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Graduate Assistant for Womens Leadership Initiative
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A Project or Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative assistance to a program team or project management team. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages team calendars and helps to organize meetings and events. Provides administrative support for program activities, financial reports and budgets, grants or project proposals; may help to arrange travel.
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-4% projected decline
Job Description
Position:
Graduate Assistant for
Women's Leadership Initiative Location:
River Forest, IL Job Id:
2386
# of
Openings:
1
POSITION:
Graduate Assistant for Women's Leadership Initiative
DEPARTMENT
Division of Student Affairs
REPORTS TO
Director of TRIO
HOURS
NEEDED PER WEEK
Up to 20 hrs
PAYMENT:
$1,360 monthly stipend OR tuition remission (up to 6 credit hours for fall 2026 and 6 credit hours for spring 2027)
AVAILABLE TO
Students enrolled in a graduate-level program at an accredited institution
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT
(APPROXIMATE): September 2026 - June 2027. Please note that this is a 10-month commitment.
PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY
The Graduate Assistant (GA) of the Women's Leadership Initiative will provide direct assistance to the Assistant Director of TRIO with the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of the Women's Leadership Initiative within the department. The GA serves in an academic year appointment working
approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Assistant Director of TRIO.
In addition, the GA will build relationships and collaborate with various university departments.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Through an anti-deficit and solution-based approach rooted in cultural assets, the GA serves as a mentor and model of leadership through the following responsibilities:
Assist in the planning of a one-day Leadership Symposium that will occur in the Fall semester
Development of a comprehensive leadership program using theory and application for eligible scholarship recipients
Serve as a mentor to a small cohort of second year undergraduate students in their leadership development
Facilitate monthly mentor/mentee check ins with WLI cohort
Logistics and planning of monthly leadership workshops
Assist in the facilitation and execution of monthly leadership workshops
Establish and maintain connections with other departments, while collaborating on joint efforts
Perform other duties as requested, delegated or assigned
BASIC COMPETENCIES
(Required knowledge, skills, abilities)
Capable of articulating vision and exhibiting effective leadership
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Be able to thrive in a growing environment
Demonstrate close attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
QUALIFICATIONS
Period of employment: a ten-month term with a flexible start date beginning September 2026-June 2027, with the possibility of continued employment
Currently enrolled (or acceptance for enrollment) in a graduate program at least part-time during the regular academic year
Preference will be given to candidates with at least 1 year experience working in leadership programs or participation in a leadership experience
Experience with and/or knowledge of leadership development and program planning for students from marginalized communities
Position is available to external candidates
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Resume and cover letter.