Position Title : Graduate Assistant – Program Assistant
Reports to : Genevieve Beecher, Associate Director for International Students and Scholars
Terms of Employment :
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For the fall semester: 20 hours per week, beginning August 24, 2015 and ending
December 18, 2015. Does not include the week of Thanksgiving Break.
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For the spring semester: 20 hours per week, beginning January 11, 2016 and ending
May 6, 2016. Does not include the week of Spring Break.
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Must be available 4 hours/day usually Monday-Friday; however, weekend hours may be worked instead of weekday hours as needed.
Compensation :
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The 2015-16 salary is $4,920 per semester. Salary is prorated weekly for late start.
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Graduate Assistants receive University holidays and do not work during Thanksgiving
Break, Spring Break, or the interims between semesters.
 For more information on the Graduate Assistantship System and procedures: http://www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships/
Position Description :
 Develop and implement social, cultural, recreational, and informational programs for
UNI international student population
 Assist with the development and implementation of programming for International
Education Week
 Update and assist with social media marketing and publications for programs and events
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Create and distribute surveys and questionnaires for written reports
 Assist with other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
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Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student in a UNI graduate program. Postsecondary
Education: Student Affairs is preferred.
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Must be enrolled in at least 9 graduate credits each semester of assistantship.
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Maintain a Plan GPA of at least 3.00. First semester graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00.
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Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of students.
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Social media skills including Facebook, Twitter, and others.
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Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
 Time management skills.

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Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher.
 Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technology.
Application Process and Deadline : To apply email the completed Application Form for
Graduate Assistantship (available at http://www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships) and resume, cover letter (specifically addressing the required qualifications), and three references to international.services@uni.edu
. Applications received by February 27, 2015 will be given preferential consideration.