OVERVIEW This Graduate Assistant role within the Office of International Student Success supports international students during the 2026–2027 academic year at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. The position focuses on assisting F-1 and J-1 international students through programming, guidance, and administrative support that contribute to student success and compliance. It is a part-time, temporary graduate assistantship that includes a stipend and tuition remission and is designed to complement graduate study in higher education leadership. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Support the Office of International Student Success in providing resources to F-1 and J-1 international students. – Assist with international student orientation programming. – Support the planning and delivery of events for international students. – Assist with compliance workshops related to international student status. – Contribute to communications with international students. – Support recordkeeping related to international student services. – Assist with managing and updating social media related to the office. REQUIREMENTS – Enrollment in the M.A. in Higher Education Leadership. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International students often navigate complex academic, cultural, and regulatory environments, and offices dedicated to international student success play a critical role in helping them thrive. By supporting orientation, programming, and compliance-related activities, this graduate assistantship contributes to a campus infrastructure that promotes student well-being and persistence. The role also helps ensure that institutional practices align with federal requirements while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for students from around the world. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly articulate your interest in international education and student support, connecting your academic goals in higher education leadership to the mission of international student success. – Highlight any previous experience, coursework, or involvement that relates to student programming, orientation, or campus engagement, even if it was in a different context. – Demonstrate your ability to balance part-time professional responsibilities with graduate-level academic work. – Emphasize communication skills and attention to detail, as these are relevant to supporting events, communications, and recordkeeping. – Research Hobart and William Smith Colleges and be prepared to explain why working with international students at this institution aligns with your professional interests.