New Student Registration

NSR Assistants are trained undergraduate engineering students that support incoming first-year and transfer students during registration and create a welcoming environment for their on-campus or online NSR experience. There are multiple on-campus and limited online (remote) positions available.

Responsibilities  

• Contribute to a welcoming team and New Student Registration environment 
• Help new students navigate the registration system and register for classes 
• Check student schedules for accuracy and balance 
• Provide insight about campus opportunities, resources, and transitioning to the university 
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with NSR Assistants, Group Leaders, Student Directors, and GFX 
• Participate in mandatory NSR training and regular NSR staff meetings 
• On-campus NSR Assistant: 
  • Support logistics such as preparing materials for the day 
• Online NSR Assistant: 
  • Facilitate occasional online community building or informational sessions for new students 
  • Track new student use of the online help room 

Qualifications 

• Enthusiastic about welcoming diverse students to Grainger College of Engineering and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 
• Desire to help new students with empathy, respect, and professionalism 
• Good teamwork and communication skills 
• Familiarity with the registration system 

Requirements 

• Current undergraduate engineering student in good academic and disciplinary standing 
• Eligible to work in the United States 
• On-campus NSR Assistant: 
  • May 30, 2026 from 9:00am – 5:00pm CT: mandatory on-campus NSR training, light breakfast and lunch provided
  • June 1 – July 10, 2026 (except June 10 and July 3): work on-campus 12 to 20 hours per week. Tentative shifts are weekdays from 1:00 – 5:00pm CT. Additional hours in July and August may be available.
• Online NSR Assistant: while this position is remote, candidates must be physically located in and eligible to work in the United States. Preference will be given to Illinois residents. 
  • May 27 – 28, 2026 from 6:00 – 8:00pm CT: mandatory online NSR training 
  • June 1 – July 10, 2026 (except June 19 and July 3): work online 9 to 30 hours per week. Tentative shifts are weekdays from 9:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00 – 4:00pm CT. Additional hours in July and August may be available. 
• Access to stable internet, a quiet space, and a computer/laptop with video/webcam 

Working Conditions 

• On-campus NSR Assistant: indoors and outdoors

Benefits 

• $15 per hour compensation 
• Work hours are flexible for academic and personal commitments 
• Professional development mentorship including resume, CliftonStrengths, and NACE career readiness competencies 
• Friendships with NSR student staff 
• GFX t-shirt(s) and other swag 
• Snacks and occasional meals