Graduate Assistant (Student):International Admissions

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University is seeking student applicants for the position of Graduate Assistant in the International Admissions Office. This part-time position will be located on the CUW Mequon, WI Campus. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and be confirmed enrollees in a Concordia University graduate education program in good academic standing.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with International Student Orientation(s) to welcome new students to campus
• Answer phone calls, Whatsapp messages, and emails with timely and accurate information
• Assist with student worker training and scheduling
• Provide campus tours and information to visiting international students
• Create marketing pieces such as testimonials, reels/videos for social media, and content for international high school counselor newsletters
• Assist with International Admissions process & record keeping using CRMs such as SLATE, Terra Dotta, and Banner
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates effective leadership, organizational skills, and is a self-starter
• Ability to respectfully interact with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures & faiths
• Strong typing skills
• Ability to keep information confidential and accurate
• Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills in written & spoken English
• Fluent in additional language(s) preferred
• Experience working with International Students preferred
• Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to present a Christian and professional manner
• All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadlines
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• Enrollment in a Concordia University graduate education program required

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Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: https://cuw.applicantpro.com/jobs/. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resour