GA Pre-Professional - Student Affairs - Professional Development & Recognition - Fall - Sp

Overview

Title: GA Pre-Professional - Student Affairs - Professional Development & Recognition - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Vice President Student Affairs
Campus

Location:

Normal, IL

Job Summary The Division of Student Affairs Professional Development & Recognition Graduate Assistant works closely with the Associate Director for Professional Development & Staff Recognition. This Graduate Assistant position is multi-faceted and will be responsible for various projects and assignments connected to professional development, recognition ceremonies, and cultural competence training facilitated within the Division of Student Affairs. This position requires weekday hours.

• Administrative Support – 35 percent
  • Attending meetings to support note-taking, brainstorming, and planning
  • Reserving rooms and ordering catering for events
  • Reviewing award application submissions
• Professional Development Support – 40 percent
  • Collecting, compiling, and analyzing professional development topics and trends
  • Researching, identifying, and maintaining professional development resources
  • Gathering materials and resources for sessions and events
  • Assisting in the planning and implementation of professional development sessions and recognition ceremonies
• Event Coordination & Setup – 10 percent
  • Setting up rooms for sessions and events, including arranging materials, moving tables, and lifting items up to 10 pounds comfortably
• Assessment & Data Reporting – 15 percent
  • Creating, analyzing, and reporting on assessment data for professional development and recognition ceremony applications
  • Creating and maintaining session registrations and evaluations

Rate / Pay: $2114 for 0.7 FTE appointment

Work Hours: Between 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday

Proposed Starting Date: August 2026

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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.

ISU 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 visa status to no more than 20 hours per week when the university is in session, but may work up to 28 hours per week when 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.

Contact Information for Applicants:
Angell Howard
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Important Information for Applicants: This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review. You may not begin work until results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. ISU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you need a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or other laws, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. If you have difficulty accessing the system, call Human Resources.