GA Pre-Professional - University College​/Developmental Mathematics - Fall

Overview

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.

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

$1,510/month

20 hours per week, evening and limited weekend hours required

August 2026

Resume, Cover Letter

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

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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.

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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.

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