Posted 1mo ago

Graduate Assistant

@ Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
HybridPart Time
Responsibilities:Train student employees, Provide customer service to prospective students, Manage workflow to improve efficiency
Requirements Summary:Up to 20 hours/week hybrid; GPA 3.0+; enrollment in a graduate program; 6+ credits for Fall/Winter; maintain 67% course completion.
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Job Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:




  • Train, supervise and support student employees.




  • Provide excellent customer service to prospective students via email, phone and in person at the International Admissions front desk.




  • Manage and evaluate the workflow to improve operational efficiency.




  • Manage the daily admit list and update the I-20 tracking reports.




  • Examine documents using forensically to detect any fraudulent activity.




  • Interpret international grading scales using appropriate resources.




  • Evaluate financial documents to Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) standards.




  • Schedule and assist with monthly student staff meetings.




  • Assist professional staff with various projects, procedures and reports related to international admissions. 




  • Share information with prospective international students about admissions policies, procedures, cost of attendance and other matters related to enrollment.




  • Adhere to all EMU, NCAA and SEVP policies, rules, regulations and operational procedures.




  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality in all forms of communication.




  • Other departmental related duties as assigned.


    Minimum Qualifications: 




    • The ability to work up to 20 hours per week is required (hybrid availability).




    • A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. 




    • Admission and enrollment in a graduate program is required. 




    • Maintenance of a  67% course completion is required. 




    • Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters is required. 






Preferred Qualifications: 




  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is required.




  • Proficient computer skills are desirable.




  • Familiarity with the international admissions and enrollment process is desirable.




  • Knowledge of basic immigration regulations.




  • This position will require a combination of in-person and virtual work shifts.




Supervision Received: 


Supervision is received from one or more professional staff members within the Admissions Office-International Admissions unit.