Applications are Currently CLOSED
ISSO Graduate Assistant:
Elodie Galeazzi, Ph.D Candidate in History
Jun Yi Goh, M.A. in History
Venn Jemkur, Ph.D in Material Culture and Textile Studies
The graduate assistant in ISSO will be responsible for:
Programming and Event Planning:
- Develop and implement social, cultural, and informational programs for UNL international student and scholar population
- Assist with the development and implementation of programs and activities for welcoming and integrating international students in the campus community: program selection, planning and marketing, workshop planning and delivery, campus orientations/open houses, and outreach to the multicultural student organizations
- Assist with the development and implementation of programming for International Education Week and other special occasions
- Plan, schedule, and organize student activities, trips, and events
Social Media:
- Maintain social media content calendar and post scheduling
- Update and assist with social media marketing and publications for programs and events
- Assist in creating and distributing weekly newsletters
- Create event graphics using platforms like Canva, Facebook events, and Instagram posts
Other Duties
- Participate in weekly staff meetings
- Provide support for pre-arrival immigration activities: create and revise pre-arrival information materials; organize new student files and documentation
- Create and distribute surveys and questionnaires as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Implementing Support Initiatives for Various Populations
- Brainstorming and developing support and resources for specific populations such as international graduate students, sponsored students, etc.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student in a UNL graduate program
- Must be enrolled in at least 9 graduate credits each semester of assistantship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest in international education
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of students
- Social media skills including Facebook, Instagram, and others
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Time management skills
- Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technology
- Leadership experience
- Creativity, high energy, strong work ethic, and professionalism