UW International & English Language Programs is looking for a student assistant. The primary unit to be served is English Language Programs, assisting and reporting to the Program Support Supervisor. We are a busy office, serving over 500 international students per quarter. We’re looking for someone who: has an interest in working with international students; is able to work both independently and as part of a team; and is a quick learner able to handle a complex and busy work environment.
Please e-mail or fax your resume along with a letter of interest to Dina Johnson by 9:00 am, September 24, 2010. E-mail: djohnson@pce.uw.edu Fax #: (206) 685-9572
Position responsibilities:
• Coordinate Language Exchange Program, http://elp.washington.edu/elp/exchange/
• Assist with Student Activities
• Assist with new student orientations, registration, and end-of-quarter-ceremonies
• Update all student contact information changes with registration office
• General administrative support, including: making copies, files, printing file labels, filing, receptionist coverage, creating correspondence, information packets, certificates, data compilation, data entry, UPS mailings
• Word processing
• Other clerical tasks as needed
Interviews: To begin on or about September 30
Dates: Start as soon as possible; continues at least through September 2011
Hours: Up to 19.5 hours per week, distributed over three to five days per week
During breaks could be up to 40 hours/week (full-time)
Rate: $10.00 per hour
Position qualifications and requirements:
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Fluent English speaker
• Experience studying a second language, living or studying abroad and/or interacting with international students in the U.S.
• Familiarity with fax machines, email, and copying machines in a business setting
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, be flexible, and have a sense of humor
• Able to follow directions and clarify procedures, perform tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and follow through on tasks assigned
• Work on occasional evenings or weekends to assist with student activities
• Currently enrolled as a UW student
• Possess valid drivers license and good driving record
