Graduate Assistant College of Education – Tutor Services & Family Engagement Coordinator Graduate Assistant

Bridge classroom learning with real-world impact by supporting literacy development in local schools and communities as a Graduate Assistant in the College of Education at Eastern Oregon University. Ideal candidates are enrolled in the EOU MS in Education program, hold (or are pursuing) an Oregon teaching license, and have a strong foundation in structured literacy. This role is especially well-suited for aspiring literacy leaders who want to deepen their instructional expertise while building leadership, communication, and program coordination skills. This position is an excellent way to enhance your graduate experience while making a tangible difference in early literacy outcomes.

Supervisors Name & Title	Jamie Land, College Operations Manager
Student Job Title	Tutor Services & Family Engagement Coordinator Graduate Assist.
Department	College of Education
Position Funding	Department and Grant-funded
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Graduate Assistant
Wage & Job Level	TBD
Job Location	On-campus, in-person, local La Grande area tutoring sites
Job Duration	June 22, 2026 –through June 2027. This position is not expected to work during academic enrollment breaks
Type of work schedule	Variable schedule. During the hours of 8 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday
Estimated numbers of hours per week	10 hours per week during summer term. Up to 29 hours per week during the academic term. Specific schedule will be determined at time of hire
Experiential Learning:	Student will gain hands-on experience training and managing reading clinic tutors, creating and providing family engagement events and resources, support schools and teachers in providing evidence-based literacy programming, collecting and analyzing reading clinic data, and providing general administrative support for reading clinic activities.
Professional Development:	Student will gain deep knowledge of best practices in literacy instruction and intervention, as well as gain skills in supervising literacy tutors and communicating with community partners.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	-family engagement content creation -training, management and supervision of tutors -management of reading clinic data -event planning -administrative support
Minimum Qualifications:	-Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Elementary Education -Valid Oregon Teaching License in Multiple Subjects -Accepted into the EOU MS Education Program -3.0 GPA Academic standing -Documented experience working independently and staying focused on tasks -training in use of structured literacy methods through an approved teacher preparation program
Preferred Qualifications:	-one year or more experience teaching reading to K-3 grade students using a structured literacy program -additional professional development in structured literacy
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	-Evidence of professional written and verbal communication skills -Exhibited ability to mentor and collaborate with reading tutors -Demonstrable accuracy and use of organizational skills -Proven collaborative and team-oriented mindset -Exhibited ability to perform light administrative tasks comfortably
Required Application Material:	-Intro/Cover Letter -Resume
Send Application Materials To:	Jamie Landa; landaj@eou.edu
Job Opening Date:	4/13/2026
Job Closing Date:	Open Until Filled
First Day of Application Review:	4/20/2026
Estimated Start Date:	June 2026
Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
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