Office of Minority Student Affairs

Mentoring Program and Services

Become a Graduate Mentor

Overview

Graduate Mentors assist with narrowing retention, achievement and graduation gaps between targeted African American, Latino/a, and Native American students and at-risk individuals and the larger student population. GM's help the department realize a vision that creates a culture of student excellence. Becoming a GM is a rewarding way to put your undergraduate experience to work while helping other students’ transition from high school to college life at Illinois. GM's work 10-20 hours per week – including professional development meetings -- and have biweekly meetings with students.

Compensation

GM's may be eligible for assistantships, depending on the college of enrollment. Applicants who are not eligible for an assistantship are employed on an hourly basis.

How to Apply

Applications are closed for the Fall 2013

Applications are accepted year round with employment beginning typically at the start of each semester. To be eligible for a position, you must:

  • Complete an application;
  • Have obtained an undergraduate degree with at least a 3.00 grade point average;
  • Be enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign;
  • Be in good academic standing before and during appointment; and
  • Complete mandatory training

    • We review applications on a rolling basis and continue to interview applicants until suitable candidates have been identified to fill all available positions. If you have not previously been a Graduate Mentor and are interested in applying for the position, please go to OMSA GM Application. The basic application requires:

  • Your letter of interest;
  • The fill-in-the blank application;
  • A copy of your resume; and
  • Two references

    • The basic application must be completed before consideration for an interview will be given.
    Send completed materials to:

    Chair, Graduate Mentor Search Committee
    Office of Minority Student Affairs
    130 SSB, MC-306
    610 E. John Street
    Champaign, IL 61820

    Please call or email Mara at mfreeman [at] illinois [dot] edu, if you have questions about the position. We look forward to hearing from you.