Title: GA Pre-Professional - Student Success in University College, Retention Services for Fall 26/Spring 27
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: University College
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Graduate Assistants in University College, Retention Services, support and execute the programs, services, and outreach efforts of University College, Retention Services. These programs include:
a. Project Success, an intervention program for students on academic probation
b. Redbird Reboot, an intervention for students with Early Alert Grades indicating academic struggles
c. Project Rebound, weekly group meetings for students on continued academic probation
d. Targeted calls and outreach efforts to students who might benefit from support
e. Assisting with Academic Records submitted to the Redbird Care Team.
f. Redbird Restart - assist with specific course lesson planning and program recruitment/enrollment for this one-credit hour course for students on academic probation.
g. Returning Redbirds, conduct outreach to former Illinois State students who left the University without completing a degree. This includes identification of missing degree requirements and exploring options of how those could be completed.
h. Utilize best practices in college success to influence student academic success and retention. Apply these skills to all tasks listed and other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Additional responsibilities may include: assistance with the Impact Award and participation in the Reinstatement Committee review process. This position may also complete benchmarking research on academic policies, programs, and supports offered elsewhere. Graduate Assistants may also assist in the preparation of the University College assessment plan. In executing the duties of this position, the Graduate Assistant supports the goals and objectives of University College.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1,510 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 the following programs:
1. College Student Personnel Administration
2. Communication
3. Psychology
4. Social Work
5. Sociology

Work Hours

20 hours per week with some evenings and weekends required

Proposed Starting Date

August 1, 2026

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

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

Amy Roser, asroser@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.