Jobs: SMU Abroad Looking for Student Employee

SMU Abroad is looking to hire a Peer Advisor for Academic Year 22-23. Peer Advisors are essential to the function of SMU Abroad. This is a paid position ($10 an hour) for approximately 10 hours per week. Applicants are not required to have studied abroad to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors at the front desk; answer general questions
• Advise prospective students interested in opportunities abroad, either individually or in a group setting
• Assist students in understanding the application and pre-departure processes
• Assist with office tasks such as application processing, data entry, database management, and event scheduling
• Coordinate and staff SMU Abroad events such as the Study Abroad Fair, tabling info sessions, class visits, and Abroad201: Pre-Departure Orientation for semester students
• Represent SMU Abroad at SMU-related events, including Mustang Day, Destination SMU, and other outreach and recruiting events
• Create social media content for SMU Abroad on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube accounts
• Help lead in-person info sessions
• Provide general office support

Eligibility Requirements

Open to all undergraduate students who meet the following requirements:

• Enrolled as a full-time student throughout the 2022-23 school year
• No honor code violations or conduct sanction of “Conduct Probation” or higher
• Work-study eligible preferred
• Provided resume and cover letter
• Participated in an interview

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Selection Process Information and Timeline

• Please email your resume and cover letter to abroad@smu.edu
• Interview invitations will be sent by Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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