Graduate Assistant - Global Engagement

Job Summary: 

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.  

Essential Functions: 

1. 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. 

2. Work 20 hours per week for Global Engagement, may include evening and weekend hours 

3. Assist in conducting study abroad in take meetings 

4. Assist in planning and participating in International Student Orientation, International Student Ambassador Training, International Education Week, Study Abroad Info Sessions  

5. Assist the Global Engagement team with preparation, as well as implementation, of events and programs 

6. Co-advise International Student Organization (ISO) with the Director of Global Engagement including attendance of general and executive board meetings as needed  

7. Assist in administration of weekend day trips including booking trips, purchasing tickets, arranging transportation, as well as tracking participants, payments and refunds  

8. Serve as an administrator on the PAX student engagement portal for Global Engagement   

9. Assist with tabling events and services specific to international and study abroad students  

10. 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 

11. Participate in office meetings and trainings 

12. Other duties assigned by the Director of Global Engagement 

Qualifications/Education: 

1. Commitment to the mission statement, core values and goals of Alvernia University. 

2. Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in an Alvernia graduate program with good academic standing. 

3. Proven PC skills, including Microsoft Office, Teams and Canva. Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus. 

4. Strong interpersonal skills 

5. Excellent oral and written communication skills 

6. Think creatively and innovatively  

7. Prioritize work, manage time, and multitask appropriately 

8. Function autonomously and as a member of a team  

9. Study abroad experience is advantageous, but not required. 

Physical Requirements:

1. Attendance is required to perform the duties of this job.  

2. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

3. Must be able to lift 25+ pounds at times.