Purpose: The Intercultural Engagement Assistant within the Office of Intercultural Relations will promote a welcoming and inclusive environment within OIR and OIR sponsored initiatives, provide programmatic support, and work collaboratively to foster campus interculturalization.
Eligibility: Must be a currently enrolled ODU student with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and a recipient of LEAP and/or Federal Work Study (FWS) award(s).
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to fostering a positive, welcoming, and inclusive environment within OIR, OIR sponsored initiatives, and the ODU campus community.
- Work collaboratively with the OIR team to successfully promote and implement OIR initiatives within the campus community.
- Actively engage the ODU campus community by completing outreach strategies that support OIR initiatives.
- Provide event support for OIR initiatives including aiding with event preparation, set-up, registration, and closing processes.
- Provide logistical support for office activities, functions, events, etc.
- Effectively communicate with OIR team including sharing ideas, seeking knowledge when questions arise, incorporating shared feedback, etc.
- Work collaboratively with Social Media & Marketing Assistants to create and maintain bulletin boards, portable display boards, and display cases.
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Provide office coverage.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Positive attitude and excitement to connect and engage with the ODU community.
- Excellent interpersonal communication.
- Experience working with diverse populations and knowledge and understanding of ODU’s diverse populations.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated experience with event management, planning, and logistical support.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Mac and PC and ability to effectively utilize Adobe, Canva, and/or Microsoft Software which may include Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
- Exceptional office etiquette.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a list of three references to Dr. Rachawan Wongtrirat, Office of Intercultural Relations via email at oir@odu.edu.