Graduate Assistant - Study Abroad Office

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Graduate Assistant - Study Abroad Office Position Description

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.

Overview and Duties

BSU offers more than 300 study abroad programs in over 60 countries around the globe. BSU Study Abroad seeks a Graduate Assistant (GA) for the 2026-2027 academic year to support student success and participation in these programs. The GA will assist the staff with program and academic advising, as well as student enrollment and outreach. The position is best suited for graduate students interested in developing their student advising and enrollment management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the office's first point of contact: answering phone calls and assisting with student walk-ins, answering departmental email inbox, and scheduling appointments
• Help prepare for campus-wide events: ordering flyers, tracking sign-ups and promotion via Student or Community Announcements, EngageBSU, etc.
• Process new and existing study abroad applications via study abroad software platform
• Management enrollment for faculty-led travel courses and submission of student applications
• Participate in office advising through information sessions, tabling, drop-in hours, or advising appointments
• Assist with classroom presentations, workshops, or office hours with campus partners as needed
• Manage communication between study abroad and other departments on campus
• Assist with other student outreach and marketing efforts

Outcomes

The GA will learn the work and management skills that come from working in a small, dynamic office. They will gain experience working with students in advising and information sessions; presenting in the office, classrooms and at campus events; and managing a diverse portfolio of programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

• Commitment to international education and promoting student study abroad opportunities
• Experience with study abroad and/or international travel
• Willingness to work collaboratively as a member of a team and learn new skills
• Experience with presenting to a group
• Effective time management, sound judgment, and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn to use enrollment management software
• Experience with data collection

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

• Office environment demands include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and frequent typing.
• Workshop and/or event demands include lifting promotional and swag materials, bending, walking, or standing during the event.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is and E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $15

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu05877P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU's Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:

Cassie Birch

c1birch@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?

• Yes

• No

• • Which Graduate program have you been accepted into?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you held a Graduate Assistantship or Writing Fellowship in the past?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Class Schedule