Graduate Assistant, Computer Science and Information Systems

Elmhurst University•Elmhurst, IL

About The Position

Elmhurst University welcomes applications for a graduate assistantship in the 2026-2027 academic year, which is renewable for the 2027-2028 academic year. This is a student position. Interested applicants will need to submit an application for admission into a degree-granting graduate program at elmhurst.edu/graduatestudies and be accepted before becoming eligible for consideration for a graduate assistant position that correlates with their area of study. Graduate assistants at Elmhurst University may be hired for a full tuition waiver based on 20 hours of service per week. Graduate assistants also receive a stipend while they are working, paid bi-weekly, in support of their continued education. Graduate assistants participate in their assistantships during the Fall and Spring terms at minimum, and may be required to participate during January and/or Summer terms. The Elmhurst University Department of Computer Science and Information Systems seeks a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year to provide technical support to faculty in their work with MCIT students and undergraduate students. The graduate assistant must have working knowledge of programming, Visual Studio, and IT systems and must be enrolled in a technology master’s program at Elmhurst University. This is a 20 hour per week position during the fall and spring semesters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Enrollment in good standing in an Elmhurst University technology master's program during the graduate assistantship.
Documented technical knowledge necessary to execute essential functions.
Working knowledge of programming, Visual Studio, and IT systems
Must be enrolled in a technology master’s program at Elmhurst University.

Responsibilities

Works with assigned faculty to complete a variety of tasks and projects:
Downloads, extracts, and executes code in .zip files containing Visual Studio projects.
Evaluates student submissions with metrics provided by the faculty member.
Prepares and saves evaluation results for faculty review and feedback to students.
Works also to support the department/department leadership to complete a variety of tasks and projects:
Assists with organization of evaluation metrics for curriculum review.
Assists with material preparation, as needed, for new courses.
Provides technical and research assistance for faculty where needed.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
Supports the University’s mission, vision, and values.
Performs other duties as assigned.