Engineering Learning Assistants

Grainger First-Year Experience (GFX) seeks to hire several General ELAs in fall 2026. A General ELA is a trained, advanced undergraduate who facilitates the instruction of ENG 100 and serves as a peer mentor to the students in their section of ENG 100.  

ENG 100 General ELAs will have the following RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate one section of ENG 100 (with 25 or fewer students) in the fall semester following lesson guides and slides provided 
• Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to ENG 100 students  
• Attend weekly meetings with other departmental / class ELAs and provide feedback on class and curriculum to Lead ELA
• Refer students to GFX Leadership (departmental Lead ELAs, Head ELAs, and GFX Associate Director) and campus resources when needed
• Assist with any (optional) GFX workshops for ENG 100 students; these can range from social events to resume reviews 

ENG 100 General ELAs can expect to develop or improve on the following SKILLS:

• Teaching and facilitating a discussion-based orientation course  
• Building community among the first-year students in their ENG 100 courses  
• Collaborating with peers and supervisors to effectively deliver ENG 100 content  
• Adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving 

ENG 100 General ELA QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current undergraduate engineering student in good academic standing who will graduate no sooner than December 2026 and is eligible to work in the US / on campus  
• Effective communication, presentation, and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate G.E.A.R. ELA’s are Genuine, Empathetic, Adaptable and Reliable
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds
• Documented involvement in their department and Grainger  
• Familiarity with and understanding of resources in their department, Grainger, and UIUC  
• Must be available for all of the following trainings and programs:
  • SP 2026: ENG 377 (1 hour), a 12 week course aimed to train students how to teach and mentor first-year students (Click link for section information). NOTE: Students who will be studying abroad or have internships/co-op are eligible and encouraged to apply.
  • FA 2026: Work GFX’s Launch! on Friday, August 21, 2026; at least one section of ENG 100; required weekly meetings with the Lead ELA and other ELAs in student’s department  

Compensation

• $15/hour

Time Commitment

• 6-10 hours/week in fall 2026

Grainger First-Year Experience (GFX) seeks current undergraduate transfer students to serve as General ELAs for ENG 300. General ENG 300 ELAs will work closely with other ELAs and the Associate Director of GFX to implement lessons for an 8-week course designed to help incoming transfer students transition to the university, identify campus and departmental resources, and utilize career and other experiential learning opportunities.  

ENG 300 General ELAs will have the following RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Instruct and facilitate one ENG 300 section of 20-25 transfer students in fall 2026
• Help new transfer students learn how to transition to college, navigate expectations, and utilize campus resources such as Engineering Career Services, Engineering Undergraduate Research, and more
• Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to new transfer students in a variety of majors
• Provide constructive feedback on student assignments in a timely manner
• Meet with Lead ELA and Associate Director of GFX and other ENG 300 ELAs on a weekly basis to discuss course goals, strategies, and any challenges with course implementation 

ENG 300 General ELAs can expect to develop or improve on the following SKILLS: 

• Teaching and facilitating a discussion-based orientation course  
• Building community among transfer students in their ENG 300 courses  
• Collaborating with peers and supervisors to effectively deliver ENG 300 content  
• Adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving 

ENG 300 General ELA QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Current Grainger Engineering transfer student in good academic standing who will graduate no sooner than December 2026 and is eligible to work in the US / on campus
• Effective communication, presentation, and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate G.E.A.R. ELA’s are Genuine, Empathetic, Adaptable and Reliable
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds
• Documented involvement in their department and Grainger  
• Familiarity with and understanding of resources in their department, Grainger, and UIUC  
• Must be available for all the following trainings and programs:
  • SP 2026: ENG 377 (1 hour), a 12 week course aimed to train students how to teach and mentor first-year students (Click link for section information). NOTE: Students who will be studying abroad or have internships/co-op are eligible and encouraged to apply.
  • FA 2026: Work GFX’s Launch! on Friday, August 21, 2026; at least one section of ENG 300; required weekly meetings with the Lead ELA and other ENG 300 ELAs 

Compensation

• $15/hour

Time Commitment

• 6-10 hours/week in fall 2026

Grainger First-Year Experience (GFX) seeks to hire several ENG 398 ELAs in fall 2026 to assist with teaching, mentoring, and coordinating social programming for international exchange and ZJUI students. 

ENG 398 General ELAs will have the following RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Facilitate one section of ENG 398 (with about 25 students) in the fall semester following lesson guides and slides provided
• Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to international and ZJUI students enrolled in ENG 398
• Attend weekly meetings with other ENG 398 ELAs and provide feedback on class and curriculum to Lead ELA
• Refer students to GFX & IPENG Leadership (departmental Lead ELAs, Head ELAs, GFX Associate Director, and IPENG staff) and campus resources when needed
• Assist with coordinating and delivering regular social events for international exchange and ZJUI students in fall semester  
• Available to regularly lead Grainger Study Abroad 101 workshops for fellow Grainger students  

ENG 398 General ELAs can expect to develop or improve on the following SKILLS: 

• Teaching and facilitating a discussion-based cultural orientation course  
• Building community among international exchange and ZJUI students in their ENG 398 course  
• Collaborating with peers and supervisors to effectively deliver ENG 398 content  
• Effectively presenting and communicating across cultural differences  
• Adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving 

ENG 398 General ELA QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Current undergraduate engineering student in good academic standing who will graduate no sooner than December 2026 and is eligible to work in the US / on campus  
• Effective communication, presentation, and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate G.E.A.R. ELA’s are Genuine, Empathetic, Adaptable and Reliable
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds
• Documented involvement in their department and Grainger  
• Familiarity with and understanding of resources in their department, Grainger, and UIUC  
• Must be available for all of the following trainings and programs:
  • SP 2026: ENG 377 (1 hour), a 12 week course aimed to train students how to teach and mentor first-year students (Click link for section information). NOTE: Students who will be studying abroad or have internships/co-op are eligible and encouraged to apply.
  • FA 2026: Work GFX’s Launch! on Friday, August 21, 2026; at least one section of ENG 100; required weekly meetings with the Lead ELA and other ELAs in student’s department 

Compensation

• $15/hour

Time Commitment

• 6-10 hours/week in fall 2026