Graduate Assistant Opportunity 2017-18 Academic Year

Graduate Assistant Opportunity 2017-18 Academic Year Office of International Programs, Portland Campus Marketing and Social Media

The Office of International Programs (OIP) enhances global perspectives, mutual respect, and responsibility through collaborative programs and services for the development of international students, scholars, the University of Southern Maine and the surrounding community. The graduate assistant who accepts this position will have the unique opportunity to examine the importance of internationalization as a component of USM’s designation as a metropolitan university.

For this position we are seeking an event and marketing guru! International initiative at USM are on the rise and we need help spreading the word both locally and globally. If you are interested in international marketing or a career in international education this is the perfect placement for you. The person in this position would have the opportunity to learn more about study abroad, short term travel and international recruitment.

Duties:

 Focus on marketing USM’s short term travel programs, both internally and externally to the University of Southern Maine in an effort to increase enrollment.  Management of OIP’s social media campaigns (Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest)  Assist with making OIP’s website more user friendly and attractive to a variety of constituents. (some web experience preferred, but not required)  Assist with programming for international students and to highlight international opportunities for all students at USM.  Develop and author several short press pieces focusing on USM’s international activities and student populations.  Work with the Coordinator of EA to become familiar and comfortable with study abroad advising to offer introductory study abroad sessions to interested students.  Work with the Director to develop marketing materials for international agents to assist with the recruitment of new international students.  Increase student participation in short-term and semester study abroad.  Other projects related to international events and activities as needed.  Research and develop a user friendly system for students to gather information about USM exchange and partner schools, with a particular focus on academic offerings.  Staff front desk and answer main office phone directing calls as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Significant experience/proficiency in working with social media and other on-line networking sites. Creativity and prior experience with marketing. Strong writing skills. Strong research skills. Be reliable, responsible and able to adapt to new initiatives and priorities. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Be able to represent the office in a professional manner at all times and have the ability to work with a variety of populations (students, staff, faculty, community members). Be able to commit to a flexible schedule that may include occasional evening and/or week- end hours. Must be matriculated in a graduate program at USM and carrying at least six credits each semester.

Preferred Qualifications:

Possess knowledge or have an interest in world geography, languages, religions, cultures and political systems Previous cross-cultural experience

Schedule: 10 hours per week

Compensation: $4500 a year ($500 a month) and 9 credits of tuition a year. (4.5 credits per semester)

Application Procedure: E-mail letter of interest, resume, names/contact information for two references and a statement outlining how the position aligns with your educational/professional goals to Kimberly Sinclair, Director of International Programs, ksinc@ maine.edu

Graduate Assistant Opportunity 2017-18 Academic Year Office of International Programs, Portland Campus Research & Data Analysis

The Office of International Programs (OIP) enhances global perspectives, mutual respect, and responsibility through collaborative programs and services for the development of international students, scholars, the University of Southern Maine and the surrounding community. The graduate assistant who accepts this position will have the unique opportunity to examine the importance of internationalization as a component of USM’s designation as a metropolitan university.

For this position we are seeking a highly organized data and research guru with outstanding writing skills. The person in this position will work mainly with the Director to review international recruitment and retention strategies and work toward the goal of producing components of a broader institutional internationalization strategy. The person in this position would have the opportunity to learn more about study abroad, short term travel and international recruitment.

Duties:

 Assist the Director with an on-going research focused on the internationalization of USM, analyzing the data and developing sections of a report appropriate for public dissemination.  Research trends and data related to international student markets to provide a current and thoughtful overview of best recruitment strategies.  Work with the Director of OIP, in addition to other relevant parties such as ESOL, Multi- Cultural Student Affairs, and Student Success to develop a report on the unmet needs of USM’s non-immigrant and immigrant populations.  Review best practices for retention programs which have achieved success with immigrant and non-immigrant populations. Consider options and make recommendations for programs which may achieve success at USM and follow through with a proposed action plan.  Assist the OIP Director with international recruitment efforts as needed.  Work with the office as needed on issues related to short term travel programs looking mainly at policy and procedural issues such as surveying students to determine interest in various locations, types of programs, etc.  Work on developing new methods (using new technologies) to keep international students updated on relevant issues.  Staff front desk and answer main office phone directing calls as needed.  Other projects and duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Data analysis skills and experience translating that information into manageable formats Strong research skills Be reliable, responsible and able to adapt to new initiatives and priorities Excellent oral and written communication skills Be able to represent the office in a professional manner at all times and have the ability to work with a variety of populations (students, staff, faculty, community members) Be able to commit to a flexible schedule that may include occasional evening and/or week- end hours. Must be matriculated in a graduate program at USM and carrying at least six credits each semester

Preferred Qualifications:

Possess knowledge or have an interest in world geography, languages, religions, cultures and political systems Previous cross -cultural experience

Schedule: 10 hours per week

Compensation: $4500 a year ($500 a month) and 9 credits of tuition a year. (4.5 credits per semester)

Application Procedure: E-mail letter of interest, resume, names/contact information for two references and a statement outlining how the position aligns with your educational/professional goals to Kimberly Sinclair, Director of International Programs, ksinc@ maine.edu