GA Pre-Professional - University College/Peer Success Advocacy - Fiscal Year 2024-25

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Location: Normal, ILLINOIS
Deadline: ClosesOpen Until Filled

Job no:518536
Work type:On Campus
Location:Normal, Illinois

Title: GA Pre-Professional - University College/Peer Success Advocacy - Fiscal Year 2024-25
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: University College
Campus Location: Normal, IL


Job Summary

University College Graduate Assistants in the Peer Success Advocacy area support the student-centered mission of University College. This position involves assisting with all aspects of the Peer Success Advocacy program and supporting student outreach efforts in University College. This position has direct student contact in a one-on-one setting and a team environment.


Additional Information

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
-Assist with all aspects of the Peer Success Advocacy program, including hiring and selection, and training of student staff
-Observe, evaluate, and provide feedback to student staff as part of ongoing training process
-Assess students' needs and determine campus support interventions
-Participate in program assessment activities
-Demonstrate support for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive Peer Success Advocacy program
-Serve as a University College staff member, participating in regular staff meetings, training, required professional development sessions, department events, and supporting office functions
-Additional opportunities: learn about predictive analytics in student success initiatives; develop or enhance assessment skills; assist with data needs; create online training modules


Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1,473 per month


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 Communication - any sequence, CSPA, EAF, Psychology - any sequence, Social Work, or Sociology.


Work Hours

Between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Position may require occasional work beyond the typical timeframe for special events or activities.


Proposed Starting Date

August 1, 2024


Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"


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

Lisa Lawless, [email protected]


Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. 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 .



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