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Global Engagement Team Intern: Transitions Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508828
Division/Organization: International Division
Department: International Student Services
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: International Student Services
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Education and Training, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Department and Office Assistants, Honoring Context and Culture, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 International Student Services (ISS) serves students on F-1 and J-1 student visas. We provide advising programming and activities, and advocacy for international students on the UW-Madison campus and in the community. We also plan many events that U.S. students can attend to learn about different cultures and perspectives.

Anticipated Start Date:

 Week of April 21st or April 28th

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 1-year contract with option to renew contingent upon quality performance review. Every 6 months, students will have an evaluation and have the opportunity for a raise.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Qualifications:

Current student (undergraduate or graduate)

Ability to work as a member of a team and individually

Strong intercultural communication skills (including written and verbal)

Self-motivated

Ability to work with a diverse clientele in a fast-paced work environment

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Attention to detail and organized

Skilled in critical thinking

Ability for learning new software/programs and systems

Willingness to adapt to working with multiple supervisors

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an office or in student leadership positions

Experience working with Canva, Adobe, or other similar software

Experience working with diverse audiences

Experience with design and accessibility principles

Experience with gathering data

Intercultural experience

Open to working some hours over the summer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Responsibilities: Event Preparation, Promotion, and Facilitation

Assist with logistics, such as assisting with scheduling events, booking rooms, coordinating technology needs, working with campus partners and student organization leaders

Create promotional materials, including flyers, displays and social media content and scheduling them using Meta Business Suite

Help with set-up support or tech support at ISS programs (especially after hours events)

Facilitate discussions and encourage participation in events through leading by example

Taking photos or videos at ISS events

Develop and update web content and resources, particularly for incoming students such as pre-arrival and arrival / orientation resources

Assist with training newly hired interns

Assist Global Engagement Team in connecting with students in an effective/meaningful way

Contribute ideas and help design new initiatives and activities that promote intercultural learning and cross-cultural communication

Collect student feedback and aid in data analysis and assessment

Meet weekly or bi-weekly with assigned supervisor and complete performance reviews every six months

Attend monthly retreats with other interns and Global Engagement Staff

Other duties as assigned

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Help with events including (but not limited to): International Student Welcome and Information Fair (ISWIF), Practicing English and Cultural Exchange (PEACE), International Student Graduation Celebration, Study Week and Global Café.

Required Event: International Student Welcome and Information Fair (ISWIF)

Required Event: Welcome (Back) International Student Game Night

Required Event: International Student Graduation Celebration (May only)

Recommended Event: Study Week / Graduation Cap decorating events

Physical Demands:

Able to sit for long period in an office or stand for a few hours at an event. Ability to lift 15 lbs and push /pull a cart would be helpful.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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