| Body | International Programs Specialist
Center for Applied Second Language Studies
Term: 1.0 FTE for 12 months, renewable annually pending funding and performance
Salary: $40,000-$50,000
Anticipated start date: July 1, 2016
The International Programs Specialist provides support to students in the Oregon International Internship Program (OIIP) who are studying at the University of Oregon, living in a home stay situation with local families, and completing internships in local Eugene-Springfield area schools. The International Programs Specialist also provides support to CASLS’ strategic initiatives related to curriculum and program development. Specifically, you will:
- Assist students through the program application process and conduct interviews with students as part of their application
- Work with the Office of International Affairs to secure visas and ensure that students comply with visa regulations during their participation in the program
- Vet home stay families in consultation with the East Asia Programs Director
- Provide problem solving and support to the students and their home stay families
- Respond to student inquiries regarding American culture, the U.S. educational system, and their home stay living environment
- Respond to teacher inquiries regarding the performance of the student placed in an internship experience with them
- Coordinate welcome and farewell events
- Provide orientation to students, mentor teachers, and home stay families in consultation with the East Asia Programs Director
- Assist in developing curriculum and delivering instruction related to an intercultural communications and pragmatics course
To join our team, you should have (minimum qualifications):
- Master’s in field related to international education or a foreign language from an accredited institution
- At least two years’ experience coordinating higher education programs and/or student programs
- Love working with students and have experience providing support and guidance to undergraduate students
- Ability to work effectively with postsecondary and secondary educators, administrators, and students from diverse backgrounds
It’s even better if you have (preferred experience):
- Commitment to cross-cultural understanding
- Proficiency in a language other than English
- Ability to solve problems creatively
- Experience providing support and guidance to international students
- Knowledge of second language acquisition and/or classroom teaching experience
To be assured of full consideration, application materials must be received by March 18, 2016. The position will remain open until filled.
View the full job posting at http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?id=5455
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