Graduate Assistant - Study Abroad and Exchanges 26-27

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the Study Abroad Office. The role focuses on advising students, answering inquiries, and researching options at partner schools.

Responsibilities include workshops, orientations, campus outreach, and data entry into GEO systems. The position is 20 hours per week and situated within the GEO team on campus.

Qualifications

• Maintain academic good standing (GPA 3.0) at all times.
• Be enrolled full-time, generally a minimum of 9 credits.
• Meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the study abroad inbox and answer student inquiries
• Serve as a study abroad advisor for general exploratory appointments during walk-ins
• Research academic options at partner schools and present to UNCG faculty
• Assist with planning and facilitation of study abroad workshops and orientations
• Assist with recruitment tables, displays, and presentations
• Represent GEO at campus events
• Data entry for students into GEO database and Banner

Skills

Advising

Communication

Office assistance

Data entry

Tools

Canva

Adobe Illustrator/Express

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Additional Details

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
• Assist 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.

Additional Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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