Global Asset Management Education Forum Graduate Assistant
Department:
School of Business
Student Employment Type:
Graduate Assistant
Responsibilities:
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Support the planning and operation of Global Asset Management Education Forum.
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Update the Forum global target database and maintain a variety of Excel spreadsheets containing key conference-related data including demographic information and financial information pertaining to conference attendees.
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Perform extensive internet research on higher education websites to capture and update critical demographic data to support the Forum communication, social media and marketing strategies.
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Use Regpack registration software system to review registered attendee data for accuracy and transfer key data to Excel for analysis purposes.
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Correspond via email or telephone in an effort to answer conference-specific questions and assist student and faculty participants with the on-line registration process.
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Review portfolio competition submissions for completeness and coordinate processing of kits with student volunteer team.
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Assist with the preparation and logistics of all conference print material, including (but not limited to) attendee packets, name badges, and padfolios.
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Work with student Forum volunteer team leadership to coordinate the logistical needs of the conference.
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Assist with the process of registration of faculty participants and guest speakers as well as serving as a point of contact at the conference to answer questions and disseminate conference details.
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Travel to New York City and stay on-site to assist with operation of the Forum during the Spring semester.
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Other Forum related tasks, as needed.
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Act as student representative at specified School of Business events.
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Represent and answer questions about the Forum with prospective students and families at open house and admissions events.
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As needed, represent SB at events such career fairs, guest speakers and other on-campus or virtual events.
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Demonstrate professionalism and sound judgement while representing the Forum and the School of Business.
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Attend weekly GA team meetings and participate in all GA-specific training sessions.
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Provide supplemental back-up support for other School of Business GA functions, as assigned (e.g., assist with career fair set up, preparing admissions bags/folders, etc.).
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Graduate assistants will have a primary supervisor within the Dean’s Office and will complete projects with other School of Business staff as assigned.
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Maintain a pre-set work schedule between normal business hours (8am-5pm), with ability to set work schedule around classes at the start of each semester.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Enrolled in a minimum of 6 graduate credit hours per semester
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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High comfort level working with other students in a mentoring role
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Ability to maintain confidentiality when required
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Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
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Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds while exhibiting a positive, caring, and helpful attitude
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Ability to work, prioritize, and maintain focus in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
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Ability to prioritize tasks and projects to ensure proper alignment with workload, communication expectations, balance outside of work hours, and university/SGA policy
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Prior experience with or an interest in business, finance, and/or accounting is preferred but not required
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Prior experience managing or leading peers/employees is preferred
Hours of Position:
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20 hours per week; flexible schedule between the hours of 8 am–5 pm
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Global Asset Management Education Forum – entire duration of conference
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Occasional events outside normal business hours
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GAs will be needed for admissions (or similar) events, typically occurring one Saturday or Sunday per month. Dates will be provided at the beginning of each semester
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Open House: TBD
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Academic Exploration Days : TBD
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Admitted Students Weekend: TBD
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Career Fairs: TBD
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Required Documents for Application:
Resume
Cover Letter
Application
Instructions to Applicants:
Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application.