Department and Code: Buckman Center for International Education - 949
Immediate Supervisor: Erin Hillis
Supervisor Email: hillise@rhodes.edu
Office Location: Burrow
Number of Student Associates in Position: 1
Pay Rate: $11.25
General Description of Position:
The International Student RSA supports the Buckman Center for Global Engagement by connecting international students with campus resources, organizing community-building events, and managing the International Peer Advisor (IPA) team. The position promotes student engagement, supports new international students during orientation, and fosters a welcoming and inclusive campus community.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit, select, train, and schedule International Peer Advisors (iPAs) to support incoming international students.
- Coordinate international student orientation, including airport pickups, residence hall move-in, and student support.
- Plan, promote, and execute international student events, outings, and community-building programs.
- Coordinate event logistics, including food orders, transportation, setup, and cleanup.
- Collaborate with the Marketing RSA to share international student news, resources, events, and announcements through InRhodes.
- Serve as a liaison between international students, the Buckman Center, and campus organizations.
- Support the International and Immigrant Student Association (ISA) and collaborate with cultural organizations on campus.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong communication, leadership, and cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing or coordinating a team of peers.
- Experience in event planning or cross-cultural communication.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to assist with event setup, cleanup, and carrying food or supplies.
- Occasional use of stairs and periods of sitting, standing, or speaking in front of groups.
- Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.