Yesterday we sent out an announcement about an opening for a Graduate Assistant at the Center for International Education.   Unfortunately, the listserve took off the attached job description.  We will include the job description in this message (See below).   Copies of the4 job description are also available in the Center for International education

 

Once again, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY DIRECTLY  TO THIS MESSAGE!   Unfortunately, due to a very large amount of work this time of year, we are not able to respond to individual inquiries about this position.    Application forms will be collected at the front desk of CIE.   Information sent electronically may not be considered.

 

JOB OPENING

 

Graduate Assistant

International Scholar Services

Center for International Education

The University of Tennessee,  Knoxville

12 month position

To begin in September 2007 (or as soon as possible)

 

Description of Job

 

Assist in providing services to international scholars.   Specifically:

 

·                     Organize and help conduct orientation programs

·                     Advise international scholars by e-mail (before/after arrival) and in person (after arrival)

·                     Research community and university resources

·                     Maintain files of information materials for scholars; produce and update information handouts

·                     Coordinate arrival information for new scholars, communicating with host departments, scholars, CIE staff, and other UT Offices

·                     Manage CIE “Tax Center”, organizing information materials

·                     Maintain e-mail list for international scholars  

·                     Coordinate collection of, and analysis of, program evaluation forms

·                     Assist with department website

·                     Assist with office clerical duties as needed

 

 

Requirements

 

 

 

·                     Interest in international education

·                     Basic knowledge of world affairs and geography

·                     Familiarity with U.S. culture and practices

·                     Good communication skills, both written and oral

·                     Ability to relate to international scholar population

·                     Good organizational skills

·                     Ability to work independently with little supervision

·                     Basic computer skills, such as e-mail, word processing, database management

 

Preferred

 

 

·                     Experience living in a second country

·                     Proficiency in a language other than English

·                     Experience with website management

·                     Familiarity with UT campus and Knoxville community and local resources

·                     Available to work at least two years

 

 

 

 

To apply for this position, complete application form available on the CIE website (   Submit printed copy of completed application to the Center for International Education, 1620 Melrose Ave., Knoxville, TN 37996-3531.   Applications will be reviewed from August 7, 2007, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   Materials sent electronically may not be considered.