Did you participate in the UC Education Abroad Program, UC Davis Quarter Abroad or UC Davis Summer Abroad?  Would you like to share your experiences with students who are interested in studying abroad?  As an EAC Student Assistant, you will help generate interest and enthusiasm among undergrads, facilitate their selection of a program, and help prepare them for their study abroad experience.  This is an opportunity to further develop your office, leadership, and advising/counseling skills in a supportive and professional environment. 

The EAC student assistant is a key player in assuring that student clients are served and office projects are completed in a timely and accurate manner.  As the first point of contact, you will greet and refer clients to the appropriate resources, answer phones, and make appointments for the EAC’s staff, faculty, and assistant directors.  You will assist with setting up and maintaining student applicant files and copying and coordinating required student documents.  You will prepare resource materials for presentations, meetings, and office displays, and participate in outreach activities such as disseminating publicity materials and assisting in oral presentations.  You will work as part of a committed team of peers and professionals in a dynamic deadline-driven environment, and you will gain skills which will promote your personal and professional growth.

Additionally, each student assistant will have specific responsibilities while at the EAC.  Each quarter students will specialize in one of the following areas: UC Davis Summer Abroad, UC Davis Quarter Abroad, Academic Integration, Targeted Group/Club/Classroom Outreach, Residence Hall Outreach, Financial Aid, Reciprocity/Returnee Students, and Office Organization.  You will work closely with and under the direction of EAC staff to perform specialty area duties.  You will rotate specialty areas each quarter in order to gain multiple skills and utilize specific talents within different areas.

Student assistants also have the option of gaining 1 to 4 variable EAP 192 (Internship in Education Abroad) units.  In order to receive these units, EAC Student Assistants will be expected to design an internship project of their choice under supervision of their EAC staff mentor.  This project should relate to the EAC Student Assistant’s interest in international education, their Major or Minor, or any of their duties at the EAC, and may vary in size and scope.  At the conclusion of the internship, EAC Student Assistants will report on their project and learning objectives

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for EAC student clients, in-person, telephone and e-mail
• Discuss EAP, UCDQA, UCDSA and other study abroad programs with student clients
• Focus on quarterly specialty area duties and perform tasks under the direction of the EAC staff responsible for these areas
• Participate in all EAC outreach activities and events including classroom presentations, panels, workshops and information meetings
• Under the direct supervision of the Outreach Coordinator and EAC staff, assist with all aspects of student recruitment, applications, selection and pre-departure procedures for EAC study abroad programs
• Maintain all resource materials to assure student access to materials in the EAC reception area and for outreach activities and events
• Provide administrative/clerical support to EAC staff
• Complete special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Attend a mandatory 3-day training session on September 19 -- 21, 2007
• Recent participation in a study abroad program
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to speak effectively to groups
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to follow directions
• Ability to work in a hectic environment with changing priorities and many interruptions
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse student population
• Demonstrated skill and experience with computer technology, including word processing, email and web maintenance, and database programs
• Ability to work 12 to 15 hours per week

Salary

• $8.00 an hour

Graphic Design Intern
Education Abroad Center
Summer 2008 and/or Academic Year 2008-09
Contact: Jake Hosier jhosier@ucdavis.edu/297-4658

The Internship
The Graphic Design Intern creates the Education Abroad Center’s “image.”  You are responsible for creating appealing publicity materials that generate interest in the Center’s study abroad programs.  This is an opportunity to further develop your design skills in a supportive and professional environment.  The skills you gain from this internship will help you build your portfolio and prepare you for the professional world.  You will learn to work independently, gain technical and leadership skills and experience that will promote your personal and professional growth.  This paid internship requires 12-15 hours per week throughout the academic year at a Student Assistant II level.  Transcript Notation and/or academic credit are available for the internship.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the EAC Associate Director and in consultation with EAC staff, design and produce posters, flyers and advertisements to outreach to undergraduate students.  This includes developing design concepts and selecting appropriate graphics and typestyles using computer design software.
• Produce displays, exhibits and “storefront” to publicize EAC programs and services.
• Participate in EAC activities, programs and services.  Attend staff meetings; work with other EAC interns on joint outreach projects.

Requirements

• Experience in designing posters, flyers, displays, publications.
• Ability to work with short deadlines and produce projects quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to elicit and understand others’ ideas and to complete projects by following these ideas and goals.
• Experience with graphic design computer software such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

Web Site Coordinator
Education Abroad Center
2007-2008
Contact: Jake Hosier jhosier@ucdavis.edu 530-297-4658

The Internship
This is a great opportunity for a student who wants to enhance your technical, design and leadership skills to prepare for the world of work.  While the intern must have previous experience in web site and database design and maintenance, there will be room to learn and grow in a supportive environment.  The EAC web site is often the first point of contact for students, staff and faculty and it is important that its content is appealing, easy to navigate and accurate.  The Web Site Coordinator plays a key role in a high quality organization.

Responsibilities

• In consultation with the Associate Director and professional staff, provide web site technical support for the Education Abroad Center. This includes creating design concepts and maintaining and updating information disseminated on the EAC, Quarter Abroad and Summer Abroad web sites.
• Develop and manage student information data bases.
• Collaborate with Graphic Design Intern on special projects and for design input and assistance.
• Periodically record and report data about web site usage.
• Participate in EAC activities and services. Attend intern staff meetings and work with other student interns on joint projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and experience in writing html. Previous experience in designing and maintaining web sites and coding without WYSIWYG Editor.
• Experience in the use of web software such as Dreamweaver and other web based programs. Working knowledge of graphics software such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of database software (Access/Mysql) preferred.
• Ability to elicit and understand others’ ideas for web site development and to complete work by following these ideas and goals.
• Ability to work under short deadlines and produce work quickly.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and to work independently with a minimum of supervision and structure.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines.