Company Description:
CBU is committed to creating and maintaining a rigorous and enriching learning experience for our students by providing them the best instruction and support by a superior faculty and staff. CBU encourages opportunities to celebrate diversity in an environment that prepares our students to be global citizens. CBU is an attractive and safe campus environment, and it is quite possibly one of the friendliest campuses anywhere.
If you would like to contribute to these hallmarks of a CBU education, please consider applying for our faculty or staff vacancies through these current employment opportunities.
Job Description:
As a Graduate Assistant serving in the Admissions Support role, you will be important in representing the CBU and supporting its mission. Additionally, you will serve as a mentor and resource for students, providing guidance and support to ensure their academic and professional success.
Responsibilities
Admissions Support:
- Act as a liaison between the Admissions, the Graduate School, the Registrar, and CBU students.
- Assist with organizing and executing events, workshops, and information sessions to promote the CBU and its initiatives.
- Serve as a source of information for CBU, engaging with prospective students, current students, and alumni.
- Represent CBU at networking events and other professional gatherings.
- Support and promote communication regarding commencement and its associated events (e.g., regalia pick-up).
- Specific attendance and assistance would be required for New Student Orientation and information sessions that each occur three times yearly. These events typically occur outside of regular work hours, and dates will be furnished for planning purposes as soon as they are available.
Mentorship and Support:
- Provide mentorship and guidance to incoming CBU students, assisting them in navigating academic requirements, professional development opportunities, and campus resources.
- Support international students facing academic challenges, personal issues, or career-related concerns, connecting them with appropriate resources and support services.
- Foster a sense of community among graduate students by organizing social events, study groups, and networking opportunities.
- Serve as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and academic excellence.
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program at Christian Brothers University.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to serving as a positive representative of the Admissions department.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Empathy, patience, and the ability to provide constructive feedback and support to students.
- Knowledge of campus resources and support services available to graduate students is preferred.
Additional Information:
Christian Brothers University is a Catholic university in the student-centered tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. CBU fosters academic excellence in a range of programs to prepare students from all faiths and backgrounds for careers and lives informed by the Lasallian values of faith, service, and community.
Christian Brothers University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, 403(b), and both undergraduate and graduate tuition waiver plans. CBU also offers tuition waivers for dependents of employees and participates in the Tuition Exchange Program, a reciprocal scholarship exchange program for family members of full-time faculty and staff.
Christian Brothers University offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment, regardless of sex, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin or disability.
Application Instructions:
Please complete the online application and provide a cover letter, resume/CV, and the names and contact information of three references with your application.
Christian Brothers University is an equal opportunity employer.