Focus Area: International Partnerships

33-44% time

Start date: August 2011, 10-month position

The International Partnerships area of the Office of International Education promotes the development of invaluable collaborative relationships between the University of Georgia and institutions abroad by guiding and assisting faculty members in the establishment and advancement of student and faculty exchanges, study abroad opportunities, joint research programs, seminars, workshops, and service learning.  International Partnerships seeks to support the intercultural education of University of Georgia students, the role of University of Georgia faculty and staff in dynamic and critical global research, and the overall internationalization of the University of Georgia.

The Graduate Assistant in this position will assist the staff in the international partnerships area with various duties, primarily involving research and report writing related to emerging topics in international higher education, university evaluations, and summary reports of UGA international activities.  Other duties may include assisting with the implementation and processing of new and renewing collaborative agreements as well as with the hosting of visitors and dignitaries. Keen attention to detail and superior organization skills along with strong research and writing skills are requisite. Additionally, the GA must be able to work effectively with a diverse population in a multi-cultural environment.  An interest in the internationalization of higher education is strongly desired. The successful candidate may have the option to renew for a second year.

To Apply, please send a current resume with references and a writing sample to:

Office of International Education

Attn: GA Search: International Partnerships

1324 S. Lumpkin Street

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Fax: 706.583.0123

Only those considered for interviews will be contacted; phone calls and emails regarding this position will not be returned.

Graduate students can now take care of all of their health insurance needs via the UGA-GSA website by selecting Student Health Insurance under Resources or by clicking here. We have embedded the UGA-GM Southwest site within our site allow for the most consistent and up to date information at all times as well as allowing for you to take care of all of your health insurance issues via the UGA GSA website.

Please note that this site is embedded within our site. None of the information you enter on health care site will be kept by UGA GSA. If you are logged into UGA GSA you will need to specifically log into the GM Southwest UGA website for your health care needs.

The program GRO (Graduate Recruitment Opportunity) Assistantship is coordinated annually by the ODO as one of our many efforts to recruit and retain students from underrepresented backgrounds. Our office supports the transition and matriculation of each GRO student via frequent communication, professional development workshops/events and organized mentorship. All volunteer mentors would be asked to meet with their mentee at least three times/semester for both the fall and spring.

This program is possible due to the support of our current students. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Carroll Wesson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the following information to be considered as we seek to pair each student with a mentor:

Name:

Hometown:

Undergraduate Institution:

UGA Degree & Academic Program:

Years in UGA Program:

Preferred Contact Info (email or cellular):

Thank you for your reply. We will contact all interested parties with more information in the near future.

Sincerely,

Carroll Wesson, Graduate Assistant

UGA Graduate School Outreach & Diversity Office