IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: Internship Opportunity
Job Title: International Student Services – Intern
Department Name:
International
Center
Length of the Internship:
One academic semester including summer sessions (can be extended for
another semester)
Required Number of Hours per week: 7-10
Current Openings: summer 2013, fall 2013, and spring 2014 (multiple positions available)
Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have graduate student status, a cumulative GPA equivalent to
or greater than 3.0, and must have been enrolled at UK for at least one semester. This position requires flexibility and
the ability to take initiative and work well with minimum supervision. Applicants
must have strong organizational and
interpersonal skills as well as a high level of enthusiasm about event programming and cross‐ cultural activities. Effective verbal and written communication
is essential for the position’s day-to-day tasks; applicants must
additionally be confident in their
presentation skills and display a commitment to learning more about leadership opportunities. Overall awareness of campus resources and new student issues
is desired. Applicants should be somewhat flexible and willing to schedule work hours
around program needs. The
ability to work as a team player with International Student Ambassadors, staff, and faculty
is essential. A Kentucky driver’s license and willingness
to drive UK 12‐passenger vans is strongly encouraged as well as the ability to carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds short distances, including up/down stairs.
Required Education: Currently enrolled in a UK Graduate
Program (master’s or doctoral level) with a strong interest in working within
the field of international student services.
Course Credit (3.00 credit hours): Available through the
College of Education (EPE790 Internship with Dr. Goldstein)
Required License/Registration/Certification: Valid Kentucky driver’s license
& UK passenger van certification (may be
completed after hiring)
Shift: Times will vary depending upon programming
needs. Hours can be arranged
around the student’s schedule, but s/he must be available
some days during
blocks of time between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., as well as during late afternoon, evening and weekend hours.
Job Summary:
This is a project-based internship and
student will be assigned a project to complete within the semester with
assignments and responsibilities and regular meeting with a faculty member in
the student’s specific graduate program. Projects
vary based on student experience, interest and needs of the office during the
time period in which the internship will take place. In addition, each intern will be assigned a “focus-area” in
which he/she will think critically and contribute to further development of the
following areas; a) new student services, b) international student
services & programming, student retention, marketing and communications
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Organizational skills, public speaking, and the ability to take initiative and work well with
minimum supervision. Must have an interest in international students, programming, and cross‐cultural
activities and be sensitive to international students from varied cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds. Knowledge of Microsoft Office
tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Publisher), Prezi, Adobe Pro to develop fliers and brochures, social media (Facebook and Twitter).
Preferred Education/Experience:
Strong interest in the field of International Education
and specifically International Student Services. The ideal candidate will also have
experience in
leadership, service-learning, development, cross-cultural programming or marketing.
To
apply for the internship, please send your resume and letter of interest to Karen
Slaymaker, Assistant Director, Karen.slaymaker@uky.edu .
