Jobs and GA Open Positions at OIE

The Office of International Engagement offers various professional growth and job opportunities for students on campus. 

The Office of International Engagement typically hosts 10-15 student staff members in various capacities. This can be through standard student employment, internships, graduate assistantships, or other professional growth related opportunities. With students graduating, moving to different positions, and general turnover, we want to keep YOU up to date on available positions in our office. 

The Office of International Engagement (OIE) fosters a supportive and engaging environment that provides students with hands on work throughout a variety of different opportunities. From helping to organize Orientation sessions, to general front desk responsibilities, and program planning; we strive to provide students with a wide variety of professional growth opportunities during their time at OIE.  

You can find further descriptions of open positions below, or through our page on Handshake.

International Engagement

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Graduate Assistant Positions

International Engagement Graduate Assistant

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Produce various types of content and help to manage social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) representing the International Engagement Office. 
  • Aiding the Student Service Coordinator in overseeing the Global Panther Success Program. 
  • Planning and taking initiative to create cultural events and programming for the larger Cedar Valley. 
  • Participating in the planning and implementation of International Education Week, Orientations throughout the Academic Year, and other large scale events managed by the International Engagement Office.
  • Offering support and program management for events and programming throughout the academic year. 
  • Help students and staff members with day to day student support initiatives. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong attention to detail/detail oriented mindset 
  • Experience in working with and leading small and large groups 
  • Basic knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) 
  • Insight into content creation and uses of social media creation apps (Canva, CapCut, etc) 
  • Reliable in independent program oversight and organization 
  • Willing to take initiative and interact with the larger UNI community and international student body. 
  • Will be attending UNI for at least 1 academic year, if not longer. 
  • Able to work over the Summer (May - August) in a student employee capacity. 

Application Process and Deadline:

To apply, submit the Assistantship application form. Attach: resume, and a cover letter. The contact receiving your submission is Ava Deitrich (deitrica@uni.edu).

Applications received by August 12th, 2024 will be given full consideration (optional).

Cultural and Intensive English Program Graduate Assistant

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing the various volunteer initiatives through the International Engagement Office including but not limited to: 
    • Family Friendship Program 
    • Retired Senior Volunteer Program 
    • Conversation Partner Program 
    • Talk Tuesday 
  • Assisting in the organization and delivery of specialized Immersion Programs through the Cultural and Intensive English Program (CIEP). 
  • Provide oversight to speciality Immersion Programs when in person on campus throughout the various activities and events within their schedule. 
  • Aid in CIEP Orientation Sessions every 8 weeks throughout the academic year. 
  • Help students and staff members with day to day student support initiatives within the CIEP Program. 
  • Serve as a liaison through activities among CIEP students, campus, and the local community.
  • Maintain and develop the Conversation Partner Program
  • Keep a database for each session of the Conversation Partners’ contact information and activities participation.
  • Work with the OIE Director to coordinate and maintain the International Friendship Program (Host Families) in conjunction with the OIE Graduate Student.
  • Keep a database for the International Friendship Program participants’ contact information per session/semester.
  • In coordination with the CIEP Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator, plan and organize the academic lectures (Culture Talks) and Class Exchanges for CIEP students.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong attention to detail/detail oriented mindset 
  • Experience in working with and leading small and large groups 
  • Basic knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) 
  • Reliable in program oversight and organization 
  • Willing to take initiative and interact with the larger UNI community and international student body. 
  • Will be attending UNI for at least 1 academic year, if not longer. 
  • Able to work over the Summer (May - August) in a student employee capacity. 
  • Comfortable working with varying degrees of English proficiency

Application Process and Deadline:

To apply, submit the Assistantship application form. Attach: resume, and a cover letter. The contact receiving your submission is Ava Deitrich (deitrica@uni.edu).

Applications received by August 12th, 2024  will be given full consideration.