Student Master 1 Graduate - International Peer Orientaion Leader (IPOL) Graduate Apply
Student Master 1 Graduate - International Peer Orientation Leader (IPOL) Graduate
Salary/Grade:
$13.50 hr
Hours per Week:
5-35
Duration of Appointment:
May- August 2024
Job Summary: Graduate International Peer Orientation Leaders (iPOLs) are graduate students who assist ISSS with welcoming new international students to Miami University.
Essential Duties:
Complete all training and respond promptly to emails regarding your schedule and work responsibilities;
Serve as a resource in answering questions about Miami University, the Oxford community, and life in the U.S.;
Connect new international students with university resources and introduce them to university policies;
Facilitate small group discussions about cultural adjustment;
Plan and facilitate orientation activities (cultural and/or recreational);
Assist with airport pick-up transportation and helping students move into the residence halls with their luggage;
Assist with document check, TB tests, and orientation sessions
Minimum Qualifications:
Enrolled full-time at Miami University as a graduate student
Completed at least one semester at Miami University at the time of application
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 at the time of application
Preferably, have no other obligations during your employment as an iPOL. Tentative orientation dates are Aug. 14-25.
Effective cross-cultural communication skills and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with students from diverse backgrounds
Ability to direct students to appropriate campus units or resources, and answer questions
Punctual, reliable, flexible and enthusiastic
Ability to proactively solve problems and take initiative to assist ISSS staff to improve the quality of orientation
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload your resume and cover letter.
EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.
Advertised: 24 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard Time
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