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Title: GA - Pre-Professional - Career Programming Graduate Assistant - Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Career Services
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Career Services’ mission is to empower and support Redbirds to achieve their professional goals by providing resources, experiences, and industry connections. The primary function of the Career Programming Graduate Assistant is to offer programs and events that link student and alumni populations to career development and career readiness opportunities. The CPGA plans and implements programs and events, assists with career fairs, and works to aid in achieving the goals of the Career Services department.

The CPGA will assist their direct supervisor, the Program Coordinator for Student Relations, with the planning and execution of programs and events.

Specific duties include:

- Work with the Student Relations team to initiate and execute programs to enhance student's overall career readiness.
- Collect and compile data and write reports on programs to be presented in the Career Services Annual Report.
- Co-create assessment instruments to assess program and event outcomes.
- Research and assess best practices specifically related to student career readiness and compile results.
- Develop program ideas to assist students with career development and career readiness based on NACE career competencies.
- Develop outreach activities that encourage students to participate in Career Services programs and events.
- Develop relationships with student groups to promote programs hosted by Career Services.
- Facilitate in-person and virtual programs and events by conducting pre-event planning, hosting the event, logistical setup support, and closing the event.
- Work with all functional areas of Career Services to promote programs and services.
- Participate in appropriate office teams and committees and assume leadership when requested.
- Participate in evening/weekend career event activities, including and in addition to all career fairs, Career Services programs, and University events.
- Conduct benchmarking and research on career programs and events - specifically for targeted populations.
- Perform various business functions, including accounts payable and receivables for various career events.
- Participate in Student Relations Team meetings.
- Assist with special projects

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1,510 for 0.5 FTE appointment

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 graduate programs in College Student Personnel Administration.
3. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work is required. GRE may be required for some programs
4. Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written
5. Willingness to work in a team environment
6. Experience giving presentations to varying size audiences
7. Detail-oriented, critical thinking and problem-solving skills a must
8. Ability to work effectively on several projects simultaneously
9. Ability to work cooperatively in a team
10. Technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite
11. Ability to work evenings and weekends

Work Hours

TBD

Proposed Starting Date

August 4, 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List

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

his is a 9.5 month Graduate Assistantship with a contract period from August 4, 2025 - May 8, 2026. As a GA, you will be expected to adhere to the University Administrative Calendar and all expectations as set forth in the offer letter. An extension of this appointment is available, pending satisfactory performance.

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.

Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook (http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf).

Contact Information for Applicants

Tamanna Tasmin
ttasmin@ilstu.edu

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 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.