Global Education Fellow for International Student Engagement

University of Richmond

27d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Global Education Fellow for International Student Engagement is a limited term, one-year (20-30 hour/week) position that facilitates the well-being of and engagement on campus and beyond for international students, including mentorship; creates and maintains connection with student organizations; Student Development (including referrals to relevant units) where international students would benefit from greater engagement; and Career Services, where the special needs of international students have gained a greater focus. The Fellow is a primary advisor for international students for campus integration and will assist with individual and group advising on connecting with campus life. The Fellow will assist with creating and managing Center for Global Engagement (CGE) events to meet student needs, including those that specifically support the mentoring program, and helps CGE to maximize the impact of International Education Week for on-campus learning. As assigned by the supervisor, the Fellow will draft and edit CGE publications, press releases, and web-based information related to international student engagement and study abroad, and assist with data management regarding international student statistics, surveys, etc.

Requirements

Knowledge of challenges faced by international students, as well as strategies for successful cross-cultural living
Knowledge of and experience with CGE programming and events
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Warm and welcoming manner, good listening and problem-solving skills; ability to have professional rather than personal relationships with students
Ability to gather and analyze data and generate reports
Knowledge and understanding of meeting and event planning principles, requirements, procedures, and available resources
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments
Knowledge of event facilities, technology, and equipment
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials
Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions
Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple project
Bachelor’s degree required with direct experience in both US and another cultural setting and knowledge of a language other than English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with organizing, promoting and supporting international engagement and participation in student organizations in a higher education context preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a primary contact for international students who seek assistance and/or have concerns about feeling at home and their engagement on campus, helps to create a warm and welcoming environment, and assists with individual and group advising
Helps to orient UR’s domestic students to appreciate and understand international students’ presence and concerns through active participation in student organizations
Works in partnership with students and students' cultural organizations for International Education Week, ChinaFest, and other events that benefit from direct student voice and participation
Helps to connect the CGE with student organizations on and off campus
Helps to plan and host events for international students, including welcoming events, open houses, teas and other social gatherings, campus break programming, Dining Hall dinners, and career events
Assists Associate Director, International Communications & Events with CGE materials, social media, web content, and other means of communication and support relevant for international students, including the weekly newsletter, to familiarize others with student viewpoints
Links with Student Development, Career Services, Office of Sustainability, and the College Dean’s Offices to help create programming relevant to international student needs
Serves as a link for international students for informational, promotional and recruitment events pertaining to semester, summer and short-term study abroad programs, including events offered by Admissions during orientation, and at various times throughout the academic year
Coordinates and implements onboarding process for student volunteers who work with international students, including recruitment, orientations, and ongoing trainings
Cover CGE front desk as needed, answer phones, and answer visitor inquiries.
Answer questions for students interested in study abroad, international student programming, or international on-campus programming, or find the relevant advisor to help the student.