Graduate Assistant for International Student Career Development

Description, Responsibilities, and Qualifications

Graduate Assistant for International Student Career Development

The Graduate Assistant for International Student Career Development will work with the Assistant Director for International Student Career Development and the Senior Assistant Director for Inclusion Initiatives at The Career Center to support and further international student career development through direct training and mentoring of international students. This position will also develop and present workshops besides reaching out to international student organizations to promote services and resources provided by The Career Center.

Type of Position

The 25% Graduate Assistantship for 2025-26 has a possibility of reappointment for future semesters. Eligibility for waiver-generating assistantship is determined by the campus Tuition Waiver Policy in the Graduate College Handbook. We seek to fill two vacancies at this point in time.

Duties

The duties connected to this appointment are:

• Recruit, train, and lead students who volunteer as a group leader for the Career Certificate - International Students Program (CC-I)
• Maintain and update career resources for international students, including the weekly newsletter and blogs
• Develop and present workshops for international students in collaboration with The Career Center, campus partners, and RSO’s
• Reach out to international student organizations to promote services and resources provided by The Career Center
• Assist in creating and developing opportunities for international students to connect with alumni and employers
• Collect and summarize data for semester reports, conduct program evaluations, and recommend modifications
• Provide one-on-one resume, cover letter, and Linked-In profile reviews
• Coach students on career exploration and job/internship search strategies, individually and in groups
• Collaborate with The Career Center staff and other campus partners
• Meet regularly with the supervising Assistant Director or Senior Assistant Director
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Senior Assistant Director

Qualifications

Education:

Enrolled as a graduate student with career and academic goals that align with the field of higher education, student affairs, student services, or human resources in an eligible academic graduate program (Graduate College Handbook).

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Experience working with diverse groups of students; knowledge and appreciation of cultural differences
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Experience developing and/or presenting programs or workshops
• Experience with information technology, including use of online resources and presentation software
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and occasional weekends, ability to balance assistantship duties with coursework/class schedule
• Prior experience with and knowledge of career planning resources and activities is preferred
• Experience of having lived outside the U.S. for more than three years is preferred
• Lived experience as an international student in the U.S. is preferred
• Ability to speak additional languages besides English is preferred