Work Study - Education Abroad Office Aide

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wyoming Education Abroad Office helps students expand their academic, personal, and professional horizons through credit-bearing study abroad, exchange, internship, research, and faculty-led programs in more than 80 countries. The office provides advising, program planning, scholarship guidance, and comprehensive support before, during, and after students' international experiences, helping them develop the global perspectives and cross-cultural skills needed to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. The Education Abroad Office Student Worker provides front-line administrative and peer advising support to the Global Engagement Office. This role promotes UWYO Education Abroad programs, assists with student engagement initiatives, and contributes to the smooth operation of the office through clerical and communication tasks.

Requirements

• Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
• Current enrollment as a University of Wyoming student
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Willingness to learn about Education Abroad programs and services
• Availability to work during business hours on campus

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social media platforms and digital marketing
• Prior event planning or peer leadership experience
• Comfort speaking in group settings or on the phone
• Experience working in a customer service or administrative support role
• Familiarity with platforms such as Canva, MailChimp, YouTube, or Google Suite
• Have completed one or more study abroad programs with the University of Wyoming

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to inquiries via the [email protected] email account
• Greet and assist visitors to the Cheney International Center front desk
• Schedule student advising meetings and manage conference room calendars (024 & 129)
• Answer, direct, and manage phone calls professionally
• Restock office supplies and assist with daily office operations
• Assist with marketing via social media, email campaigns, and website updates
• Support the coordination of the UWYO Abroad Photo Contests
• Conduct peer advising for prospective and current Education Abroad students
• Send promotional materials to exchange partner institutions overseas
• Complete special projects using platforms such as Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Canva, YouTube/Vimeo, and MailChimp
• Manage prospective student data and email lists
• Give Education Abroad 101 Classroom presentations and assist with tabling events
• Participate in student leader training sessions
• Represent the Education Abroad Office at events and student activities
• Track and report Cheney Give-Back requirements
• Assist other Global Engagement Office staff as needed with general outreach and engagement efforts

Benefits

• Students employed in this position develop transferable professional skills in communication, customer service, project coordination, marketing, office administration, public speaking, and digital technologies.
• Through peer advising and outreach activities, students strengthen leadership abilities, intercultural competence, problem-solving skills, and professionalism while gaining firsthand experience in higher education administration and international education.
• These experiences prepare students for careers in business, government, nonprofit organizations, education, and other globally engaged professions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed