
2016 - 2017 Peer Assistants
Work for Study Abroad
Study Abroad typically hires two types of student workers-- peer assistants and outreach assistants-- at the beginning of every academic year. Descriptions, duties, qualifications, terms of appointment, and applications can be found for both positions in the table below. Students should apply for their preferred position and not both peer and outreach assistant positions. Please note that we do not often hire more than one student in the same position that studied abroad in the same country. During the 2018-19 academic year, we will be hiring four peer assistants and two outreach assistant.
Study Abroad will review applications in mid-August. The deadline for applications is July 20, 2018. Finalists will be notified shortly there after and be invited to interview with the Study Abroad hiring committee. Occasionally there is an opening in January so please inquire before submitting an application for the spring session.
Peer Assistants |
Outreach Assistants |
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Peer Assistants provide information about study abroad programs and procedures to UI undergraduate students by staffing the Study Abroad's resource room. | Outreach Assistants are tasked with presenting and disseminating information regarding study abroad opportunities to students, staff, and faculty around the UI campus. |
Responsibilities -Staff the Study Abroad Resource Room -Advise students about study abroad procedures and/or specific programs -Make follow-up phone calls/e-mails to interested students -Organize and shelve Resource Room materials -Assist program advisors with administrative tasks |
Responsibilities |
Qualifications - Experience working or volunteering with diverse campus constituents preferred |
Qualifications - Experience working or volunteering with diverse campus constituents preferred |
Hours Peer assistants can expect 8 to 15 hours per week while school is in session. Scheduled time will include hours when the Resource Room is open to student traffic (8-5, M-F) and additional hours to complete other assignments, such as weekly staff meetings and resource room maintenance. All peer assistants will occasionally be asked to take part in weekend or evening activities. |
Hours Outreach assistants can expect 8 to 15 hours per week while school is in session and have a flexible schedule. Outreach assistants will be able to set their own in-office work hours but will be required to attend events as needed during the day and occasionally in the evening and/or on weekends. |
Salary $9.00/hour |
Salary $9.00/hour |
Application | Application |
Questions? Contact: Emily Gruis |
Questions? Contact: Kristine Djerf |