International Student & Scholar Services Administrative & Advising Graduate Assistant

2014-2015 Supervisor: Sara Eser, Associate Director of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Supervisor Contact: intlstu@odu.edu Application Procedure: see instructions below REQUIRED (ALL of the following items in this section must be met to be eligible to apply for this position): Regular admission in a graduate degree program at ODU with good academic

standing is required; graduate assistants are required to maintain a full course of study during the term of their appointment as a graduate assistant.

Demonstrated strong oral and written skills Computer competency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher and

PowerPoint) Excellent organizational and time management skills Quick and out-of-the box thinking capabilities Overseas experience as a student or employee Event planning experience (e.g. workshops and the like)

PREFERRED: Presentation experience beyond a classroom setting Experience in working with international students or study abroad Familiarity with professional advising of international students Advising or counseling experience in a professional setting Desire to work in the field of international education as a career choice

Job Description & Responsibilities: The administrative and advising graduate assistant provides support to the associate director and other staff members of ISSS in serving ODU’s international population in the following areas: making various presentations to the international community and/or the general

campus population. coordinating the Global Certificate Program, a professional development program

for ODU staff and offered in conjunction with Human Resources. responding to a significant amount of e-mail correspondence with students maintaining databases of students verifying student data—including some basic analysis processing of international student paperwork performing data-entry advising international students—in person and via e-mail—of basic processes planning new student check-in representing ISSS and/or international students throughout the campus community updating ISSS’ online presence on Facebook providing coverage of the front desk as needed

Length of Assistantship: 10 months; potentially renewable Suitable Academic Majors: International Higher Education Leadership, Counseling, International Studies or Applied Linguistics; however, others may be considered if the applicant meets ALL of the minimum requirements and/or possesses other skills/experience conducive to the effective completion of duties. Hours and Wage: 20 hours per week / $15,000 academic year / 61% tuition waiver for out-of-state students Academic and professional knowledge/skills to be derived from this experience; the GA will: Achieve experience in international education and develop skills in programming

activities for cultural events and activities. Improve cross-cultural competency skills. Obtain an understanding of skills needed to work with a diverse international

student population. Enhance his/her communication and cultural skills by working with an

international population. Gain practice in making presentations. Acquire knowledge in counseling international students on a wide variety of

issues. Become familiar with immigration and related laws pertaining to international

students at a higher education level. Application Process: All materials listed below are to be submitted electronically to our office at intlstu@odu.edu. Due to the volume of applications received, we are not able to consider incomplete applications and follow-up requests will not be sent. If additional information is needed from an applicant and/or an applicant is granted an interview (which will be held 24-28 March), we will contact him/her via ODU student e-mail.

1) Résumé with the names and contact information of three references

2) Cover letter specifically addressing how the applicant meets all of the requirements listed above and, if applicable, the preferred items

3) Writing sample that demonstrates applicant’s ability to explain a process to someone who may not be familiar with the necessary steps

4) Professional letter of recommendation (e-mailed separately)