DescriptionThe 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:
Office Aide-Work Study Position
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
The mission of the Global Engagement Office (WyoGlobal) is to provide institutional leadership in shaping, supporting, and pursuing the University's goals for advancing comprehensive internationalization. The office aides will assist students, faculty, and staff. The VP of Global Engagement Office oversees the operations of the multiple units. The English Language Center (ELC) provides English language learning instruction, International Students and Scholars (ISS) provides a welcoming environment for the international community from direct support on visas to a wide range of workshop and outreach services. The Center for Global Studies (CGS) connects UW and the Laramie community with the world through international programming, partnerships, and more. Education Abroad (EA) gives UW students and faculty the opportunity to explore the possibility of study abroad.
Job location: Cheney International Center
Pay rate or range: $12 per hour
JOB PURPOSE:
VP Global Engagement: Assist the Administrative Associate and business manager with supply orders, campus errands, event planning, and travel reimbursements. Learn basic accounting practices.
English Language Center: Event planning and set up. Assist the assistant director, program aide, and lecturers with designing and distributing posters.
International Students and Scholars: 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.
Center for Global Studies: Help with developing and posting social media posts for an international community, assist with website development and editing, and support international events including campus visits from guest speakers and partner institutions.
Education Abroad: Provide administrative and operational support for the Education Abroad Office. The Education Abroad Office is located on the first floor of the Cheney International Center right next to Student Health. As a result we receive a high volume of walk-in traffic. Part of this job would be managing the front office and directing all of the walk-in flow during the day. Additionally, we welcome visitors, including parents and high school students, for the Office of Admissions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage departmental email addresses:
- Respond to emails regarding questions
- Schedule meetings with students (high school meetings, peer-advising, etc.)
- Forward emails to respective faculty and staff within the Global Engagement Office
- Professionally answer, respond to, and forward phone calls
- Manage the schedules of Conference Rooms 024 and 129
- 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 Cheney International Center
- 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, etc.)
- Assist in marketing UWYO Abroad through social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.), through University of Wyoming emails/calendars, and through our main website
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
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:
- Experience working with diverse individuals
- Ability to navigate the UW website
- Demonstrated excellence with Microsoft Office, Outlook Calendars, and phone etiquette
- 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
- Accounting practices for international travel
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: letter of interest 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.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
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/