Benedictine College is Hiring a Study Abroad Graduate Assistant Near Atchison, KS
Department: Study Abroad Job Status: Part-time FLSA Status: N/A Reports To: Director of Study Abroad Grade/Level: N/A Amount of Travel Required: Occasional Work Schedule: 20 hours per week, flexible schedule Positions Supervised: N/A GA positions require a two year commitment to the College. GA's cannot complete the MBA or MACE, or MACL programs in less than two calendar years.
You must first apply and be accepted into the graduate program in order to be selected for a Graduate Assistant position.
You must receive a GA position before being enrolled in any graduate courses; once you have been enrolled in any graduate courses you are no longer eligible to receive a GA position.
Lastly, individuals must remain in good-standing in the graduate program in order to continue in the GA position.
Position Summary The Study Abroad Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting in all aspects of study abroad programming and administration, including but not limited to promoting programs to students, advising students on study abroad options, recruiting, scheduling, planning and conducting pre-departure orientation meetings, making travel arrangements and reservations, and providing general administrative duties. The graduate assistant is expected to perform his/her duties in a professional and timely manner, including keeping a regular schedule of office hours. Requirements Essential Functions
Provide direct support to the Director of Study Abroad
Promote programs and advise students
Assist in all aspects of the semester and summer Florence program planning and administration
Update and prepare information material for the various study abroad programs
Conduct pre-departure orientation meetings
Update and administer end-of-program surveys
Liaise with the relevant college offices in relation to the different phases of the study abroad programs
Liaise with partners and providers overseas
Be a visible, fully integrated member of the College community
Represent Benedictine College and the program in a professional manner
Education
Bachelor's Degree required
Must be accepted into a Benedictine College graduate program
Experience / Skills
Must have studied abroad or lived abroad for some time
Familiarity with Italy and some knowledge of Italian language are a plus
High level of personal integrity
Creativity, high energy, and outstanding work ethic
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with use of social media
Outstanding skills in oral and written communication
Excellent organizational ability
Compensation
Full tuition waiver (books and fees not included) with completion and approval of Tuition Benefit Form each semester
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Abilities Stand F Walk F Sit F Handling / Fingering F Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl N Squat or Kneel O Bend O Push / Pull 12 lbs or less F 13-25 lbs O 26-40 lbs O 41-100 lbs N Lift /Carry 10 lbs or less F 11-20 lbs O 21-50 lbs O 51-100 lbs N Over 100 lbs N N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day) EOE