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Part-time Fall 2008 Customized Programs Intern

at IES Abroad Institute for the International Education of Students in Chicago, IL

Description

General Overview of Customized Programs:

The Customized Programs team works with U.S. universities and colleges to develop and implement high quality, specialized (usually faculty-led and/or short-term) study abroad programs at our IES Abroad Centers.

Timing of Internship:

Approximately ten hours per week over ten weeks in the Fall of 2008 (start date is flexible)

Job Description:

One intern will be selected to work with the Customized Programs Department in IES Abroad's Chicago office. The two broad responsibilities for this position are data management and market research specific to short-term, study abroad programs. This internship is a great way for students to gain real-world experience in higher education administration, data research, and international education. This opportunity is available only to students receiving credit for the internship from their college/university. This position is unpaid.

Requirements

Skills Needed and Desired Qualities:

• Interest in study abroad and intercultural learning
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, research, and writing skills
• Administrative work experience a plus
• Respect confidential and sensitive information
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel in particular)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail, especially related to data entry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Independence and flexibility

Responsibilities: 50% Research and Analysis, 50% Data Management:

• Research U.S. colleges and universities to develop potential client leads
• Research, summarize, and analyze data on competition
• Review and track student and school information
• Analyze students’ program evaluations and summarize program successes and failures
• Pre-screen students’ medical reports prior to submission to Dean of Students office and to overseas Centers
• Maintain/update emergency contact information for students enrolled in current programs
• Enroll students in student insurance and send student insurance cards and information to Centers
• Other responsibilities as needed

How to Apply:

Students who would like to apply for this internship must obtain approval from their home institution and attach their resume along with a cover letter explaining why they are interested in this internship. All interested internship candidates should forward a letter of interest and resume to the address below. Interviews and final selections for this internship will take place in Chicago.

IES-Human Resources
Fall Customized Programs Internship
33 N. LaSalle Street, 15th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602-2602

Phone calls will not be accepted.

IES is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates

Please visit http://www.iesabroad.org/IES/careers for the full position description and for more information about working at IES.


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