Title: GA Pre-Professional - University College/Academic Services and Curriculum Services (Visor Center) - Fall 2023 to Spring 2024

Division Name: Academic Affairs

Department: University College

Campus Location: Normal, IL

General Summary

University College Visor Center Graduate Assistants in Academic Services and Curriculum Services support and execute the programs and services of University College and the Julia N. Visor Academic Center. The Julia N. Visor Academic Center consists of 7 professional staff, approximately 10 graduate assistants, and about 100 student employees. While each staff member has specific programmatic responsibilities, the center operates as a team, and therefore, graduate assistants work with a diverse mix of both academic support services and programmatic responsibilities. This position involves direct student contact in a one-on-one environment. In executing the duties of this position, the Graduate Assistant supports the goals and objectives of University College.

Academic Services and Curriculum Services Graduate Assistants provide academic coaching to Success 101 students; assess students' needs and customize services to meet those needs; present academic skills workshops; provide evening and weekend supervision of undergraduate student staff; learn about and complete administrative components of higher education work; and create and test a philosophical approach for their career.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to the above duties, Graduate Assistants will have specific programmatic responsibilities in one of the following areas:
1. Assist in the coordination and programming of the curricular programs of University College such as first-year transition courses.
2. Assist with the supervision, evaluation, and training of content tutors and Supplemental Instruction Leaders in Academic Services.
3. Assist in the coordination of the CRLA certified Peer Mentor program, including participation in the selection and training of participants.
4. Utilize best practices in teaching and learning to assist students in their academic journey.
5. Assist in serving as a liaison for students in academic support communities such as Hope Chicago, One Goal, Phoenix Pact, and Bottom Line.
6. Other duties as assigned or discussed with supervisor.

Required Qualifications

1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook, which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf
2. Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in one of the following areas:
College Student Personnel Administration
Communication
FCS – Human Development and Family Science
Project Management
PSY – Clinical Counseling
PSY – Industrial/Organizational-Social Psychology
Quality Management and Analytics
School Social Work
Sociology
Speech Language Pathology
Teaching and Learning
Masters of Public Health
3. All ISU requirements for Graduate Assistants must be met, including full-time enrollment (9 credit hours) in a master's or doctoral program
4. Interest in promoting academic achievement for students
5. Interest in working with diverse student populations
7. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
8. General computer knowledge and competence, specifically experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Work Hours

TBD

Proposed Starting Date

Fall 2023

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1300/Mo

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume / C.V.
• Cover Letter

PLEASE NOTE: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior

Special Instructions for Applicants

Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID, simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., 000000000).

You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colleen Ayars, crayars@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.