Graduate Assistant - Study Abroad and Exchanges 26-27

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Greensboro is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Study Abroad Office. The role encompasses monitoring inquiries, advising students, and assisting with workshops. Ideal candidates are full-time students with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and familiarity with design programs is a plus. This is a 20-hour weekly role suited for someone passionate about global education and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0).
• Be enrolled full-time.
• Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the study abroad inbox and answer student inquiries.
• Serve as a study abroad advisor during walk-ins.
• Assist with planning study abroad workshops and orientations.
• Assist with planning and facilitation of study abroad workshops and orientations.
• Support recruitment tables, displays, and classroom or virtual presentations.
• Represent GEO at campus events and perform general office tasks.

Skills

Familiarity with design platforms

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience studying abroad

Education

Full-time enrollment (minimum 9 credits)

Maintain academic good standing (GPA 3.0)

Tools

Canva

Adobe Illustrator/Express

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Assistant - Study Abroad and Exchanges 26-27

Position Title Graduate Assistant - Study Abroad and Exchanges 26-27

Position Eclass

Position Eclass GF - Graduate Flat Pay

Position Summary

The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student’s field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills. Graduate Assistantships are assigned in the department or unit and confirmed by the Graduate School.

Although this position is labeled as “GF – Graduate Flat Pay,” it is Hourly. Job Description:

This position will be responsible for supporting the work of the Study Abroad Office. It is a 20 hour per week assistantship.

Primary Duties

• Monitor the study abroad inbox and answer student inquiries
• Serve as a study abroad advisor for general exploratory advising appointments with students during walk-ins.
• Research academic options at various partner schools to present to UNCG faculty and departments.
• Assisting with the planning and facilitation of study abroad workshops and orientations.

Secondary Duties

• Assist with recruitment tables, displays, and classroom or virtual presentations
• Represent GEO at other campus events.
• General office work- filing, answering phones etc.
• Data entry for incoming and outgoing students into GEO database and Banner (when applicable)

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0).
• Be enrolled full-time, which is generally a minimum of 9 credits.
• Make satisfactory progress toward your degree as defined by your academic program and the Graduate School.
• Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with design platforms like Canva or Adobe Illustrator/Express
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience studying abroad

Special Instructions to Applicants

Number of Months per Year: 10

Org #-Department: Global Engagement Office - 11101

Posting Begin Date: 03/23/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

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