Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are university appointments that give students an opportunity to work with faculty members and provide a method of funding graduate studies. They are an excellent opportunity for gaining experience and academic growth in the College of Business Departments of Accounting, Finance-Insurance-Law, Management, and Marketing.
Responsibilities
- Assisting faculty members with research activities
- Advising students
- Supervising laboratory groups
- Tutoring
- Grading Papers
- Working 10-20 hours per week
- Playing a leadership role within the college
- Participating in activities designed for MBA students within the college
Additional Information
- Incoming students and continuing MBA students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 to be considered for a GA appointment
- Department Chairs traditionally begin reviewing applications in late March for the Fall Semester and mid-October for the Spring Semester. The process continues until all positions are filled
- Approximately 25-30 assistantships are available in the College
- Full-time graduate assistants receive a monthly stipend of $850, and a full tuition waiver
- One-half time graduate assistants receive $425, and a full tuition waiver
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How to apply
An application must be completed online.
Postings can also be found by searching at www.jobs.ilstu.edu under:
Type of Position- Graduate Assistant
Department - Master of Business Administration.
Other assistantships are available throughout the University in such areas as residential life, the library, and computer labs. The specific department should be contacted to determine availability of positions.