Being an International Orientation Leader (IOL) is a unique leadership opportunity for globally minded students to connect with peers from around the world and to introduce them to both Purchase and US culture.
Every year the Office for Global Education (OGE) selects IOLs to welcome new international first-year, transfer, graduate and exchange students to Purchase College during International Student Orientation (ISO) in August, before the start of the fall semester. IOLs function as the main source of student life information for new international students.
IOLs serve as an integral part of the International Student Orientation and assist the Global Education team during all scheduled events, including summer planning, programming and dynamic group activities. See ‘Important Dates’ below for the full list of tentative summer training and orientation dates.
IOLs represent Purchase College and the Office for Global Education at all times. They provide encouragement and guidance to students undergoing social, cultural and academic transition during their first days at Purchase. IOLs have effective cross-cultural communication skills and a strong interest in connecting with people from around the world.
This position is project based (temporary). Please contact international@purchase.edu with any questions.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023
The International Orientation Leaders’ main responsibility is to assist Global Education staff during international student move-in day and the (3) three days of in-person International Student Orientation programming (total of 4 days). IOLs will complete a 3-day virtual training to support Global Education staff in planning International Student Orientation.
Complete all training dates scheduled
Assist staff and be present during all orientation activities
Prepare and conduct a presentation during International Student Orientation about student life at Purchase
Work collaboratively with other International Orientation Leaders and staff
Serve as a resource to international students during Orientation
Promote interaction among international students and International Orientation Leaders
Lead team-building activities, tours and facilitate ice-breakers
Provide administrative and logistical support for all activities and programs
Manage set-up and breakdown of orientation sessions
Assist new students during move-in day
Assist students with all essential tasks at the start of the semester – getting an ID card, finding their mailbox, completing the required check-in process, etc.
Proficient or fluent in a second language
Strong verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Students with some interest or previous experience overseas is preferred
Professionalism
High energy to engage with International Students
Leadership
Creativity
Interpersonal and intercultural communication
A strong interest in connecting with people from around the world
Video,Photography and/orEditing
1 to 3 years of work experience is highly desired; entry level is encouraged to apply
Majors encouraged to apply: Anthropology, Cinema Studies, Creative Writing, Arts Management, Environmental Studies, Journalism, Language and Culture, Latin American Studies, Communication, New Media, Psychology, Sociology, Film, Media, Music, Visual Arts
Must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of application
Selected candidates must be reachable or available in the summer for assignments and remote training - dates will be determined once hired and may be subject to change
Students must be able to move-in early if residing on-campus or commute to campus prior to the start of International Student Orientation. Early move-in date is TBD
Students must be completely available to attend all training dates: Aug. 16, 17, and 18, 2023 (on Zoom)
Students must be completely available for each day of International Student Orientation. Tentative dates are August 21-24, 2023
Must be friendly, positive, high energy and approachable to International Students
Punctual and dependable
Flexible and able to think on your feet
Willing to work remotely and in-person
Cannot be on any form of probation at the time of application or start of employment
All international students should first meet with our office in-person for verification of hiring documents
International Orientation Leaders position pays $15 per hour for training, orientation, and continuous program planning for International Student Orientation
The amount will be paid in installments upon completion and evaluation of work
International Orientation Leaders receive meals during training weekend and during orientation days on-campus
Send your resume, cover letter and (2) recommendation letters (academic and character, that can speak of your leadership qualities and any other relevant skills) as PDFs to international@purchase.edu
