Job description
UVU’s Office of Education Abroad is seeking recently returned study abroad students
for a Study Abroad Peer Advisor volunteer position.
Study Abroad Peer Advisors are UVU students who work with the UVU Office of Education
Abroad staff to promote study abroad programs to UVU students and community through
a variety of UVU campus engagements (outreach, programming, events, etc.). Study Abroad
Peer Advisors should be ready to use personal international experiences to encourage
future study abroad participants. This is an unpaid volunteer position to promote
study abroad at UVU.
Responsibilities
Each Study Abroad Peer Advisor will serve for a full academic year for 30 hours per
semester (an average of two hours per week). Schedules can be organized around class
schedules, but are expected to be adhered to. Duties will include some combination
of the following:
- Answering questions about study abroad and distributing materials at information tables
across campus
- Giving brief presentations to classes and student organizations
- Assisting with the Education Abroad Office events, such as the Study Abroad Expo,
marketing events, etc.
- Advising students interested in studying in the area or program they have experience
with
- Helping the Education Abroad Office develop creative new methods for outreach to the
campus community
- Assisting in the development of online materials and group activities.
Benefits
- Gain hands-on experience working in international education
- Learn about the field of International Education and make professional connections
- Meet faculty, staff, and students throughout the university
- Help other students prepare for a great study abroad experience
- Help build a more global campus
- Affirm your commitment to learning more about a new culture
- Share your experiences with students, faculty, and staff to help make a significant
contribution to improving cultural awareness at UVU
- Occupy a leadership role worthy of listing on your resume
- Put in the time and earn a gift for your service
