CGE: Global Ambassador (S99995)

Summary

The Center for Global Education (CGE) seeks 4-5 Global Ambassadors to assist and contribute to the efforts of the CGE. Global Ambassadors will focus on both areas of international student programs and off-campus study / study abroad. All successful applicants will work closely with the staff of the CGE, gain paraprofessional skills, and learn more about international education at Bates and as a professional field. Ambassadors will have many opportunities to influence the goals, programs, and projects of the CGE and will use their own experiences to help provide the best possible experiences for other students. The Bates Leads Framework is embedded into the Global Ambassador leadership role. The following competencies are relevant to this position: Consciousness of Self and Impact, Commitment, Collaboration and Common Purpose.

Basics

  • Department: Center for Global Education
  • Supervisor: Jennifer Hyde
  • Office Location: Center for Global Education, Roger Williams Hall
  • Email: jhyde@bates.edu
  • Hours: 5
  • Workers: 5

Responsibilities

– Attend and participate in training for the Global Ambassadors positions prior/at the start of each semester
– Represent the CGE at events across campus
– Attend weekly team meetings
– Hold weekly office hours in the Center for Global Education
– Plan at least one program or event per semester
– Design and implement social media content
– Advise peers on Bates off-campus study registration process, planning for departure, and applications.
– Promote study abroad generally as an important part of the Bates academic program
– Help plan, promote, and attend events like the study abroad fair, pre-departure workshops, and re-entry, (i.e. returnee panels and presentations)
– Conduct classroom visits to FYS and relevant academic courses
– Advise staff on marketing to students and concerns related to study abroad
– Assist with international student programs through development, planning, and attending events. For example: international dinner, trips in Maine, international circle orientation.
– Advise peers on how and where to access information on non-resident tax filing, CPT, OPT, and other immigration processes
– Advise staff on concerns related to the international student experience on campus
– Serve as peer advising resource to first year students
– Must maintain strict confidentiality

Requirements

– Reliability, maturity, attention to detail, and professionalism are essential
– Proven track record of strong time management, and organizational skills
– Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills
– Strong presentation skills
– Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to work in a team and independently
– Knowledge of Center for Global Education programs and services is preferred
– Previous experience with global or international engagement preferred
– Proficiency in social media and marketing design.
– An abundance of enthusiasm and empathy
– Open to members of the current sophomore and junior classes
– Preference for students with international experience, whether that be studying off-campus outside the USA or studying as an international student in the USA

Reporting

Global Ambassadors will be directly supervised by Jennifer Hyde and indirectly supervised by Darren Gallant, James Reese, and Shelley Palmer