Graduate Assistant
We are no longer accepting applications for graduate assistants. We will begin reviewing applications for the 2026-2027 academic year in February, 2026.
New Student & Family Programs is committed to providing services for new Â鶹´«Ã½ and their families. Eastern Illinois University views orientations as an ongoing and multi-faceted transition process, which involves academic, intellectual, civic, and personal development. New Student & Family Programs strives to provide supportive programs and leadership opportunities for all Â鶹´«Ã½.
NSFP Position: Graduate Assistant
This position is a 12 month contract and is offered as a two-year assistantship. Please note: you must be in Charleston and able to start on July 1, as this is the first day of the contract.
Description:
Coordinate the orientation, transition and retention programming for nearly 1,000 new Â鶹´«Ã½ and their families annually, as well as execute programming to help Â鶹´«Ã½ feel welcomed and acclimated to campus.
Responsibilities may include:
- The development and implementation of staff recruitment, selection, and training for 50+ Â鶹´«Ã½ annually
- Facilitating prospective student events and programs
- Collaborating on family engagement initiatives
- Development and facilitation of orientation, transition, and retention programs
- Facilitating leadership programs
- Planning and executing large-scale events throughout the school year
- Marketing and publication development
- Supervising staff
Preferred Qualifications for Assistantship:
- Undergraduate experience in orientation, first year experience, admissions, and/or peer mentorship
- Strong experience in student leadership positions (orientation leader/coordinator, peer mentor, student activities, residence life, Greek Life, etc.)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks
Individuals interested in applying for a graduate assistantship need to complete the following steps:
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Apply to the Graduate School
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Apply to the Graduate Program of Choice: /graduate/If a CSA candidate, apply to the program first and select New Student & Family Programs as an interest for an assistantship. You will be asked to submit your resume through this process.
All other candidates will need to apply for a graduate assistantship online through the Graduate School. Please email a resume to New Student & Family Programs along with the program that you have been accepted to and when you plan to start at EIU.
Hiring Staff Contact Information
Tanya Willard, Director
New Student & Family Programs
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-6435
nsp@eiu.edu