Office of International Student Services Newsletter

 Volume V, Number 28

· End-of-Year Picnic
· Borrowing Closet
· Graduation Reception

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
· Travel Signature

Upcoming Events

· May 1-4  - Festival of Nations
· May 1- OPT Information Session on New Rules
· May 2- Mentor Event to Festival of Nations - 20 free tickets!
· International Film Festival · April -May - What is a Citizenship? Who is a Citizen? Exhibit at Weisman

Interesting Articles

· Preparing to go home-
To Do list 
· Global Citizen Awards Announced
· International Student Leadership Award

 

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.