GA - Research - Special Education - Fall 2026/Spring 2027

GA

• Research
• Special Education
• Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Job no: 521808 Work type:

On Campus Location:

Normal, Illinois Title:

GA

• Research
• Special Education
• Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Division Name:

Academic Affairs Department:

Special Education Campus Location:

Normal, IL Job Summary The Special Education Department seeks a Graduate Research Assistants to support faculty-led research. Graduate research assistants are generally assigned to individual or research teams. This position provides hands-on experience in educational research, data analysis, and scholarly dissemination. 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 Special Education, TCH, Education and Administration Foundation, Speech-Language Pathology, or Social Work. Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills (e.g., deconstructing complex tasks, organizing and prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines).
• Ability to navigate multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Experience and/or training in creating accessible documents.

Work Hours TBD Proposed Starting Date August 2026

Required Applicant Documents Resume Cover Letter 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 Bhagy Sankaranarayanan bsankar@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 .

Application Opened:

05/11/2026 09:00

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• Research
• Special Education
• Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Opened 05/11/2026 Closes Open Until Filled Department Special Education The Special Education Department seeks a Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) to support faculty-led research. Current Opportunities GA
• Research
• Special Education
• Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Opened 05/11/2026 Closes Open Until Filled Department Special Education The Special Education Department seeks a Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) to support faculty-led research.

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