Title: GA Pre-Professional - University College/Developmental Mathematics - Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Development Mathematics
Campus Location: Normal IL
Graduate Assistants in University College/Developmental Mathematics support the delivery coordination and continuous improvement of Developmental Mathematics academic support services. The Developmental Mathematics program includes professional staff instructional faculty graduate assistants and undergraduate peer tutors who work collaboratively to support student success.
Developmental Mathematics Graduate Assistants provide supervision and contribute to the daily operations and program support for the Developmental Math Lab working closely with professional staff in Curriculum Services and instructional faculty. This role involves participation in various supervisory administrative and assessment-related activities within a team-based environment.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the coordination and daily operation of the Developmental Mathematics Lab including maintaining a welcoming and student-centered learning environment.
2. Assist Curriculum Service full-time staff with the supervision training evaluation and ongoing support of undergraduate tutors in the Developmental Math Lab
3. Complete administrative tasks including tracking usage data and updating weekly tutor schedules as needed.
4. Provide academic support as appropriate which may include tutoring students grading student work or supporting tutors with content-related questions.
5. Assist as needed with developing and facilitating workshops review sessions or learning activities focused on developmental mathematics strategies and student success skills.
6. Support instructional staff as appropriate such as coordinating academic support initiatives.
7. Maintain confidentiality of student records.
8. Assess daily operations and provide suggestions to the full-time staff members.
9. All other duties as assigned or discussed with the Assistant Director or designated supervisor.
$1510/month
1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at All ISU requirements for Graduate Assistants must be met including full time enrollment (9 credit hours) in a masters or doctoral program.
3. Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in one of the following areas:
Accounting
Economics
Mathematics
Teaching and Learning
Technology
STEM - Focused MBA
4. Interest in promoting academic achievement of students mathematics understanding and skill development
5. Interest in working with diverse student populations.
6. Sensitivity to the needs of developmental mathematics students.
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
8. General computer knowledge and competency.
20 hours per week evening and limited weekend hours required
August 2026
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Diane Gamage
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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Required Experience:
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