GA Pre-Professional - Student Affairs - Professional Development & Recognition - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

Illinois State•Normal, IL

8h•$2,114•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 areas: Masters of Business Administration, Master's Degree in Communication, Master’s Recreation Administration, Master's in Human Development and Family Science, Master's in Teaching and Learning, Masters in Sociology, Master’s Degree in Social Work, Educational Administration and Foundations, College Student Personnel Administration, Master's in P-12 Educational Administration

Responsibilities

Administrative Support – 35 percent Making phone calls, copying, emailing, mail distribution, filing, and assisting with regularly scheduled reports
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