Student Employment : School of Business Global Asset Management Education Forum Graduate Assistant – AY 2026-27

Quinnipiac University•Hamden, CT

20h

About The Position

Support the planning and operation of Global Asset Management Education Forum. Update the Forum global target database and maintain a variety of Excel spreadsheets containing key conference-related data including demographic information and financial information pertaining to conference attendees. Perform extensive internet research on higher education websites to capture and update critical demographic data to support the Forum communication, social media and marketing strategies. Use Regpack registration software system to review registered attendee data for accuracy and transfer key data to Excel for analysis purposes. Correspond via email or telephone in an effort to answer conference-specific questions and assist student and faculty participants with the on-line registration process. Review portfolio competition submissions for completeness and coordinate processing of kits with student volunteer team. Assist with the preparation and logistics of all conference print material, including (but not limited to) attendee packets, name badges, and padfolios. Work with student Forum volunteer team leadership to coordinate the logistical needs of the conference. Assist with the process of registration of faculty participants and guest speakers as well as serving as a point of contact at the conference to answer questions and disseminate conference details. Travel to New York City and stay on-site to assist with operation of the Forum during the Spring semester. Other Forum related tasks, as needed. Act as student representative at specified School of Business events. Represent and answer questions about the Forum with prospective students and families at open house and admissions events. As needed, represent SB at events such career fairs, guest speakers and other on-campus or virtual events. Demonstrate professionalism and sound judgement while representing the Forum and the School of Business. Attend weekly GA team meetings and participate in all GA-specific training sessions. Provide supplemental back-up support for other School of Business GA functions, as assigned (e.g., assist with career fair set up, preparing admissions bags/folders, etc.). Graduate assistants will have a primary supervisor within the Dean’s Office and will complete projects with other School of Business staff as assigned. Maintain a pre-set work schedule between normal business hours (8am-5pm), with ability to set work schedule around classes at the start of each semester. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Enrolled in a minimum of 6 graduate credit hours per semester
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High comfort level working with other students in a mentoring role
Ability to maintain confidentiality when required
Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds while exhibiting a positive, caring, and helpful attitude
Ability to work, prioritize, and maintain focus in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize tasks and projects to ensure proper alignment with workload, communication expectations, balance outside of work hours, and university/SGA policy

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with or an interest in business, finance, and/or accounting is preferred but not required
Prior experience managing or leading peers/employees is preferred

Responsibilities

Support the planning and operation of Global Asset Management Education Forum.
Update the Forum global target database and maintain a variety of Excel spreadsheets containing key conference-related data including demographic information and financial information pertaining to conference attendees.
Perform extensive internet research on higher education websites to capture and update critical demographic data to support the Forum communication, social media and marketing strategies.
Use Regpack registration software system to review registered attendee data for accuracy and transfer key data to Excel for analysis purposes.
Correspond via email or telephone in an effort to answer conference-specific questions and assist student and faculty participants with the on-line registration process.
Review portfolio competition submissions for completeness and coordinate processing of kits with student volunteer team.
Assist with the preparation and logistics of all conference print material, including (but not limited to) attendee packets, name badges, and padfolios.
Work with student Forum volunteer team leadership to coordinate the logistical needs of the conference.
Assist with the process of registration of faculty participants and guest speakers as well as serving as a point of contact at the conference to answer questions and disseminate conference details.
Travel to New York City and stay on-site to assist with operation of the Forum during the Spring semester.
Other Forum related tasks, as needed.
Act as student representative at specified School of Business events.
Represent and answer questions about the Forum with prospective students and families at open house and admissions events.
As needed, represent SB at events such career fairs, guest speakers and other on-campus or virtual events.
Demonstrate professionalism and sound judgement while representing the Forum and the School of Business.
Attend weekly GA team meetings and participate in all GA-specific training sessions.
Provide supplemental back-up support for other School of Business GA functions, as assigned (e.g., assist with career fair set up, preparing admissions bags/folders, etc.).
Maintain a pre-set work schedule between normal business hours (8am-5pm), with ability to set work schedule around classes at the start of each semester.
Other duties as assigned.