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College of Education & Human Services

College Student Personnel Graduate Program

Secure a graduate assistantship at Western and put your classroom theories into action with hands-on experience in one of 10 offices on campus. Develop essential professional skills, gain valuable knowledge, and become a top-notch student affairs practitioner dedicated to enhancing student learning and development.

If you are a full-time graduate assistant, you work 20 hours per week and receive a monthly stipend and waiver of tuition. The current graduate assistant stipend as of July 2024 is $1,224 per month or $9,792 per academic year (pre-tax). Graduate assistantships in University Housing and Dining Services also offer room and board benefits. Read more about how graduate assistantships connect to the CSP program with experiential learning.

Graduate Assistantship Descriptions

Center for Career Exploration and Employer Engagement

Overview: The Center for Career Preparation and Employer Engagement supports students and alumni by empowering individuals to create and achieve their career goals through active career planning and preparation. The Career Center offers engaging programming through individual appointments, workshops, and partnerships with employers and faculty/staff members to ensure a successful transition between college and professional careers. The Office works closely with the Division of Academic Affairs, the Division of Student Services, and the Enrollment Management division to ensure a positive student experience.

Work Setting: The Center for Career Preparation and Employer Engagement is part of the Office of Retention Initiatives within the Enrollment Management Division and serves students in Macomb, the Quad Cities and Online with staff in both Macomb and Moline. Our two graduate assistants are an integral part of the team and are included in a variety of activities/events related to the successful career preparation of students. Graduate assistants will participate in weekly staff meetings and other professional development throughout the year, as well as individual meetings with the supervisor(s). We celebrate 澳门六合彩历史记录 casual Fridays (wear Purple), individual and team successes, and interact collaboratively in a fun, engaging atmosphere.

Department of Counselor Education, College Student Personnel, and Social Work

Overview: The CSP office is responsible for the recruitment and orientation of prospective graduate students, as well as rentention activities designed to build and enhance the CSP community. These responsibilities require graduate assistants to work closely with student affairs professionals, department colleagues, current students, prospective students, and alumni. The CSP Team is comprised of faculty, graduate assistants, and practica students.

Work Setting: The CSP Office is located in Horrabin Hall. We value and foster an environment of professionalism, collaboration, intentionality, and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity and Access

Equal Opportunity and Access Graduate Assistant

Overview: The Equal Opportunity & Access office ensures that University policies and programs are in compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies, including Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The University's Anti-Harassment Policy is administered by the Office. The director of Equal Opportunity & Access is also the Campus Compliance Coordinator for the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Title IX Coordinator for the university. This includes monitoring and assisting academic and professional areas with personnel recruitment, hiring and other employment practices.

Work Setting: This is a full-time graduate assistantship (20 hours) reporting to the Director of The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. The position may require limited evening and weekend hours. One-on-ones will be held weekly. Preference will be given to students that show great interest in inclusion and Title IX issues. It should be noted that students who show an interest in making difficult topics fun is a plus! And we love music. And coffee.

First-Year Advising Center

Overview: The First-Year Advising Office provides academic advising for University Advising (UA) students who have not yet declared a major, the Reach program which is an alternative admission program, and First-Year students pursuing specific degrees. Graduate Assistant Academic Advisor support these efforts by serving as an academic advisor for 10 to 20 students. Other duties that support the mission and function of the office may also be assigned.

Work Setting: First-Year Advising is housed within Memorial Hall, an academic building near the center of campus. The atmosphere is collegial, with everyone working together to support students. The staff includes a director, four full-time advisors, and two graduate assistants.Work hours are flexible to accommodate both academic advising appointments during the day and outreach initiatives in the evenings.

Office of Student Engagement

Overview: The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) provides students with practical, educational, and leadership opportunities that complement the academic experience and foster a sense of belonging. We provide support, knowledge, and resources to both individual students and student organizations while assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of social, cultural, educational, and service programs. Involvement in the Office of Student Engagement enriches the student experience at 澳门六合彩历史记录.

Work Setting: The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) is a large, interactive office with 10 full time and graduate staff in addition to several student workers. Graduate assistants are an integral part of the staff and are included regularly in a variety of activities and events such as Rocky After Dark: First Night, Family Day, Homecoming, and Discover Western visits. We celebrate birthdays and other special occasions and welcome lively discussions on current trends/events at the table in the middle of the office. We believe you should enjoy your work and have fun!

Fraternity & Sorority Life Graduate Assistant

The Fraternity & Sorority Life Graduate Assistant works directly with the Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Life in advising and developing the Fraternity/Sorority Community. Visit 鈥媤iu.edu/fsl鈥 for more information.


Leadership Programs Graduate Assistant

Grounded in the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, the overarching goal of the leadership programs unit within the OSE is to prepare leaders who will have a positive impact in a global society.


Programming Graduate Assistant

The Programming Graduate Assistant works directly with the Director of Student Engagement in advising the University Union Board (UUB) Executive Board officers, chairs, and committees through 1:1 meetings, weekly group meetings, and retreats in addition to large campus-wide programming such as Rocky After Dark, Family Day, and Homecoming. Visit鈥 our website鈥 for more information.

Multicultural Center

The graduate assistants report to the MCC director and work closely with the office administrator, events administrator, coordinator, student Ambassadors, and volunteers.听

Casa Latina Cultural Center Graduate Assistant

Overview: Casa Latina is center located within the Multicultural Center. Our mission is to provide services for all students with an intentional focus on the Latinx community. Casa Latina Cultural Center offers a holistic learning experience allowing students to develop thru education, engagement and leadership. We strive to provide educational and innovative programs that promote the awareness, understanding, and celebration of the Latinx community thru ethnic identity development, social justice, community outreach, cultural expression, social and professional networking.

Work Setting: Casa Latina Cultural Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Multicultural Center directly across from the University Student Union.听听


Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center Graduate Assistant

Overview: Part of the Multicultural Center, the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC) provides ongoing cultural experiences, academic enhancement opportunities, and social programs designed to support the adjustment and academic success of African American students at 澳门六合彩历史记录.

Work Setting: The Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Multicultural Center.听


LGBTQA Rescource Center Graduate Assistant

Overview: The LGBT*QA Resource Center is located in the Multicultural Center and opened its doors in August 2011. Since then, the Center has helped 澳门六合彩历史记录鈥檚 campus reach 4.5 out of 5.0 stars ranking from the LGBT-Friendly Campus Climax. The LGBT*QA Resource Center is a space for students to become visible and form connections with the Queer community at 澳门六合彩历史记录 and in Macomb.

Work Setting: The LGBT*QA Resource Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Multicultural Center.听

Preference will be given to students that show great interest in social justice issues and the wellbeing of LGBT*QA individuals. Previous involvement with the LGBTQA community or working with students of diverse educational, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds is a plus.


Women鈥檚 Center Graduate Assistant

Overview: Part of the Multicultural Center, the current mission of the Women鈥檚 Center is 鈥渢o promote gender equity through education, support and advocacy, and to respond to issues affecting the status of female students, faculty, and staff.鈥 The Graduate Assistants are an integral part of the Women鈥檚 Center team and, along with the MCC director, will provide significant leadership to implement our mission.

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Divison/Department Description:

The Multicultural Center upholds the following pillars: Agency, Legacy, Inspiration, Activism and Solidarity. A shared motto amongst the four centers within the MCC is that we are each inclusively inviting and intentionally recognizing.

New Student and Family Programs

Overview: New Student and Family Programs provides various services and areas of support that assist students toward a successful transition into the 澳门六合彩历史记录 community. Services include Orientation (known as Leatherneck Launch) during the Fall, Spring and Summer which is designed to introduce new students to Western; Camp Leatherneck, an interactive program for new students based on the tenets of Leadership, Service and Community; Academic Success Coaching, which focuses on providing developmental coaching to students who want to increase their academic standing within the university; and the Student Learning Center, which provides support and academic skill development to all students through tutoring and academic success workshops. Graduate assistants have focused areas of responsibility but also assist in other office initiatives.

Work Setting: NSFP was recently created by combining other areas on campus. The office is part of the Enrollment Management Division. All offices are located on the lower level of Memorial Hall. The environment is fun, engaging, and collaborative, with opportunities to work independently and with other colleagues to help students be successful. Supervisor(s) will provide an opportunity for staff to grow and develop both personally and professionally. Suggestions and new ideas are welcome. The staff includes a director, two full time academic success coaches, and four graduate assistants. Offices are open from 8:00am-4:30pm however, hours are flexible to accommodate student needs and potential evening hours.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Overview: Graduate Assistants (GA) in the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities gain knowledge about student conduct processes and assist in the administration of and educating others about the Code of Student Conduct and 澳门六合彩历史记录 conduct system. The GA will demonstrate understanding and competency through adjudication of disciplinary conferences, creation and facilitation of educational programs, training of members of the University Hearing Board, and effective utilization of case management software.

Work Setting: The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities is located on the east side of the west of Seal Hall with University Housing & Dining Services. The GA will share an office with practicum students and a hearing officer if applicable. The GA will participate in weekly supervision and department meetings. The office culture is one that openly embraces dialogue, collaboration, and humor!

Undergraduate Admissions

Overview: Graduate Assistants in Undergraduate Admissions participate in weekday and Saturday admissions presentations where they will counsel prospective students and their families, including large group visits and admitted student visit presentations. These dates are determined at the beginning of each semester. GAs will also have the opportunity to potentially travel to admissions recruitment events off-campus. GAs assist with our large recruitment events, including Discover Western open houses and Experience Western overnight programs. These dates are schedule at the beginning of the academic year and include some Saturdays. Beyond that, GAs will have a focus for more specialized work in one of the specific areas listed below.

Work Setting: Undergraduate Admissions is a large office with several staff members and functional areas. In total, we have over 30 staff members under our umbrella. Everyone works together to guide prospective students through the admissions process. GAs will participate in weekly staff meetings and other professional development throughout the year, as well as individual meetings with their supervisor.

University Housing and Dining Services

Assistant Complex Director

Overview: The Assistant Complex Director (ACD) position is a live-in assistantship in the operation of a traditional residence hall program, involving areas of student development and administrative responsibilities. As an assistant to the full-time Complex Director, the ACD position provides opportunities to learn and develop the expertise and skills needed to function effectively in a residence hall environment, a student services division, or any similar organization.

Work Setting: The department holds weekly staff meetings, as well as professional development opportunities. We expect graduate assistants to dress and act as a professional-in-training. Our graduate assistants are a critical part of our team. This assistantship requires students to often be placed in a high stress environment with a large amount of day-to-day responsibilities and in exchange, the ACD benefits from a substantive professional experience. We look for staff who are dedicated, work hard, support and put students first, and can have a good time on our team. Due to the workload and intensity of this position, we look for candidates with previous residential life experiences or a clear understanding of the expectations of a live-in housing position.