2025-2026 Graduate Assistantship Application

Please complete the following graduate assistantship application to be considered for a position with the Health & Counseling Services: Health Education Resource Center (HERC).

For job descriptions, please reach out to HERC staff at herc@eiu.edu.

Please note that at this time, the MHEAC and Mental Health Coordinator positions are contingent on external funding. Positions may be awarded much later than others.

Name Name * First Last
E Number (if an EIU student)

Skip if you do not know your E number.
Local Address Local Address *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Permanent Address (if different than local address) Permanent Address (if different than local address)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Primary Phone Number Primary Phone Number - ### - ### ####
Email *
What is the best way to contact you? *

What is the best way to contact you? Phone Email Either
What degrees or certifications do you currently have? *
Have you previously had a graduate assistantship at EIU? If so, which semesters and where?
Are you currently enrolled in graduate school? *

Are you currently enrolled in graduate school? YES NO
If YES, which program?
If NO, which program will you be applying to?
When is your anticipated graduate level graduation date? When is your anticipated graduate level graduation date? / MM / DD YYYY
What GA position are you most interested in and are applying for (may select multiple):

What GA position are you most interested in and are applying for (may select multiple): Student Affairs Assessment Coordinator Health Promotion Coordinator Mental Health Promotion Coordinator Health marketing/pr Coordinator Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act (MHEACA) marketing/pr Coordinator Immunization/TB/Vector Solution Compliance Coordinator
If you are not selected for your top choice, would you like to be considered for the other graduate assistantship openings? *

If you are not selected for your top choice, would you like to be considered for the other graduate assistantship openings? Yes No
Some positions may require coursework or experience in various areas, depending on responsibilities. Please tell us about your training, coursework, background, etc. in the following areas:
Computer skills, such as what programs are you comfortable using? (example: Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, SPSS) *
Program development, promotion, or evaluation. *
Writing skills. *
Experience working with diverse cultures and lifestyles. *
Please relate your personal/professional interest in health. *
Experience teaching or public speaking. *
Recall a time when you displayed strong social/interpersonal skills. *
What traits or characteristics would set you apart from other candidates and prove you to be the best fit for the position? *
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Have you completed the Graduate School Graduate Assistant application? Both applications must be completed to be eligible for an offer. Follow the link if you have any questions, http://www.eiu.edu/graduate/students_assistantships.php. *

Have you completed the Graduate School Graduate Assistant application? Both applications must be completed to be eligible for an offer. Follow the link if you have any questions, http://www.eiu.edu/graduate/students_assistantships.php. Yes, I have completed this application. No, I will complete soon.
Upload Your Resume or Vita *

Please include the name and contact information for 3 professional references at the end of your resume or vita.
Upload Your Cover Letter *
If references are not included in the resume, please list here. Include name, phone number, and e-mail address. Three references are required.
You may upload your letter(s) of recommendation and unofficial transcripts below or if you prefer, you may mail them to:

HERC
Attn: Matt Warner
Eastern Illinois University - Blair Hall 2201
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
Unofficial Transcripts *

If you are unable to copy and paste your transcripts into a Word document, you may mail them to the address below.
Letter(s) of Recommendation (1 required - can be mailed in)

2025-2026 Graduate Assistantship Application

2025-2026 Graduate Assistantship Application

Some positions may require coursework or experience in various areas, depending on responsibilities. Please tell us about your training, coursework, background, etc. in the following areas:

You may upload your letter(s) of recommendation and unofficial transcripts below or if you prefer, you may mail them to: HERC Attn: Matt Warner Eastern Illinois University - Blair Hall 2201 600 Lincoln Ave. Charleston, IL 61920

You may upload your letter(s) of recommendation and unofficial transcripts below or if you prefer, you may mail them to:

HERC
Attn: Matt Warner
Eastern Illinois University - Blair Hall 2201
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920