Title: GA Pre-Professional- African American Studies Program - Fall 2024 & Spring 2025
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Dean of Arts & Sciences
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The African American Studies (AAS) program provides an interdisciplinary approach to the examination of Black politics and life in the United States. This program is designed to be of interest to students who want to explore the many contributions African Americans have made to the political, historical, social, and artistic fabric of the United States. The AAS program services students enrolled in the program, faculty affiliated with the program, and offers year-round activities and events to educate the campus and local communities and promote interdisciplinary studies. We align with the mission and vision of the College of Arts and Sciences to prepare students to be global citizens who value diversity.

This position provides leadership, planning, and coordination of activities and events for the AAS program. AAS graduate assistants will learn the work involved in sustaining a successful interdisciplinary studies program and will deepen their understanding of African American communities in ways that support graduate studies in any of our affiliated fields of inquiry. This position is ideal for graduate students whose future includes interest and collaboration with African American communities.

30% Oversee operation of the AAS office. In collaboration with another graduate assistant,
this will include managing and creating programming for events, coordinating with
affiliate departments and faculty across campus, assisting with fundraising and grant
applications, meeting with community leaders, and speaking publicly at meetings to
represent the program. Ideal candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Office 365.

30% Mentor undergraduate minors. Hold regular meetings with assigned mentees to
discuss questions related to the minor and overall academic functioning and
adjustment. Plan and coordinate at least two events per semester to connect
undergraduate students. Prepare at least one professional development event per
semester for undergraduate students.

20% Collaborate with campus groups. Serve as the Program's liaison to the Multicultural
Center and other Interdisciplinary Studies programs, such as Women, Gender, and
Sexuality Studies (WGSS) and Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS); consult
and develop programs in consultation with the Black Student Union (BSU) and the
Black Graduate Association (BGA). This requires leadership to coordinate student
interests with academic programming.

20% Manage promotional activities. Update social media accounts, create promotional
materials, and update website to increase the program's visibility across campus and
the community. Compose emails and organize meetings among faculty and other
interested parties to keep the interdisciplinary community informed and in contact.

1473.00

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:
- Anthropology
- Communication
- History
- English
- Languages
- Literatures and Cultures
- Psychology
- CSPA
3. Applicants must have specific interest in interdisciplinary studies in African American communities.

To be determined. Hiree will work with director to set up hours.

Monday, August 19, 2024

Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List

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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.

Denice Masters, dlmast2@ilstu.edu.

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.

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