Graduate Assistant - Recruitment

Position Title: Graduate Assistant - Recruitment

Department: First-Year Undergraduate Admissions

Job Posted: June 20, 2024

First Year Admissions is looking for a graduate student interested in working with high school students, teachers, and counselors. This position works closely with our Associate Director of Admissions. The person would represent the university at local college fairs, visit high schools, give presentations to prospective students and families. This position will also learn about college admissions as they will be trained on rendering decisions. This position is 10 or 20 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Represent Southern Connecticut State University at High Schools and College Fairs (in Connecticut)

• Assist with Rendering decisions on first-year applications

• Assist with answering questions via email or phone

• Attend Open House and Accepted Student Day

Qualifications

• Must be a degree-seeking graduate student registered for a minimum of six credits.

• Must maintain a 3.00 GPA for continued employment.

• Must have strong organizational skills

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must possess a valid driver's license

• Must possess working knowledge of technology; including Microsoft Office suite.

Application

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Nilvio Perez, Director of First Year Admissions; perezn18@southernct.edu

Southern Connecticut State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.