Student: ISSS Orientation Leader

Company Description

Augsburg University is committed to helping our students explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.   

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.  

The International Student & Scholar Services Department (ISSS) is looking to hire TWO ISSS Orientation Leaders for the Spring 2025 Orientation. 

ISSS is the home for advising services for international degree seeking (F-1) and exchange students and scholars (J-1). Our team is highly motivated to support international students and scholars in achieving their academic and professional goals. We seek to do our work in a professional, fun and culturally competent way. 

ISSS provides information, referrals and advising in the following areas: F and J immigration regulations,  International Student Orientation, International Student Mentor Program, cultural adjustment and  intercultural competence development, obtaining health insurance, opening a bank account, tax filing, and counseling. 

Graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply. And we strongly encourage international students that live on campus to submit their application.  

Individual Interviews will take place in NOVEMBER 2024, and you will be notified of the exact DAY and TIME once all applications have been reviewed.

Pay Rate: $15.57 per hour

Job Description

This is a short-term position (100 hours TOTAL for both Orientation Leaders). Student Orientation Leader will assist with planning and implementation of international  student orientation. This means any applicant should expect much in-person interaction with students, staff and  faculty. It is therefore a huge plus if you reside ON close to Augsburg’s campus. 

International students eligible to work on campus are encouraged to apply.

Duties include:

• organizing orientation packets
• creating and taking care of the WhatsApp group,
• replying to emails
• supporting students with their arrival on campus
• accompanying students to shop for basic food and personal items 
• providing new students with a campus tour
• managing the forms and creating new organized tables when needed 
• assisting with the session on intercultural communication during the Orientation
• supporting advisor with any student needs that come up
• ordering bedding, organizing international student closet
• other orientation-related tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• be enrolled at Augsburg University
• be international students with eligibility to work on campus, or US students who have work-study eligibility as part of their financial aid award.

Ideal Applicants will have:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• intercultural competence
• informal counseling skills
• ability to manage lots of details while carrying out program-related tasks
• ability to maintain confidentiality
• capability to work independently and in a team environment. 

Minimum one-year experience in a cross-cultural setting. Demonstrated intercultural competence and  familiarity with the types of issues confronted by newly arriving international students. Demonstrated planning skills with attention to detail. 

Additional Information

Augsburg University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at  612.330.1058 or email at hr@augsburg.edu.  Human Resources is located at 19 Memorial Hall.

Application Instructions:

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration: 

• Resume and Cover Letter (required)

Individual Interviews will take place in mid-NOVEMBER 2024, and applicants will be notified of the exact DAY and TIME once all applications