Office of International Student Services Newsletter

Week of April 22, 2008

 Volume V, Number 27

In This Issue

· GMSA International Dinner
· Grill Menu for International Week

Important Information

· Information for F-1 & J-1 students completing studies in May 2008
· New OPT rules
·
OISS is hiring 2 great student workers!
· Fraud Alert: IRS does not send you e-mails

Upcoming Events

· April 24 - War Zone
· April 25- OPT Information Session on New Rules
· April 26 - International Dinner

Interesting Articles

· Preparing to go home-
To do list
 
·
Sustainability contest announced
· History 1100: Soccer in Contemporary Politics and Society

Contact Us
oiss@stthomas.edu

Phone: 651 962-6650
Fax: 651 962-6655
Office: 161 MHC
http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss

How to send us news

OISS is hiring 2 student employees

Duties: Assist in general office duties including,
but not limited to:

  • Answering telephone and providing general reception

  • Data entry

  • Filing & Scanning documents

  • Organize bulletin boards 

  • Develop program advertisement

  • Scheduling appointments 

  • Provide basic St. Thomas and Twin Cities information to incoming students

Qualifications:        

Interest in working with international students; experience living or studying abroad; excellent written & oral communication skills required; excellent organization skills & attention to detail is very important; knowledge & experience with general office equipment, i.e. copy machine, fax, scanner, etc. are required.

This position requires an individual to be self-motivated and a quick learner.  Experience working independently with little supervision highly desired.

Creativity is also a key aspect of this position.  You will be expected to utilize your creativity skills in the form of program advertisement and bulletin board upkeep.