Job Title:
HSU Workstudy Global Engagement - (Summer Only)
Company: Hardin-Simmons University
Location: Abilene, TX
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
POSITION: HSU Workstudy Global Engagement - (Summer Only)DEPARTMENT: Global EngagementSUPERVISOR TITLE: International Student AdvisorFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptEXEMPTION: N/ALOCATION: AbileneTARGET HIRE DATE: 5/11/2026CONTACT INFORMATION: Zazanya Gaddam at /SCOPE:Performsadministrative and office activities for Office of Global Engagement. Assistswith a variety of offices tasks to support international student services andthe immigration needs for F-1 visa holders and other visa status students atthe university. Serves as a contributing member to new projects that willbenefit international student services and the required tasks to maintain theOffice of Global Engagement.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist andexecute various projects assigned by supervisor to fulfill department goals ofserving current international students well and advancing HSU's globalinitiatives.Work with andcommunicate with internal and external groups that interact and work with ouroffice. Relay important information needed to complete projects throughe-mails, phone calls, memos, letters, and other communication methods asneeded.Serveinternational students who come into the office, answer their basic questions,and in general help them get what they need as they study with us at HSU. Guideand direct them as needed to other campus offices who also need to assist them.Maintainimportant documentation and files regarding projects and work in the office.Perform mailroom and office inbox duties as well as mail distribution between offices.Represent HSU'sglobal engagement efforts at functions as assigned.Assist withinternational community newsletter.Manage andcurate content for our Instagram and Facebook page, fostering engagement andgrowth.Assist inplanning and implementation of international student arrivals and orientationsessions.Assist GlobalEngagement and International Student Fellowship in coordinating InternationalWeek events.Otheradministrative duties as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Current HSU StudentPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:This job is sedentary in nature. Must be able to sit for long periods of time while performing office functions. Occasional light lifting may be required.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Eagerness tolearn and growTeam player -thrives well in a positive and collaborative environmentCulturalawareness and sensitivity to a diverse group of studentsHighlyefficient and organized; ability to multi-task high priority projects, organizedetails, and meet deadlinesAbility to workindependently and be proactive to solve problems and implement solutionsAbility tomaintain complete confidentiality about matters which are taking place andinformation which is circulated in and out of the office.Experience withbest office organization systems; such as filing systems and record keeping.Experience withand/or passion for international students, culture and diversity.Experience withMicrosoft Word, Outlook Calendar, and Microsoft Excel.NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.BACKGROUND SCREEN:HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.