EIU Student Success

Student Success Center Employment Opportunities

Full Time Positions

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Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantship for the Student Success 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 17 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the Director with the development and facilitation of services and initiatives fostering student learning support
• Teach 3 sections of EIU 2919; a course designed to help students on academic warning succeed in college- 1 in the fall and 2 in the spring
• Provide individualized academic assistance to students to improve their learning skills-Reinstated students, Review admit students, referrals, EIU 2919 students
• 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 workshops, classroom presentations and staff information session
• Previous counseling/teaching/mentoring experience preferred
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required.  Acceptance into an EIU graduate program is required.

Stipend: $1000 per month including tuition wavier (in state or out of state)

Dates of Appointment:  August 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022 (GA position renewable through the 2022-2023 academic year based on first year’s performance).  Student is responsible for university’s general fees each semester. 

Application Process: Please email cover letter/application letter, resume, and three references to Cindy Boyer, Director, Email: cboyer@eiu.edu 
Applications accepted until the position is filled.

If you have questions concerning this position, contact Cindy Boyer directly. 

EIU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.