College of Education Graduate Assistant Application - College of Education Academic Success Center (ASC)

Graduate assistantships (GA) are fully in-person, on-campus opportunities for qualified students (Master’s and Doctoral) to work closely with College of Education (COE) faculty, staff, and students to support ongoing research efforts, operations of the college, to engage in ongoing conversations regarding educational issues and research with faculty, staff, and other student colleagues, and assist with other duties as assigned by their hiring unit.

The COE offers graduate assistantships, each of which provides up to a full, one academic year, tuition waiver of six graduate-level 4-credit hour courses required for the degree (excludes all fees) and an annual academic year stipend of up to $8,525.00. In addition, DePaul offers student health insurance and various types of leave.​ These benefits, in addition to comprehensive fees and u-pass fees, are not covered by the graduate assistantship.

You must apply separately to each department/program you are interested in working with. Graduate Assistant applicants are interviewed and appointed directly by each individual hiring area in the College of Education. Applicants are typically contacted for follow-up mid-May to mid-June. Official offers extended in August.

Please note that COE GA spots can be for full-time or part-time positions.
Typical full-time hours requirements are 20 hours/week Fall through Spring quarters, including student/course break periods when university offices are still open.
Typical part-time hours requirements are 10 hours/week Fall through Spring quarters, including student/course break periods when university offices are still open.

If you wish to know more about this position including quarterly hour requirements and remuneration, please communicate with the application contact for this posting as listed on the COE website: https://education.depaul.edu/student-resources/employment-career/Pages/student-employment.aspx

The goal of the Academic Success Center (ASC) in the College of Education is to provide students with academic support from entry into their program through licensure.
Graduate assistants support students in developing academic and professional skills necessary for success in their coursework, field experiences, and licensure exams. This includes helping students strengthen executive functioning skills such as project planning, organization, and time management; providing support with writing and lesson planning; and offering tutoring and workshops to help students prepare for Illinois licensure exams.
Graduate assistants are also responsible for assisting with administrative tasks related to ASC programming and student services. All graduate assistants must attend staff meetings and bi-weekly supervision meetings with the Director.
The position requires flexibility in working hours. Graduate assistants must be available to work evenings and Fridays. Although most student meetings take place online, graduate assistants are required to work on campus rather than remotely.
Two full-time graduate assistant positions are available:

1. Reading / Language Arts Specialist
The Reading/Language Arts Specialist develops academic support resources and tutoring for students preparing for the following Illinois licensure content exams:

• Secondary English
• World Language
• Social Science and History
• Elementary Education
• Early Childhood Education

Responsibilities include researching and creating study guides for these exams, providing two workshops per exam each quarter, and offering individual tutoring to students throughout the academic year.
This graduate assistant also serves as a writing tutor for College of Education graduate students and English Language Learners (ELL), helping students improve academic writing and address common language challenges faced by non-native English speakers.

In addition, the Reading/Language Arts Specialist supports online and international students as they adapt to the academic culture and expectations of their programs at DePaul. This includes assisting students with:

• D2L and other university technologies
• Executive functioning skills such as organization and time management
• Navigating university resources and student services

The specialist will also develop digital resources for students, including short instructional videos and social media content (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram) focused on reading, research, and writing strategies. These materials will be shared on ASC and College program websites.
This position is also responsible for marketing ASC programming and events, including:

• Designing flyers
• Posting announcements on social media
• Promoting events through DeHub
• Submitting information to the OASIS newsletter each week

The Reading/Language Arts Specialist is expected to work Monday through Thursday afternoons, including two evenings per week until 6:00 p.m., as well as occasional Fridays.
Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with tutoring or academic coaching
• Experience creating social media or digital learning materials
• Familiarity with standardized test preparation
• Ability to coach students in executive functioning and study skills

2. Learning Specialist
The Learning Specialist develops workshops and provides individual tutoring to help students pass the following Illinois licensure content exams:

• Special Education
• Elementary Education
• Physical Education
• Early Childhood Education

Knowledge of mathematics through Algebra is preferred, as this content is required for the Elementary Education content exam.
The Learning Specialist also supports students in their coursework by:

• Assisting with lesson planning
• Tutoring students in College of Education classes
• Coaching students during field experiences and student teaching
  Previous classroom teaching experience is essential for this role.

In collaboration with the Director of Student Success, the Learning Specialist will serve as the liaison to the AUSL and ASSET residency programs. Working with program directors, the Learning Specialist will help coach and support students identified as needing additional assistance in their coursework and field placements.
Administrative responsibilities for this position include:

• Managing and maintaining the physical space of the Academic Success Center
• Ordering office and instructional supplies
• Maintaining the ASC calendar and scheduling appointments
• Monitoring and responding to ASC email
• Managing the ASC library database in IBLIB
• Checking materials in and out of the ASC library
• Contacting students regarding overdue books or materials

Preferred qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position is a doctoral student with 3–5 years of teaching experience and strong skills in instructional coaching and student support.

Both graduate assistant positions play an essential role in supporting the academic success and professional development of College of Education students from program entry through licensure.

If you have general inquiries, not department or program specific, please contact: Maya Muschitz at mmuschit@depaul.edu
If you have Academic Success Center specific questions, please contact Nora Murphy at nmurphy4@depaul.edu.