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Student - International Student Ambassador 2026-2027

@ Ursinus College
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Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States
$500/moOnsiteInternship
Responsibilities:Coordinate emails, Create workshops, Tour campus
Requirements Summary:Must maintain a 2.75 GPA, have international experience, strong organizational/administrative and communication skills, reliability, initiative, flexibility, and a current driver's license.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office, Email
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Job Description

 

International Student Ambassador

The International Student Ambassadors organize International Student Orientation in late August and January for first-year International Students, inbound ISEP Exchange students and Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (FLTA’s). The International Student Ambassadors help the International students and FLTA’s feel welcomed by the Ursinus community and adjust to American culture. 

Qualifications:

  • Must be in good academic standing (2.75 GPA)
  • Must have international experience
  • Good organizational and administrative skills
  • Great communication skills
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability and commitment
  • Initiative to work independently
  • Current driver’s license

Job Description:

The International Student Ambassadors are responsible for:

  • Coordinating the International Student Orientation Coordinate e-mail correspondence over the summer with International Students
  • Create and present workshops that deal with culture shock and an introduction to American culture
  • Creating and administering a tour of Ursinus campus including administration offices, Wellness Center and student service offices
  • Arranging bank account set up and insurance presentation
  • Shopping trip to purchase necessary items for their residence hall room
  • Planning fun activities – i.e. trip to the King of Prussia Plaza, outlets, bowling, movies, etc.
  • Using public transportation for a trip to Philadelphia
  • Transporting students to campus from Philadelphia International airport
  • Arranging transportation during the academic year as needed.
  • Being on call from August 15th to 1st day of classes
  • Planning and conducting educational and social events throughout the fall and spring semesters for international and study abroad students (approx.1-2 events per month)
  • Serving as a mentor to the international students throughout the academic year
  • Monthly meetings with the Center for International Programs

Compensation:

$500 stipend 

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an *EO/AA employer.  Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.