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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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ campus community.
• Work collaboratively with the OIR team to successfully promote and implement OIR initiatives within the campus community.
• Actively engage the Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ community.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Experience working with diverse populations and knowledge and understanding of Â鶹´«Ã½â€™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.