UConn Residential Summer Job Opportunity
Graduate Student Cultural Ambassador for International Exchange Program
UConn’s Global Training and Development Institute (GTDI) is looking for a Graduate Student Cultural Ambassador for UConn’s Study of the U.S. Institute on Social Entrepreneurship program.
UConn Storrs Campus July 8 – August 6 (4 weeks); Residential position for female dorm.
- Interest in working with University student leaders from North Africa and learning about social entrepreneurship
- Live with participants in UConn air-conditioned dorm
- Participate in evening and weekend activities (one weekend for homestays not required)
- Primary role: to establish strong relations with the participants and assist them in taking advantage their time in the Institute and UConn resources and activities. Ambassadors will assist in anticipating participant needs and problems and help facilitate solutions while on duty at night in the dormitory areas.
- Lodging, meals, and all travel expenses will be covered by the program
- Compensation for the program, pre- and post-program planning, and wrap-up activities is $2,400 for four weeks
- Open to May 2016 graduates, or graduate students currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program
- Valid U.S. driver’s license required
- Preference for applicants who are willing to train for and drive a 15 passenger minibus
- Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to gtdi@uconn.edu
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The Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Social Entrepreneurship will be hosted by the UConn from July 8 – August 6 (four weeks on campus). The institute is comprised of 20 college student leaders from North Africa. The participants all speak English and are University student leaders in their early twenties. The educational and cultural exchange program will be developed and delivered by UConn’s Global Training and Development Institute (GTDI). Numerous faculty members from throughout our institution will be participating in this program, along with subject matter experts from institutions of higher education across New England. This Institute is sponsored by the Study of the U.S. Branch in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Student Leader Institutes promote a better understanding of the U.S. abroad and help to develop future world leaders. These Institutes explore the principles of democracy and fundamental American values such as individual rights, freedom of expression, pluralism and tolerance, and volunteerism. Participants have the opportunity to meet their American peers, engage in local community and service activities, and learn about the United States. The specific program objectives of this institute are to: 1) deepen participant understanding of the U.S.; 2) provide participants with an overview of how to use business techniques and entrepreneurial skills to address social issues; and 3) develop participants’ leadership and collective problem-solving skills, and inspire them to apply these skills.
The curriculum will cover several fields of study including: Political Science, American Studies, History, English, Business, Leadership Development, International Studies, Environmental Studies, Women’s Studies, Global Citizenship, and Civil and Human Rights. Through a creative mix of workshops, group exercises, site visits, homestays, and cultural activities, participants will explore the defining events, time periods, and leaders in American history who addressed social issues and shaped the evolution of the U.S.
The short-term anticipated result of the program is that participants will gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. and social entrepreneurship. In the long-term, we hope that they will stay in touch with new American friends and use these new relationships to build stronger international ties. In addition, we hope that participants will use new knowledge and skills to address social issues and transfer lessons learned to their home community.
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- Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to gtdi@uconn.edu
- Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 20th at 4:00pm. After this time, submitted applications will not be considered for this position.
For more information, contact: UConn-GTDI at 860-486-4252