Work for Study Abroad

Peer advisor Emily in Study Abroad office with book

Outreach assistant Fatima sitting at desk smiling

Emily, 2018-19 Peer Advisor (L), & Fatima, 2018-19 Outreach Assistant (R)

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 2019-20 academic year, we will be hiring three peer assistants and two outreach assistants. Finalists will be notified shortly after the application deadline and invited to interview with the Study Abroad hiring committee.

Meet our current student workers!

Peer Assistants	Outreach Assistants
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 Greet student visitors to the Study Abroad Resource Room and determine interests Advise students about study abroad procedures, including program models, costs, and funding Assist students with program research Develop extensive knowledge of UI Study Abroad programs across various geographic regions and academic concentrations Respond to emails from interested students and follow up with Resource Room visitors via email as needed Maintain appearance of Resource Room, including organizing and shelving Resource Room materials Assist program advisors with administrative tasks	Responsibilities Initiate contact with campus constituents in order to arrange information sessions about study abroad Promote study abroad through classroom visits, student organizations visits, and tabling sessions Plan, implement, and participate in events that highlight study abroad opportunities Generate a monthly newsletter informing students of study abroad programs, deadlines and events Assist in the design and distribution of study abroad publicity materials Advance current Outreach projects Create new Outreach projects
Qualifications Undergraduate status at the UI Previous participation in a study abroad program and demonstrated interest in promoting international education Graduation in May 2020 or later Excellent interpersonal communications skills, especially one on one with other students Independent, adaptable, and self-motivated Attention to detail Experience working or volunteering with diverse campus constituents preferred Available for required training in Iowa City from Wednesday, Aug. 21 through Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 (partial days)	Qualifications Undergraduate status at the UI Previous participation in a study abroad program Graduation in May 2020 or later Desire to promote study abroad and advocate for international education Willingness to learn new technology Excellent written communication skills Independent, adaptable, and self-motivated Outgoing personality, confident public speaker Interested in promotion and social events Experience working or volunteering with diverse campus constituents preferred
Hours Peer assistants can expect 8 to 12 hours per week while school is in session. Scheduled time will include hours when the Resource Room is open to student visitors (9-5, 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 $9.50/hour	Salary $9.50/hour
Application Peer Assistant Application Form Extended Deadline: Monday, June 24, 2019 (11:59 PM)	Application Deadline: Friday, August 2, 2019 (11:59 PM CST)
Questions? Contact: Emily Gruis	Questions? Contact: Kristine Djerf