Center for Global Education

Supervisor: Shanna Blount

Telephone: 918-631-3229

E-mail: shanna-blount@utulsa.edu

Title of Student Position: Study Abroad Student Assistant

Number of students requested to fill above position: 1-4

Duties of the Position: General office and clerical support, answer phones, reception duties, greet visitors, filing, data entry, operate office machines (photocopier, fax, telephone, voicemail system), post flyers around campus, event promotion and marketing.

The Center for Global Education (CGE) is going through a period of rapid growth.  Work-study positions will be given a high-level of responsibility for the tasks assigned and students will needs to be reliable, trustworthy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality due to the nature of the position and while working with students' study abroad files. They will assist with implementation of a number of CGE events and programming throughout the year in addition to general office clerical and administrative tasks. Previous study abroad experience is preferred, but not required; a general knowledge of working/studying/living abroad is strongly desired, but not required.

Skills Required to Perform the Position: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, excellent oral and written communication skills, organized, able to multi-task, positive attitude, great customer service, self-starter, flexibility to work in a face-paced office, professional telephone etiquette, reliable, able to keep high level of confidentiality. Preferred, but not required skills: previous study/work/living abroad experience, familiarity with web design and/or use of Dreamweaver.

Recommended Student Classification Level : Level I

Beginning and Ending Dates of the Position: 09/01/11-05/01/12

Hours Per Week: 10-15, flexible