (e.g. water, local telephone, cable, movies on demand, internet, gas, electricity, and trash removal) free of charge.
Staff members are provided with 15 meals per week in the residential dining centers and $140 Dining Dollars per semester (good in all four residential dining centers, Marketplace Convenience Centers, University Food Court, Java B & B Coffee Shop, and the Panther Pantry).
MLK Jr., University Union,
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-5111
Fax: 217-581-6489