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

Job Summary

The Graduate Assistant of Facilities will assist the Assistant Director of Facilities in the management of all facilities tasks and projects for the department. This includes but is not limited to:

• Liaise with professionals and tradespeople across campus. (30%)
• Assist with project coordination for the residence halls and on-campus apartments (requires in-person attendance). (25%)
• Respond in-person to University properties to address student concerns, respond to facilities crises, meet with project managers, and inspect building systems. (15%)
• Communicate important aspects of facilities projects with stakeholders including campus partners, external vendors, students and staff. (10%)
• Assist the Assistant Director in assessing, evaluating, and prioritizing future potential projects. (10%)
• Complete facilities assessment projects (i.e. work order reports, trends). (5%)
• Organize files and information related to facilities. (5%)
• Carry out other relevant duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Facilities or Director of University Housing Services.

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: College Student Personnel Administration, Communication, Technology, Project Management, Political Science
3. Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently on projects and execute from start to finish
• A strong commitment to the growth and development of students
• Prior experience/interest working assessment or living in a residence hall environment are strongly preferred, but not required.

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

Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

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.

Contact Information for Applicants

Jamie Neville - jnevill@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.