GA Pre-Professional - UHS Marketing - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

Title: GA Pre-Professional - UHS Marketing - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: University Housing Services
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Graduate Assistant will assist the Assistant Director of Marketing and Assessment in the development of all marketing/assessment efforts for the department and VPSA initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to:

• (30%) - Manage and assign graphic design and multimedia projects to student workers. Responsible for monitoring projects to completion for the Assistant Director’s approval.
• (30%) - Assess and analyze social media trends and data to develop content for social media channels. Develop measurable media strategies grounded in objectives and college student insights to guide student engagement growth on all platforms.
• (30%) - Assist with composing department news, articles, and stories. Assist with compiling information needed for departmental press releases and community alerts.
• (5%) - Assist with survey development, execution, and compilation as needed for the department’s assessment efforts.
• (5%) - Contribute to website reviews and updates, including content, design, and interactive media.
• Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by the department.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1,510 for 0.5 FTE appointment

Required Qualifications

1. 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 one of the following areas: Art, MBA, Communication, Creative Technologies, College Student Personnel Administration, English, Project Management, Sociology

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity using a variety of social media platforms
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organization and attention to detail
• Marketing, graphic design, public relations, photography, or videography experience
• Interest in marketing research/assessment
• Ability to plan, work independently, and execute projects from start to finish

Work Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm by schedule, some nights and weekends required.

Proposed Starting Date

August 3, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID, simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., 000000000).

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.

Illinois State University 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 their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is 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 (http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf).

Contact Information for Applicants

Hillary Campos-Mathena - hecampo@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.