Position Summary
Center for New Student Programs is an office that specializes in first-year students’ college transition and personal growth, as well as in-bound study away and visiting students’ adaptation and cultural exchange. This position will assist the Study Away Program Specialist in enhancing and developing extracurricular activities and orientation programs for inbound study away students.
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities include:
- Assist in planning and implementing study away orientation events
- Assist in coordinating indoor and outdoor cultural activities and tours throughout the semester for study away students
- Manage Study Away in Shanghai social media account by uploading articles, photos, videos
- Assist in editing the weekly Study Away in Shanghai newsletters
- Assist in photographing/filming events, designing flyers/posters, and recap video editing for study away programs
- Assist in designing and purchasing merchandise
- Provide on-site logistics support for weekend events/tours
- Other administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Required Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s degree
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, International Education, Business, Psychology, or a related field preferred
Required Experience
- Experience with event planning and management preferred
- Experience studying and working in a multicultural environment is preferred
- Student Leadership experience is preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese
- Ability to work effectively and independently in a team
- Can accept a flexible working schedule, including night shifts and weekend shifts
- Familiarity with Chinese culture and Shanghai City
- Designing skills, photography and video editing skills
Working Time
- 3-4 days a week, long-term internship preferred
- Work nights and weekends as a chaperone staff for events/tours/trips