Ongoing Yearly Responsibilities:
Assist with the general office responsibilities and programs of ISSS to support international degree seeking and exchange students. The Program Assistant responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Contribute to a warm welcome of students in our offices
- Support international students (group and individual)
- Interact with students/staff and faculty
- Support the ISSS Mentor Program
- Help plan the annual International Education Week
- Organize international student storage and office space
- Help schedule visits from partner schools
- Support the admissions process of exchange students
- Answer phones and walk-in scheduling questions
- Create weekly Newsletters
- Update Google Forms as needed
- Apply and update new ISSS Website Content
- Monitor the ISSS email inbox
- And other tasks assigned
Orientation Responsibilities:
We offer TWO orientations during the year: one for spring semester and one for fall. These are hectic events and need a tremendous amount of teamwork. The Program Assistant responsibilities during orientation planning will include (but not limited to):
- Coordinate logistics for orientation
- Assist with airport pick-up or welcome desk
- Create welcoming bags for new students
- Help lead orientation activities
Work-study eligible students welcome.
Compensation and Benefits
- Rate of Pay: $15.97/hour
- Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
- Not eligible for health insurance benefits