International Reach Program Coordinator Assistant

Description:

To Apply: Application deadline: November 15. Submit an electronic copy of a cover letter describing how past work/ course experiences have helped develop skills that are relevant to the position.Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Also include a resume with the names of references and contact information. Applications may be sent to Katie Wirka:wirka@studentlife.wisc.edu Preference will be given to those who can work through Spring semester and continue on for the 2013-2014 academic year.

 

Would you like to help foster intercultural relationships on campus and in the local community? Consider working with International Student Services (ISS) as the program assistant for International Reach, which is a unique program designed to promote global education. International Reach places UW international students, scholars and family members in local schools, campus venues and community organizations to give presentations about their home cultures and their experience as international visitors.

 

Objective: To promote, coordinate, facilitate and monitor the International Reach program under the auspices and guidance of the ISS International Reach program supervisor/ coordinators.

 

Responsibilities:

• Create promotional materials including fliers and displays
• Prepare materials for volunteer orientation sessions
• Help recruit new international volunteers
• Help market the program to potential requestors on campus and in the community
• Communicate with international volunteers and requestors
• Facilitate contact between international volunteers and requestors to aid in arranging successful presentations
• Maintain administrative files and databases
• Work with the ISS web technician to maintain the Reach webpage on the ISS website
• Compile resources and write a monthly newsletter for international volunteers
• Other tasks as assigned

 

 Qualifications and Skills: Must be very self motivated. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities and attention to details, knowledge of facilitating presentations, leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills. Good computer skills in word processing, database management, and general graphic design, including Microsoft Word, Access and Excel (Adobe InDesign & Illustrator experience a plus). Interest in working with international students as well as campus and community members.

 

Number of Hours: 15 hours per week for Spring semester (19 weeks) with a preferred start date of January 7. Some training in December is required. Renewal of appointment possible.