Apply to be a Student Outreach Coordinator

Apply to Be a Study Abroad Student Outreach Coordinator 

Note:Applications for Yale Study Abroad's Student Outreach Coordinator positions are now open for the 2024-2025 academic year. The application deadline is noon on Monday, April 15, 2024.

Study Abroad Student Outreach Coordinators

Yale Study Abroad is looking for three students to serve as Study Abroad Student Outreach Coordinators. These are paid positions and students are expected to work in-person, on average, 4-6 hours per week for the full 2024-2025 academic year.  Hours per week vary depending upon the number of events taking place. In general, the first half of each semester (August - October, January - March) require more hours (6 - 10 hours per week), with the second half of each semester requiring fewer hours (around 3 – 4 hours per week).

Study Abroad Student Outreach Coordinators will be required to attend two half-day training sessions prior to the start of the Fall 2024 semester. These dates have tentatively been set for August 26 and August 27, 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver presentations to student groups which provide an overview of summer and term-time study abroad opportunities, including:
  • Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad
  • Non-Yale Summer Abroad Programs
  • Year or Term Abroad Programs
• Plan and coordinate events to promote study abroad opportunities for Yale undergraduate students, including:
  • Two Welcome Back sessions for students returning from term-time study abroad programs
  • A series of Study Abroad Information Tables in the residential colleges and/or common areas on campus such as Bass Library
  • Study Abroad Study Breaks organized in conjunction with First-Year Counselors to promote study abroad opportunities to first-year students
  • At least 2 additional events (per semester)
• Connect with student organizations to help spread information about study abroad opportunities and office resources
• Recruit student stories and photos for web sites and promotional materials
• Connect prospective students with appropriate peers who have already participated in study abroad programs and manage the Study Abroad Student Spotlight program by recruiting students and updating the website
• Create marketing materials such as posters and informational flyers
• Attend and assist with Yale Study Abroad events such as pre-departure orientations, the Summer Opportunities Fair, Bulldog Days Academic Fair, info sessions, panels and other events, as needed
• Conduct an assessment of the outreach events and make recommendations for future activities
• Assist with managing the office’s social media accounts, as needed
• Assist with general office work such as updating program information in the study abroad database and other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Applicants should be rising juniors or seniors who have had participated in a Year or Term Abroad
• Experience with event planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage students and staff with enthusiasm, maturity, and discretion
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

How to Apply

Send cover letter and résumé to studyabroad@yale.edu. In your cover letter, please be sure to include at least two ideas for outreach events.  

Date:The application deadline is noon on Monday, April 15, 2024.