Title: GA Pre-Professional - University College/Developmental Mathematics - Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Development Mathematics
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Graduate Assistants in University College/Developmental Mathematics support the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of Developmental Mathematics academic support services. The Developmental Mathematics program includes professional staff, instructional faculty, graduate assistants, and undergraduate peer tutors who work collaboratively to support student success.
Developmental Mathematics Graduate Assistants provide supervision and contribute to the daily operations and program support for the Developmental Math Lab, working closely with professional staff in Curriculum Services and instructional faculty. This role involves participation in various supervisory, administrative, and assessment-related activities within a team-based environment.

Additional Information

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the coordination and daily operation of the Developmental Mathematics Lab, including maintaining a welcoming and student-centered learning environment.
2. Assist Curriculum Service full-time staff with the supervision, training, evaluation, and ongoing support of undergraduate tutors in the Developmental Math Lab
3. Complete administrative tasks, including tracking usage data and updating weekly tutor schedules as needed.
4. Provide academic support as appropriate, which may include tutoring students, grading student work, or supporting tutors with content-related questions.
5. Assist as needed with developing and facilitating workshops, review sessions, or learning activities focused on developmental mathematics strategies and student success skills.
6. Support instructional staff as appropriate, such as coordinating academic support initiatives.
7. Maintain confidentiality of student records.
8. Assess daily operations and provide suggestions to the full-time staff members.
9. All other duties as assigned or discussed with the Assistant Director or designated supervisor.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1,510/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. All ISU requirements for Graduate Assistants must be met including full time enrollment (9 credit hours) in a master's or doctoral program.
3. Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in one of the following areas:
Accounting
Economics
Mathematics
Teaching and Learning
Technology
STEM - Focused MBA
4. Interest in promoting academic achievement of students, mathematics understanding, and skill development
5. Interest in working with diverse student populations.
6. Sensitivity to the needs of developmental mathematics students.
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
8. General computer knowledge and competency.

Work Hours

20 hours per week, evening and limited weekend hours required

Proposed Starting Date

August 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, 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 to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

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

Diane Gamage, sgamage@ilstu.edu, 309-438-7100

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.