Global Ambassadors Coordinator

The Office of Global Affairs (OGA) consists of Study Abroad, Student Fellowships, and International Student and Scholars Services. OGA is looking for an exemplary student to serve as a Global Ambassador Coordinator. The Global Ambassador program connects international and domestic students with each other and opportunities to discuss social justice issues.

Supervisor: Study Abroad Manager & International Student Advisor

Hours per week: 10 hours per week (M-F, 9AM-5PM and some weekends, exact times are flexible)

Employment Period: May 15, 2019 - May 31, 2020

Role Description: 

·        Develop marketing and outreach strategies to attract new students

·        Monitor program applications and create buddy pairings

·        Plan monthly cohort events and reserve rooms

·        Update Global Ambassadors website and Canvas page

·        Monitor student attendance and follow up with buddy groups to ensure they are meeting regularly

·        Plan bi-weekly opportunities for buddy groups to interact and attend these events

·        Communicate with students about upcoming events and Global Ambassadors calendar

·        Identify possible guest presenters or meeting topics pertaining to social justice issues

·        Attend monthly cohort meetings

·        Develop program assessment tools

·        Analyze student feedback to implement program changes

·        Lead efforts to develop a participant-led project focused on a social justice issue relevant to campus

·        Assist OGA Staff with special projects and other tasks as assigned

·        Able to work 10 hours a week OR 40 hours a month on campus during the 2019-20 academic year

·        A minimum of one quarter as a full-time student at UW Tacoma

·        Be a current UW Tacoma student in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or above).

·        Ability to attend all training sessions as well as orientations during the summer

·        Strong written and oral English skills; good communication skills

·        Ability to solve problems, take initiative, manage conflict, and express maturity

·        Willingness to share your culture and learn about others

·        Previous leadership experience

·        Proactive time management skills

·        Understanding of UW Tacoma structure and resources

·        Comfort in collaborating with UW Tacoma faculty and administrators

·        Familiarity with local and/or global social justice issues

·        Familiarity with a variety of social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, WeChat, WhatsApp, Line, etc.

·        Demonstrated interest and experience with international education: current international student, study abroad participant, Global Ambassador, experience living or traveling abroad, Global Honors student, etc.

·        Previous experience with event planning.

·        Experience designing and maintaining a Canvas page

Upload your resume and cover letter in Handshake.

Priority Deadline: Monday, April 15. 

Note: OGA will review each applicant’s GPA and any holds on their record. Also, please note that OGA will check the selected Global Affairs Fellows’ GPA every quarter during employment.