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Assistantship Positions

Please note: Assistantship positions are intended to complement the student’s program of study and a rationale may be required from the hiring department if the two are not clearly connected. Also, positions listed below may have already been filled. It is the student's responsibility to verify availability with the hiring departments. Should a student wish to have the assistantship application materials on file in the Graduate School sent to a department outside of their academic program, they must submit the request form (wiu.edu/graduate_studies/current_students/forms/GARequesttoDept.pdf)

Research and Graduate Assistants - Educational Leadership Department - Fall 2013

  • Research Assistant - 1 position at the Macomb Campus; 1 at the Quad City Campus
  • Graduate Assistant - 1 position at the Macomb Campus; 1 at the Quad City Campus

Duties of the Research Assistant - Assist faculty with research, development of teaching materials, and special projects. Skilled in using Microsoft Office software programs, familiarity with the U.S. Educational System and a high level of literacy and fluency in the English Language are necessary.  

Duties of the Graduate Assistant - Support the administrative and operational functions of the Educational Leadership Department. Duties will include: technical support, clerical support, recruiting students, and other support services. Skilled in using Microsoft Office software programs, familiarity with the U.S. Educational System and a high level of literacy and fluency in the English Language are necessary.

Start date for all positions is August 19, 2013.

To apply, applicants need to submit a resume with a cover letter by April 15, 2013 to: Angie Louden, Office Support Specialist, Department of Educational Leadership, Horrabin Hall 81B, Macomb, IL 61455.

Graduate Assistant - University Counseling Center - Fall 2013

The WIU University Counseling Center is seeking a full time (20 hours per week) Graduate Assistant applicant for the fall semester. Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and must be accepted into one of the following WIU graduate programs:

CSP, Communications, Counseling, Health Sciences, Kinesiology,
LEJA, Psychology, RPTA, Sociology, or Sports Management

Brief list of Duties: Presenting psycho-educational programs, conducting one-on-one study skill assistance, scoring assessment instruments, assisting counselors with special projects, and providing administrative support, such as triage and scheduling appointments.

Students interested in applying for the assistantship should send the following to the University Counseling Center:

1. A copy of the assistantship application that was submitted to the WIU Graduate office
2. Three letters of reference
3. A cover letter and a resume

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Direct applications and inquiries to: Marsha Dace, GA Screening Committee Chair, University Counseling Center, Memorial Hall 1st Floor, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 61455, Phone (309) 298‑2453; FAX (309) 298‑3253.

Graduate Assistant - Women's Center - Fall 2013

For information about this position go to wiu.edu/graduate_studies/WomensCenterPosition.pdf.

Graduate Assistant - 2/3 Time - Center for International Studies - Orientation and Student Activities,
Memorial Hall 347 (308)298-3734) - Fall 2013

Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to a wide range of cultures
  • Valid driver’s license issued in the U.S. and ability to drive a 15-passenger van
  • Must be available to work both fall and spring orientations, which occur the week before the semester begins
  • Knowledge of software programs to create promotional materials for international student activities
Preferred qualifications:
  • Previous participation in international student activities, especially Conversation Partners, International Neighbors, New International Student Orientation volunteer
Duties:
  • Manage all aspects of the Conversation Partners program - including recruit participants, make pairings, facilitate introductions, plan and implement activities for Conversation Partners, survey participants to make program improvements
  • Assist with the publicity, planning, and implementation of all international student activities (including website updates)
  • Assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the New International Student Orientation. This means the GA will be expected to work the week before each semester begins. Included in the orientation responsibilities is driving for local activities and airport/train station pickups.
  • Drive 15-passenger van for international student activities
  • Assist in the creation of new activities and organizations that help WIU international students integrate into the campus and community
  • Assist with CIS responsibilities where needed
  • Assist in all aspects of serving the international student population
  • Drive when needed for international student activities and WESL field trips
Application Procedure:

All applicants must write an essay (500-word maximum) answering one or more of the following questions:

-Why are you interested in the assistantship?
-How can you contribute to improve international student activities?
-What impact can a person in this position have on the lives of international students?

Applicants should email the following information to DM-Vizdal@wiu.edu:

1)Essay
2)Resume
3Contact information for three references
4)Scanned copy of your valid driver’s license (must be U.S. issued)

Applications will be accepted until April 19th.