Graduate Assistant: International Student Services

Concordia University

United States, Minnesota, St. Paul

Jun 07, 2025

Position:
Graduate Assistant: International Student Services

Location:

St. Paul, MN

Job Id:
370507A

# of Openings:
1

Graduate Assistant: International Student Services

The Graduate Assistant (GA) supports the Office of International Student Services (ISS) and international students by providing programming and administrative support and assisting with international admissions activities. The GA responds to and assists with the needs of the ISS office while gaining exposure to the various knowledge areas in international education. The GA also participates in regular staff meetings and professional development opportunities as applicable.

Essential Duties:

Assist in coordinating and leading ISS programming including Admitted Student Day, International Education Week, and workshops.
Provide administrative support to the ISS office by assisting with front desk and phone calls as needed, student records, office newsletter, and general support to meet the needs of international students.
Train in basic F-1 immigration regulations to assist with basic advising and request processing.
Attend weekly ISS staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Assist with and support international recruitment activities as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree: Required
Student accepted into or enrolled in a CSP graduate program in Fall Semester 2025 and Spring Semester 2026.
Experience working successfully in diverse groups and settings
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously, balance priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
Clear written and verbal communication
Experience living, working, or studying abroad outside US preferred.

Supplemental Information:

It is the policy of CSP 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, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.

The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.

The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.

Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.

Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.

CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/

Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions

Pay Range: $2,000 per year

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