Department: Center for Global Education (Study
Abroad)
Supervisor: Shanna Blount
Telephone: 631-3229
E-mail: shanna-blount@utulsa.edu
Title of Student Position: Study Abroad Student Assistant
Number of students requested to fill above position: 1-3
Duties of the Position: General office and clerical support, answer
phones, reception duties, greet visitors, filing, data entry, operate
office machines (photocopier, fax, telephone, voice mail system), post
flyers around campus, event promotion and marketing. The Center for
Global Education (CGE) is going through a period of rapid growth with
a new director on board as well as a new international programs
coordinator. With this growth and new direction, a number of student
positions are vital to our operational success. Work-study positions
will be given a high level of responsibility for the tasks assigned
and students will need 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 fast paced office, professional
telephone etiquette, reliable, 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 1
Beginning and Ending Dates of the Position: 8/20/07-4/22/08
Hours Per Week: 10-20, flexible
