Graduate Assistantship Overview
Elmhurst University welcomes applications for a graduate assistantship in the Weigand Center for Professional Excellence (WCPE) for the 2024-2025 academic year, which is eligible for renewal for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a student position. Interested applicants will need to submit an application for admission into a degree seeking graduate program at and be accepted before becoming eligible for consideration for a graduate assistant position that correlates with their area of study.

Graduate assistants at Elmhurst University may be hired for a full tuition waiver based on 20 hours of service per week. Graduate assistants will also receive a stipend while they are working, paid bi-weekly, in support of their continued education. Graduate assistants will participate in their assistantships during the Fall and Spring terms at minimum and may be required to participate during January and/or Summer terms.

Eligible Graduate Programs: M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, M.B.A.

Weekly Hours: 20

Tuition Waiver: Full
Stipend: $625 monthly, August-May
Terms: Fall, January, Spring

Special Notation: Offers for this position are conditional upon acceptance into one of the above noted graduate programs at Elmhurst University. Graduate students must maintain full-time enrollment in their graduate program in order to maintain a graduate assistantship.

The Weigand Center for Professional Excellence (WCPE) supports Elmhurst University students and alumni as they identify their strengths, explore career possibilities and prepare for the job search. The Graduate Assistant provides administrative support to the following programmatic areas of the WCPE: the Mentoring Program, Career Education, and E-celerator/Jans Program. This position is supervised by the Director of Career Education and the Director, Jans Program, and E-celerator Executive in Residence.

Mentoring Program:

Career Education:

Jans Program/E-celerator:

Employee is typically subject to indoor work, though some outdoor work may be required. Physical activities include repetitive motion and exerting up to 10 pounds of force in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, more than 20 graduate and certificate programs in flexible formats, and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University is among the top-ranked colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University's mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an equal opportunity Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.