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About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the states 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.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The universitys 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 OConnor, 45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at OConnors 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.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgias Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Job Summary
The Graduate Assistant for the Global Education Center supports the International Education Centers 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.
Responsibilities
Student Advising Support - 45%
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 initial stages of the application process and refers more complex academic, financial, or program-specific questions to professional staff. The graduate assistant helps students prepare required materials, supports general pre-departure preparation, and assists the Education Abroad Team in maintaining a welcoming and informative advising environment.
Records-Maintenance and Administrative Support - 25%
The graduate assistant assists with maintaining accurate and up-to-date program information and student records. Responsibilities include supporting data entry and document management in Terra Dotta; tracking application progress; preparing standard communication templates; and helping maintain website and informational materials. The graduate assistant assists the Study Abroad Advisor with processing routine components of course equivalencies, scholarship documentation, and returnee debriefings. The graduate assistant also supports the compilation of enrollment reports, basic data summaries, and documentation needed for ongoing program operations.
Outreach, Events, and Promotion - 20%
The graduate assistant assists in promoting global learning opportunities and increasing student awareness of international programs. Responsibilities include preparing promotional materials, contributing to social media and digital communication, supporting website updates, and assisting in planning large events such as the Opportunities Abroad Fair, International Fest, and other recruitment events. The graduate assistant represents the Education Abroad Team at class visits, tabling sessions, and workshops, and provides accurate and student-friendly information about program opportunities and participation steps.
Other - 10%
The graduate assistant performs additional responsibilities in support of the International Education Centers mission as assigned. These may include participating in training sessions, staff meetings, and committee activities, assisting with response to student inquiries, and supporting occasional evening or weekend programming as needed.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
A bachelors degree is required.
Other Required Qualifications
Approved for regular admission to a graduate degree program at Georgia College & State University. Upload Acceptance into Additional Documents attachment in application.
Maintain academic good standing. If a students grade point average falls below a 3.00 (academic warning), the student will have next semester or summer term to improve and return to good standing before termination of the assistantship. Should a student fail to return to good standing after the next semester or summer term, or should a student receive academic exclusion and be dismissed from the degree program, the assistantship will be terminated at once.
This position will work in person 19 hours per week.
Course loads for graduate assistants must be at least 6 graduate semester hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
A bachelors degree in a relevant field is preferred, including international studies, international relations, history, political science, or education.
Foreign language study or demonstrated intercultural learning.
Preferred Experience
Experience in supporting others through academic planning cultural preparation is also desirable. Participation in a semester- or year-long study abroad program is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience related to advising, consultation, international education, or a comparable field.
Preferred Other
Drivers license
Proposed Salary
The proposed salary is $10/hour.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to advise students with differing academic backgrounds and goals in a supportive, student-centered manner. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, external partners, and program providers while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment. Ability to take initiative, exercise problem-solving skills, and respond thoughtfully to issues related to student well-being and program conditions.
KNOWLEDGE
Familiarity with higher education or public-interest research environments is helpful but not required.
SKILLS
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in writing and in person, deliver presentations, and foster a welcoming environment for all advising interactions. Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills, including attention to detail, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and comfort learning and using digital platforms and databases.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individuals age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individuals protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individuals protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position may be required to drive.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
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