Graduate Assistant - Global Engagement

Alvernia University•Reading, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Engagement Graduate Assistant will assist in the administrative tasks of the Office of Global Engagement. The Graduate Assistant will also have the opportunity to develop their professional skills by assisting the staff with advising student groups, managing events and overseeing specific projects. It is expected that the Graduate Assistant will work collaboratively with the Global Engagement team to promote the university’s mission through advising, activities, events and leadership opportunities.

Requirements

Commitment to the mission statement, core values and goals of Alvernia University.
Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in an Alvernia graduate program with good academic standing.
Proven PC skills, including Microsoft Office, Teams and Canva.
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Think creatively and innovatively
Prioritize work, manage time, and multitask appropriately
Function autonomously and as a member of a team

Nice To Haves

Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus.
Study abroad experience is advantageous, but not required.

Responsibilities

Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.
Work 20 hours per week for Global Engagement, may include evening and weekend hours
Assist in conducting study abroad in take meetings
Assist in planning and participating in International Student Orientation, International Student Ambassador Training, International Education Week, Study Abroad Info Sessions
Assist the Global Engagement team with preparation, as well as implementation, of events and programs
Co-advise International Student Organization (ISO) with the Director of Global Engagement including attendance of general and executive board meetings as needed
Assist in administration of weekend day trips including booking trips, purchasing tickets, arranging transportation, as well as tracking participants, payments and refunds
Serve as an administrator on the PAX student engagement portal for Global Engagement
Assist with tabling events and services specific to international and study abroad students
Participate in various institutional events as a Global Engagement representative such as Admission events: Packapalooza, Junior Preview Day, Accepted Students Day. Student Affairs events: Involvement Fair, Connection Days and Commencement
Participate in office meetings and trainings
Other duties assigned by the Director of Global Engagement