Graduate Intern- in International Student Services and Study Abroad Office

Job Overview

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith based University that is seeking a Graduate Intern- in International Student Services and Study Abroad Office who will be enrolled in a relevant graduate program while engaging in the responsibilities described below.

The International Student Services Office at the University of Dubuque is responsible for international student services and study abroad on the UD campus. The University has over 100 international students currently in graduate, undergraduate, and seminary programs. Approximately 150 students annually study abroad, through faculty-led, short-term study/travel programs as well as semester programs. The university also has cooperative agreements with five study abroad program providers and two exchange programs. The International Studies Office has one full time professional staff and several student (work/study) positions.

Position Description:

The International Student Services Graduate Intern will work in the International Office at the University of Dubuque, reporting to the Director of International Student Services and Study Abroad. The intern will provide support in the areas of international student advising, international studies programming, and study abroad advising and promotion. Hours are flexible based on agreement between the Director and the Intern. The internship is budgeted $11,000 payable monthly, August through May, for the academic year.

In collaboration with the Director, the Intern will have the opportunity to work in the following areas:

• International student orientation week. This includes assisting with event planning as well as working directly with arriving students
• Program planning and execution for international students throughout the semester, focusing on innovation within the constraints of a limited budget
• Study abroad promotion and advising
• Update of website and social media for the International Studies Office
• Other duties mutually agreed on by the Director and the Intern, including supervision of student employees
• Opportunity for collaboration and cooperation with other departments within Student Life and the Student Engagement team as well as across the campus
• Opportunity to design and implement programs according to his/her own interests and may have the opportunity to access international student advising tools if there is an interest to do so
• Perform other duties in support of the aviation department and the University’s Mission

To apply with a growing faith based University for the Graduate Intern- in International Student Services and Study Abroad Office position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and UD employment application, located on our website (http://www.dbq.edu/AboutUD/Employment), to HR@dbq.edu or to the Director of Human Resources, at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Applications from qualified persons with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women and persons of color, are welcomed.  AA/EEO.  For more information regarding the Jean Clery Act, please go to https://www.dbq.edu/SafetySecurity/JeanneCleryAct/