Work Study Posn Student-International Students & Scholars

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

JOB TITLE: 

JOB PURPOSE: 

• Welcome visitors.
•  Manage the ISS front office and direct all of the walk-in flow during the day. 
• Help schedule appointments with immigration coordinators. 
• Assist in ISS event planning and set up. 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage departmental email addresses:
  • Respond to emails regarding questions
  • Schedule meetings with students 
  • Forward emails to respective faculty and staff within the Global Engagement Office
• Professionally answer, respond to, and forward phone calls
• Restock office supplies  (i.e. copy paper, paper clips, pens, tape, staples, etc.)
• Provide service to those who walk through the front doors of the  International Students & Scholars Office
• Send UW promotional material to our exchange partner universities overseas
• Complete projects for coordinators and advisors in the office on an as-need basis (utilizing Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Canva, YouTube/Vimeo, MailChimp, I: drive, etc.)

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School diploma or GED. Currently enrolled college student.
Experience:  Experience working with diverse individuals, experience scheduling meetings
Other requirements: Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to navigate the UW website
• Demonstrated excellence with Microsoft Office, Outlook Calendars, and phone etiquette
• Some experience with a second language (includes Native American languages and American Sign Language)

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS:

• Marketing and communications in the international environment
• Optimizing use of social media platforms
• Event facilitation and management
• Management of websites
• Opportunity for a student to develop an international perspective

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter and resume.
 
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. 
 
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/