Graduate Assistant - Study Abroad and Exchanges ; Graduate Assistant

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.

• Serve as study abroad advisor for options appointments, follow up appointments, walk-ins.
• Research academic options at various partner schools to present to UNCG faculty and departments.
• Lead and conduct study abroad information sessions.
• Planning and co-facilitating study abroad re-entry workshops and sessions.
• Serve as primary point person for social media marketing and promotion.
• Assist individual students one-on-one with issues or challenges faced with re-entry.

• Assist with recruitment tables, displays, and classroom or virtual presentations.
• Represent GEO at orientations, international fairs, etc.
• General office work – filing, answering phones, etc.
• Data entry for incoming and outgoing students into GEO database and Banner (when applicable).
• Support for transfer of credit procedures.

• 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.

• Familiarity with digital learning platforms.
• Experience with virtual platforms.