Graduate Studies

Assistantship Positions

Please note: Assistantship positions are intended to complement the student’s program of study and a rationale may be required from the hiring department if the two are not clearly connected. Also, positions listed below may have already been filled. It is the student's responsibility to verify availability with the hiring departments.

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Graduate Assistantship - 1 position available
Macomb campus - Spring 2024
College of Business and Technology - Social Media/Marketing position

The College of Business and Technology (CBT) is seeking a person to assist with the development and execution of a marketing and social media strategy utilizing the printed and digital materials, social media, and CBT website. The candidate will work with the CBT leadership team (Dean, Associate Dean, and Directors) to develop content to increase awareness of CBT activities and drive customer engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • 50% Designing Marketing Materials - create digital and print marketing materials for CBT programs, events, and outreach intiatives consisten with university branding guidelines to ensure content is informative and appealing.
  • 30% Social Media Management - planning, implementing, and monitoring our social media strategy to increase our online presence. This includes content creation (text and video) and management for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The selected candidate will engage with customers/followers on the various platforms, and work collaboratively with University Communications and Marketing to promote CBT activities and events.
  • 10% Event Planning/Assistance - assistance with CBT event planning and coordination for specialty events.
  • 10% Website Oversight - assist Directors and select faculty with website content changes (some training available).

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience with content creation and management of social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
  • Knowledge of graphic design principles for creation of printed marketing materials
  • Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Knowledgeable in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
  • General photography and copywriting skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Familiarity with web design and publishing

Application:

Please send a current resume to the College of Business and Technology at cbt@wiu.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 30, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Start date will be Spring 2024.

Graduate Assistantship - 1 position available
Macomb campus - Fall 2023/Spring 2024
School of Education - America Reads Program (*Federal Work Study eligible only)

The School of Education has an opening for the Fall 2023/Spring 2024 semesters with the America Reads Program. Candidates for this position must be eligible to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2023-2024 academic year and be eligible for Federal Work Study. *Only US Citizens or eligible non-citizens with an alien registration number are eligible to file the FAFSA.

Position Duties:

  • Assist in local grade school tutoring programs
  • Oversee volunteers
  • Recruit volunteers for the program
  • Write reports for the program
  • Tutor students when necessary
  • Assist professors in the School of Education (classroom prep, research, etc.) as needed

Requirements:

  • Fully accepted into a graduate program
  • Be available each afternoon 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Minimum 3.0 graduate GPA
  • Be a self-starter
  • Have strong communication and organization skills
  • Familiar with Excel, Word, etc
  • Strong oral English proficiency
  • Have strong professional dispositions

Application process:

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume via email, with the subject line "America Reads Application" to Jessica Starbuck at jr-starbuck@wiu.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Engineering Laboratory Graduate Assistantship - 1 position available
QC Campus - Full-time (20 hours/week)

Overview:

The School of Engineering and Technology is looking for a graduate assistant to assist the laboratory supervisor on the Quad Cities campus. The applicant must have a bachelor's degree and experience in the engineering technology field and currently be enrolled in a graduate program. The applicant must also possess strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervising engineering lab sessions
  • Conducting labs per professors' instructions
  • Management of materials used in the QC engineering labs
  • Tracking work schedules of student employees in the makerspace
  • Use, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipement
  • Fabrication of items for SET and senior project groups
  • Other duties as assigned

Application:

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to engr-tech@wiu.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Graduate Assistantship - 1 position available
Macomb campus - Fall 2023/Spring 2024
Athletics Facilities, Events, and Game Operations

The position of Graduate Assistant for Facilities, Events, and Game Operations is responsible for directly assisting the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Game Operations and the Director of Equipment Operations and Facilities with the management of game day and athletics facilities operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • contacting and organizing game day staff
  • hosting visiting teams and officials
  • assisting in set-up and tear down of events
  • assisting with athletics facility scheduling, planning, and maintenance
  • other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • ability to lift up to 75 lbs
  • ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Application:

To apply, email cover letter, resume and three professional references to Kyle Steinacher, RK-Steinacher@wiu.ed. Review of applicants will begin April 1, 2023 and will continue until position is filled. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in the position applied for. All application materials must be submitted to be considered for the position.

Graduate Assistantship - 1 position available
Macomb campus - Fall 2023/Spring 2024
Athletics Creative Design

The position of Graduate Assistant for Creative Design is responsible for directly assisting media relations and marketing with design, creation, development, and production of all multimedia projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • producing, filming, and editing video content, including features, interviews, highlight packages, and commercials for the department website, social media, and video boards
  • creation of all department social media graphics and print materials
  • other duties as assigned

This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Application:

To apply, email cover letter, resume and three professional references to Kyle Steinacher, RK-Steinacher@wiu.edu. Review of applicants will begin April 1, 2023 and will continue until position is filled. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in the position applied for. All application materials must be submitted to be considered for the position.

Graduate Student Employment Positions - Non-Assistantship

The below positions are employment opportunities for graduate students but are not assistantship positions. They do not come with a tuition waiver nor follow the eligibility requirements of assistantships.

None posted at this time.