Job Announcement
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT
www.usc.edu/ois
The Office of International Services (OIS) serves the needs of international students and visiting scholars at USC through a variety of advising services, programs and information resources. The International Program Assistant (IPA) designs, publicizes and implements meaningful programs to meet international student needs and facilitate interaction between international and domestic students. Being an IPA is more than just an on-campus job; it is a commitment to supporting the international student community at USC by providing creative programs that meet the unique needs of this population. Extensive training is provided.
Job Responsibilities
Work as a contributing member of the OIS team
Design, publicize and implement programs for the USC community
Provide OIS office support as needed
Qualifications
Full-time graduate student at USC (minimum GPA of 3.0 required for continuing students)
Familiarity with USC community
Interest in and sensitivity to cross-cultural adjustment issues
Very good communication and organizational skills
Ability to work both individually with minimal supervision and in a group setting as an active participant
Good working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional, MS Word, MS Excel and MS Publisher
Time Commitment:
15 hours per week
August 25, 2014 to May 16, 2015
Pay: $13.00 per hour
How to Apply:
Please submit the following to ois@usc.edu with “IPA Application” in subject line:
Cover Letter addressing the following points:
o Cross-cultural experiences
o Previous experience in planning and organizing events and programs
Resume
List of 2-3 professional references and contact information
Fall 2014 semester class schedule from OASIS
Any anticipated time commitments for fall 2014 and spring 2015 such as other student jobs, internships or leadership positions
**Incomplete applications will not be considered**
Application Deadline: September 5, 2014
Successful applicants will be invited for interviews on a rolling basis.
