Graduate Associate For International Student Services Fall 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Winthrop Position Title Graduate Associate for International Student Services Fall 2024 Job Purpose

To work as part of the International Center team to provide assistance to current and

prospective international students as well as support the University's internationalization initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

● Assist with international student programming including but not limited to International Education Week, Taste of the World, International Tea, International Bazaar, Fall & Spring Break trips, Graduation Celebration, Travel Signature Day, and International Center programs and events (including Study Abroad fairs).

● As organized by the International Center, drive students to various locations in the Rock Hill and surrounding areas including Wal-Mart/DMV/Social Security Administration.

● Assist with airport pickups as needed.

● Help the International Center staff plan and coordinate all services, programs, and events throughout the year.

COMMUNICATIONS: WEBSITE & SOCIAL NETWORKING

● Review International Center website (www.winthrop.edu/international) for up-to-date information, broken hyperlinks, reporting any issues. Collaborate with office staff to improve website.

● Update and maintain Facebook & social media to communicate with international students, study abroad students, and alumni.

● Promote all international student and study abroad events via social networks, digital on-campus signage.

● Design promotional materials on Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop (flyers, posters, etc.) to promote International Center sponsored events. This task may be shared with Ambassadors in case the GA does not have any previous experience with appropriate software.

INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORS

● Work with International Center staff to develop and implement a training and leadership curriculum for the International Ambassadors.

● Assist with the management of the International Ambassadors and the delegation of work tasks. Be proactive in bringing new ideas to enhance International Center Services.

● Schedule individual and group meetings for the International Ambassadors to discuss leadership opportunities and International Center events for scholarship hours.

● Assist the International Center staff with tracking the hours for the International Ambassadors and providing feedback regarding their performance throughout the semester.

● Work with International Center staff to gather feedback from the International Ambassadors to assess the program.

OFFICE ACTIVITIES

● Provide support and coverage for the International Center and/or Study Abroad front desk(s) as needed.

● Answer phones, fax/scan documents, and respond in a timely manner to all international@winthrop.edu emails.

● Help with miscellaneous office tasks and special events as needed.

● Become familiar with and manage international student files as per the Office Manager's standards.

● Become familiar with student spreadsheet information on shared drive.

● Work with the International Ambassadors to produce the semester newsletters and other office publications/social media as requested.

● Maintain calendar of international events on campus.

● Work with the International Center staff to develop and maintain data regarding the number of international students and study abroad students for various reports as requested.

● Support all International Center events, initiatives, and programs.

● Attend the International Center office staff weekly meetings.

● Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Admitted to a graduate degree program at Winthrop University.

• Basic computer skills necessary and experience with Microsoft Office software required.

• Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal, leadership, and customer service skills.

Preferred Skills

• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently.

• Sincere interest in working with and assisting students in an international programs office.

• International student, study abroad alumni or significant international/overseas experience preferred.

• Experience with programming, student leadership development, developing targeted social media content and creative marketing materials/strategies.

• Graphic design skills a definite plus.

Pay Rate 11.67/hour Type of Position Graduate Associate (hourly) Position Level Graduate Hours Per Week 20/week

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2024SD0161P Open Date 03/15/2024 Close Date 06/30/2024 Desired Start Date 08/19/2024 End Date 12/13/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

Read Guidelines prior to applying: https://www.winthrop.edu/uploadedFiles/graduateschool/assistantships/GA-Guidelines-22-23.pdf

PLEASE NOTE

• Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.

• Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.

• Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.