Study Abroad Alumni Mentor (Part Time)

JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, the Alumni Mentor supports Study Abroad Advisor with study abroad programming, recruitment activities in person around Kirkwood’s campuses as well as virtually utilizing social media, contacting potential applicants, hosting short-term program groups, and program coordination. This position requires cross-cultural awareness, excellent customer service skills, independent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, computer skills, project management skills, and professionalism. The Alumni Mentor will recruit and advise Kirkwood students to join the study abroad program and attend events promoting study abroad programs.

This position location may be for either main campus in Cedar Rapids or KRCUI campus.

The work schedule is flexible Monday through Friday between 8 am to 5 pm with occasional weekends.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Study Abroad Advisor with study abroad promotion
• Recruit students for the study abroad program
• Support students with the application process
• Conduct class visits to promote study abroad program
• Support study abroad-related events
• Collaborate with other Kirkwood departments, such as TRIO and Global Voices, to recruit students for study abroad program
• Perform other related work duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Strong customer service attitude.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Work effectively in both an individual role involving independent judgment as well as in a team role.
• Excellent human relation, communications, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to get along with diverse populations and personalities.
• Strong computer skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed a study abroad experience (short term or semester) at Kirkwood Community College or other.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Willingness to work evening and weekend hours as requested (rarely).
• Public presentation skills or experience.
• Recommended by a Kirkwood study abroad leader and/or Kirkwood faculty member.
• Foreign language proficiency and/or international living experience