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Graduate Assistant for Women’s Leadership Initiative

Dominican University
River Forest, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026
POSITION: Graduate Assistant for Women’s Leadership Initiative
DEPARTMENT: Division of Student Affairs
REPORTS TO: Director of TRIO
HOURS NEEDED PER WEEK: Up to 20 hrs
PAYMENT: $1,360 monthly stipend OR tuition remission (up to 6 credit hours for fall 2026 and 6 credit hours for spring 2027)   
 
AVAILABLE TO: Students enrolled in a graduate-level program at an accredited institution
 
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT (APPROXIMATE): September 2026 - June 2027. Please note that this is a 10-month commitment.
 
PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:
The Graduate Assistant (GA) of the Women’s Leadership Initiative will provide direct assistance to the Assistant Director of TRIO with the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of the Women’s Leadership Initiative within the department. The GA serves in an academic year appointment working
approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Assistant Director of TRIO.
In addition, the GA will build relationships and collaborate with various university departments.
 
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
 
JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Through an anti-deficit and solution-based approach rooted in cultural assets, the GA serves as a mentor and model of leadership through the following responsibilities:
  • Assist in the planning of a one-day Leadership Symposium that will occur in the Fall semester
  • Development of a comprehensive leadership program using theory and application for eligible scholarship recipients
  • Serve as a mentor to a small cohort of second year undergraduate students in their leadership development
  • Facilitate monthly mentor/mentee check ins with WLI cohort
  • Logistics and planning of monthly leadership workshops
  • Assist in the facilitation and execution of monthly leadership workshops
  • Establish and maintain connections with other departments, while collaborating on joint efforts
  • Perform other duties as requested, delegated or assigned
 
BASIC COMPETENCIES: (Required knowledge, skills, abilities)
  • Capable of articulating vision and exhibiting effective leadership
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Be able to thrive in a growing environment
  • Demonstrate close attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Period of employment: a ten-month term with a flexible start date beginning September 2026–June 2027, with the possibility of continued employment
  • Currently enrolled (or acceptance for enrollment) in a graduate program at least part-time during the regular academic year
  • Preference will be given to candidates with at least 1 year experience working in leadership programs or participation in a leadership experience
  • Experience with and/or knowledge of leadership development and program planning for students from marginalized communities
  • Position is available to external candidates
 
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Resume and cover letter.
 

Salary : $1,360

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