STUDY ABROAD OFFICE PROGRAM ASSISTANT APPLICATION 2014-2015
JOB DESCRIPTION
Objectives:
 Serve as an ambassador of the Study Abroad Office (SAO) & international education at the University of Illinois
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Enthuse, inform, and advise students on opportunities and procedures for study abroad
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Encourage students to explore study abroad programs relevant to their academic, personal & professional goals
Requirements:
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Registered student at the University of Illinois and in good academic standing
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Completion of an SAO-Illinois study abroad program
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Strong communication and public speaking skills
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Time management skills; ability to multitask and work well under pressure
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Computer skills, including e-mail, word processing, blogging, web design, spreadsheets, and social media
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Professional demeanor, excellent customer service, and ability to work well in teams
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Ability to memorize program details in a short amount of time
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Polite, patient, flexible, open-minded, and cheerful
Responsibilities:
 Conduct walk-in advising in the Resource Room to advise students, parents, staff, faculty, and visitors on study
abroad opportunities & answer general questions about SAO
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Assist students with program selection, advising throughout the application process, and provide information on
financial aid & scholarships
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Manage the general SAO email account, answer incoming phone calls, and schedule appointments
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Monitor and update the SAO website, including program brochure pages
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Conduct various recruitment/ outreach activities (i.e. class visits, presentations) and promote these activities
(creating distributing flyers on campus, chalking, etc.)
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Maintain projects associated with outreach (i.e. newsletter writing, residence-life bulletin board design, update
social media pages, etc.)
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Assist with occasional office tasks, including copying, filing, mailing, typing, and running errands, as needed
Mandatory Time Requirements:
 Available to interview the weeks of July 14th & 21st for the position (Skype may be utilized, if necessary)
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Availability to work 7-9 hours per week for Resource Room advising, as well as additional hours to work events
outside of regular office hours
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Attendance at all-day Peer Advisor training during the week of August 18th and Quad Day on August 24th
Additional Information:
 Starting salary for this position is $9.50 per hour; preference may be given to students who are eligible to receive
federal work-study.
STUDY ABROAD OFFICE PROGRAM ASSISTANT APPLICATION 2014-2015
APPLICATION FORM
Application Deadline: 11.59pm on Friday June 27, 2014
To apply, please submit:
 Completed application form
 Personal statement (instructions can be found on the following page)
 A professional resume
 Contact information for 2 references (former employers or volunteer supervisors)
 A copy of your Fall 2014 class schedule Week at a Glance format so that it fits a single page
Please return your completed application to illinoisstudyabroad@gmail.com
Full Name:
__________________________________________________________________________
Campus Address:
_________________________________________________________________________
Mobile phone: __________________ Email: ______________________ UIN: __________________
Study abroad program(s) attended (include location and term): ______________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Class Standing (circle one): FR SO JR SR
Expected Graduation Date: _______________
Cumulative GPA_______Major: ________________________ Minor/Specializations: ____________
Are you eligible for Federal Work Study? (circle one):
YES NO
Languages spoken: ________________________________________________________________
Other commitments you have for 2014-15 academic year:___________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
STUDY ABROAD OFFICE PROGRAM ASSISTANT APPLICATION 2014-2015
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Program Assistants will assume various responsibilities as described in the attached job description.
With due consideration of the job description, please address the following questions:
1. Why do you want to become a Program Assistant?
2. As an employee, what do you feel are your strengths, and how will you use them in this
position?
3. Reflecting on your study abroad experience, how did these experiences change you, and how
will they contribute to your success as a Program Assistant?