STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Students who get involved with the Eastern community on a more active level will find that a number of opportunities are just waiting to be experienced. Some will allow them to play a role in the shaping of Eastern's future. These opportunities will help to develop existing skills, meet new people and help build your future resumes.
Real world experience to build your personal and professional skills for your future.
Conference AssistantsSummer position from May-August.
Conference Assistants act as ambassadors to the campus for thousands of guests who travel to Charleston each summer. The position has a wide variety of responsibilities including working the front desk, night security, greeting at dining service, maintaining the linen program, and recruiting future EIU students.
Learn MoreDining Services
Panther Dining offers a variety of student worker positions within the University Food Court, Marketplace Convenience Centers, Panther Catering, or any of the residential dining centers located in the residential halls. Duties typically include bussing, dishwashing, serving, food prep, cash register transactions, and stocking inventory.
Learn MoreMarketing AssistantsPortfolio Required.
Marketing Assistants serve the Housing and Dining marketing department in areas of graphic design, photography, social media, and website management to assist in promotional and outreach efforts. A minimum of 2.75 GPA is required and must be available 10-15 hours per week.
ApplyNight Assistants
The Night Assistant program works closely with the University Police Department to provide top-notch security for students and university property. Night Assistants have a number of duties with their primary function being to act as the eyes and ears of the University Police Department.
Learn MoreResident AssistantsYear-long commitment required from August-May.
Resident Assistants (RAs) are student peer leaders responsible for developing cohesive learning communities in university housing. The RA position provides real-life experiences in student affairs, conflict resolution, team building, administrative tasks, and more. The position is a premiere leadership experience and one of the most challenging and fulfilling student leadership opportunities at EIU. RA positions are filled each spring and have a more stringent and unique timeline than other on-campus positions.
Learn MoreSenior Staff AssistantsYear-long commitment required from August-May.
Senior Staff Assistants (SSAs) are an integral part of the res. life community within Greek Court. As EIU Housing staff members, their primary responsibility is to provide support to the director(s) of their building(s) and to ensure residents’ needs (academic, social, etc.) are fulfilled in the best possible manner. Before applying, Senior Staff Assistants usually have RA or Greek experience, depending on the position.
Learn MoreService AssistantMust live in the hall served.
Service Assistants are representatives of the community in which they reside and act as the “face” of EIU Res Life. This customer-oriented position’s duties include answering phones, data input, computer inquiry, mail forwarding, filing, and, most often, assisting residents and guests at the reception counter. As positions open, applications will be made available on the hall’s webpage.