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Peer Assistant
 
International Student and Scholar Services
 
Job Description:
International Student and Scholar Services is hiring an hourly wage student assistant (this position does not carry graduate assistant benefits) to help with the Life in Iowa program, managing Community Update newsletter, and assist with other tasks in the office.

Life in Iowa provides ongoing learning activities (in person and virtual) for international students throughout the year. Topics have covered understanding and learning about American cultural holidays and exploring Iowa; partnering with other UI offices to provide informational programs such as interviewing for jobs and writing resumes, how to apply for graduate school, or what the Honors program is; fun social events virtually and face to face.

In addition to managing the Life in Iowa program, the Peer Assistant will also manage the bi-weekly Community Update newsletter that send to all international students and scholars. You may help with other projects in the office, or propose new projects or ideas to implement.

This position is supervised directly by the Coordinator for the International Student Support & Engagement.

Professional Development:
  • Attend the Student Professional development training

Qualifications:
  •  Strong organization skills
  • Responsibility, punctuality and dependability
  • Cross-cultural communication skill (both writing and speaking)
  • Demonstrated genuine interest and passion in working with international students
  • Study abroad or other international experience preferred but not required
  • Basic proficiency on Microsoft products and Canva 
  • Ability to take initiatives on projects and tasks
  • Ability to work with international students from around the world and across degree levels
  • Willingness to learn

Terms of Appointment:
  • Hours/Week: Between 8-10 hours per week (there might be weeks that will go above 10 hours, but still under 20, such as orientation week or weeks when there is a big event)
  • Start Date: No later than January 6, 2022 (Start date may be flexible)
  • End Date: Prefer student who will be here during 2022-2023 academic year
  • Breaks: Not required to work during Spring Break and Thanksgiving.
  • Salary: $11.00/hour

Full List of Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Required to attend the full-day staff training on Friday, January 13th
  • Schedule and facilitate events for international students each fall, winter break, spring and summer semester
  • Attend each Life in Iowa event and serve as moderator, enforcing ISSS and UI policies during events
  • Attend weekly staff meeting during fall and spring semester; and participate in required trainings
  • Market Life in Iowa events among international students, including creating and distributing fliers, marketing the events via email, social media, and to other campus departments
  • Collaborate with Global Buddies/Friends Without Borders student assistant, Programming Assistant at the Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement (MISSE) and other student organizations
  • Communicate regularly with the supervisor regarding issues and problems that arise, or concerns observed about student participants
  • Outreach: Go to classrooms, events, and/or other venues to talk about Life in Iowa events and resources for international students
  • Collect feedback or conduct assessment for the Life in Iowa events
  • Maintain, file, paper and computer records up to date in International Programs shared drive and teams platforms
  • Assist with other programs within ISSS, such as fall and spring orientation, airport arrivals, scholar events, Friends without Border events, etc.
  • Assist with editing and adding captions on the recorded life in Iowa and ISSS pre arrival webinars
  • Other projects or clerical tasks assigned in the International Programs