Position
International Programs Office - Graduate Assistant
Starting Date: August 25, 2025
Qualifications
- Required
- Acceptance into SUNY Cortland graduate program
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Strong computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
- Evidence of campus involvement at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Desired
- Interest in international education
- Experience with program planning for small and large events
- Knowledge and experience managing social media platforms
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technology
- Creativity, high energy, strong work ethic, positive attitude and professionalism
Relation to Educational Program
The International Programs Office GA promotes education abroad and intercultural learning at SUNY Cortland and collaborates with student peer advisors on cultural events to provide a welcoming environment to international students.
Specific Responsibilities Include
- Support with student walk-in advising, study abroad program selection and application review
- Assist with the planning and implementation of Study Abroad Fairs and Info sessions
- Study abroad outreach at campus-wide events
- Assist with the Course Equivalency Database and course mapping project for our SAB programs
- Prepare marketing materials, such as brochures, info sheets, pop-up stands for various study abroad programs
- Assist with the development and implementation of programs and activities for welcoming and integrating international students to the campus community: program selection, planning and marketing, creating budgets, student outreach, and work with the International Club
- Plan, schedule and organize student activities, trips and events for international students
Social Media
- Maintain social media content calendar and post scheduling
- Update and assist with social media marketing and publications for programs and events
- Assist in creating and distributing the newsletter
- Create event graphics using platforms such as Canva, Facebook events, and Instagram posts
- Assist with website updates
Other Duties
- Participate in meetings and workshops
- Provide support for pre-arrival and pre-departure student activities: create and revise pre-arrival/pre-departure information materials; organize new student documentation, and other administrative tasks
- Create and distribute surveys, questionnaires and program assessments as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Salary/Stipend
$3500 stipend per semester
Tuition Support
Tuition waiver for up to 6-credit hours of graduate work per semester. Flexibility to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.
Application
Completed application, with letters of recommendation and resume, must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office, PO Box 2000, Cortland NY 13045 or to graduate.admissions@cortland.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer.