SENIOR STAFF ASSISTANT AT GREEK COURT
The Position
The Senior Staff Assistant (SSA) is an integral part of the University’s Greek Court, Eastern's on-campus fraternity, and sorority housing complex. As staff members of University Housing & Dining Services, working in conjunction with the Office of Leadership & Engagement, SSAs are committed to the important task of building community, assisting in the development of an educational environment, and supporting the goals of the University.
Senior Staff Assistants serve as liaisons and a resource to students. They promote the integration of all aspects of campus life and assist the chapter leadership in establishing an environment in the chapter house that is supportive of the educational objectives of Eastern Illinois University. Senior Staff Assistants are expected to display sensitivity to individual differences, acceptance of all students, and the ability to listen. Senior Staff Assistants are expected to serve as a positive role model and to exhibit consistency in performing their duties.
Senior Staff Assistants may not serve or be elected to the Presidency or any other positions in their affiliated fraternity/sorority that would require them to live in their own chapter house. Candidates should not serve in an elected position for the Residence Hall Association.
Senior Staff Assistant Job Description
Qualifications
- Junior or Senior student standing during the period of appointment.
- Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained throughout the appointment.
- Previous experience in managing a group living environment is preferred (i.e., Resident Assistant, Summer Conference Assistant, Chapter House Manager, or Chapter Executive Officer).
- Available to serve and live in the Greek Court Housing Unit for the entire academic year.
- In good behavioral and academic standing with the University.
- Membership in a fraternity/sorority is preferred, but not required.
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Hiring Process Timeline
Date | Event | Location |
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Oct. 31, 2024 | Application Opens | |
Jan. 17, 2025 | Application Closes | |
Jan. 27 - Feb. 5, 2025 | Interviews | |
Feb. 10, 2025 | Offers Sent |