Graduate Assistant - Global Education Center

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices.

One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university.

Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

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The Graduate Assistant for the Global Education Center supports the International Education Center's mission by assisting with student advising, education abroad program administration, outreach, and promotional activities. Working under the guidance of the Study Abroad Advisor and Education Abroad Team, this position helps students explore and navigate international education opportunities, supports the management of student records and program documentation, assists with marketing and recruitment initiatives, and contributes to educational events and programming.

The Graduate Assistant plays a key role in promoting global learning opportunities, delivering excellent student service, and helping create an inclusive, welcoming environment for students interested in studying abroad.

The graduate assistant contributes to the advising process by assisting students in understanding the range of available education abroad opportunities and directing them to appropriate resources. Under the guidance of the Study Abroad Advisor, the graduate assistant meets with students in individual and small-group settings to discuss program options, basic eligibility requirements, application steps, and general considerations related to finances, travel, and cultural preparation.

The graduate assistant guides students through…