Graduate Assistant - Study Abroad and Exchanges 26-27

Graduate Assistant
- Study Abroad and Exchanges 26-27

Position Title Graduate Assistant
- Study Abroad and Exchanges 26-27

Position Eclass

Position Eclass GF
- Graduate Flat Pay

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.

Although this position is labeled as “GF – Graduate Flat Pay,” it is Hourly.

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for supporting the work of the Study Abroad Office. It is a 20 hour per week assistantship.

• Monitor the study abroad inbox and answer student inquiries
• Serve as a study abroad advisor for general exploratory advising appointments with students during walk-ins.
• Research academic options at various partner schools to present to UNCG faculty and departments.
• Assisting with the planning and facilitation of study abroad workshops and orientations.

• Assist with recruitment tables, displays, and classroom or virtual presentations
• Represent GEO at other campus events.
• General office work- filing, answering phones etc.
• Data entry for incoming and outgoing students into GEO database and Banner (when applicable)

• 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 design platforms like Canva or Adobe Illustrator/Express
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience studying abroad

Number of Months per Year: 10

Org #-Department:
Global Engagement Office - 11101

Posting Begin Date: 03/23/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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