International Recruitment Graduate Assistant-12 MONTH

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

1d • $19,260 - $23,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The International Recruitment Graduate Assistant will be tasked with communicating and interacting with prospective international undergraduate and international and domestic graduate students. Graduate Assistants are also responsible for all duties assigned by the Office of Graduate and International Recruitment. All GA's have primary areas of responsibility but work in a team to provide excellent service to prospective students as well as faculty and staff.

Requirements

• Must have an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Must be admitted to a graduate school program at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
• Previous experience working with international students and/or populations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of strong leadership and cross-cultural skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment as well as work and collaborate with diverse groups in a professional multicultural setting
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled in an on-campus graduate program
• Previous volunteer work with international clubs, groups or organizations
• Familiarity with the campus and culture of the University of Arkansas
• Foreign language fluency strongly desired
• Basic proficiency with common AI tools

Responsibilities

• Schedule/coordinate prospective student campus visits with academic departments and recruiters
• Manage and respond to recruitment inquiries
• Maintain inventory of recruitment promotional materials
• Assist with recruitment events, registration, and tabling
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, and faculty
• Participate in recruitment panels and campaigns
• Any other duties as necessary
• Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level