HSU Workstudy Global Engagement

POSITION:  HSU Workstudy Global Engagement

DEPARTMENT:  Global Engagement

SUPERVISOR TITLE:  International Student Advisor

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt

EXEMPTION:  N/A

LOCATION:  Abilene

TARGET HIRE DATE:  7/20/2026

CONTACT INFORMATION: Zazanya Gaddam at zazanya.gaddam@hsutx.edu

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

Performs administrative and office activities for Office of Global Engagement. Assists with a variety of offices tasks to support international student services and the immigration needs for F-1 visa holders and other visa status students at the university. Serves as a contributing member to new projects that will benefit international student services and the required tasks to maintain the Office of Global Engagement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Assist and execute various projects assigned by supervisor to fulfill department goals of serving current international students well and advancing HSU’s global initiatives.

Work with and communicate with internal and external groups that interact and work with our office. Relay important information needed to complete projects through e-mails, phone calls, memos, letters, and other communication methods as needed.

Serve international students who come into the office, answer their basic questions, and in general help them get what they need as they study with us at HSU. Guide and direct them as needed to other campus offices who also need to assist them.

Maintain important documentation and files regarding projects and work in the office.

Perform mail room and office inbox duties as well as mail distribution between offices.

Represent HSU’s global engagement efforts at functions as assigned.

Assist with international community newsletter.

Manage and curate content for our Instagram and Facebook page, fostering engagement and growth.

Assist in planning and implementation of international student arrivals and orientation sessions.

Assist Global Engagement and International Student Fellowship in coordinating International Week events.

Other administrative duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Current HSU Student

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job is sedentary in nature. Must be able to sit for long periods of time while performing office functions. Occasional light lifting may be required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Eagerness to learn and grow

Team player – thrives well in a positive and collaborative environment

Cultural awareness and sensitivity to a diverse group of students

Highly efficient and organized; ability to multi-task high priority projects, organize details, and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and be proactive to solve problems and implement solutions

Ability to maintain complete confidentiality about matters which are taking place and information which is circulated in and out of the office.

Experience with best office organization systems; such as filing systems and record keeping.

Experience with and/or passion for international students, culture and diversity.

Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook Calendar, and Microsoft Excel.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: 

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU’s mission. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of rac