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Friday, November 27, 2009

USA: International Scholarship and Training Programs Interns- Institute of International Education, West Coast Center

Overview

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is seeking interns for the IIE West Coast Center. The internships will provide excellent learning opportunities for anyone interested in international education, policy, program management and non-profit organizations. An internship experience with IIE will provide an intern with a unique "behind the scenes" look at the operations of an international organization. Past IIE interns have gone on to work for organizations involved in study abroad, English language training, international student programs and other areas.

Position

The Institute for International Education (IIE) West Coast Center is seeking interns for their International Training and Scholarship Programs (ISTP). ISTP is a vital part of IIE’s mission to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other nations. The internship will provide excellent learning opportunities for anyone interested in international education, policy, program management and non-profit organizations.

The ISTP Intern will assist program managers in administering international training programs and corporate scholarships, with primary responsibility on corporate children of employee scholarship programs. He or she will provide support to other special programs as needed.

Time Commitment

January- April 2010, 3-4 days per week


Duties

•Process student documents and routine grant payments
•Enter scholarship application information and supporting documents in database
•Create and update spreadsheets
•Update files and database
•Assist in student advising and responding to written inquiries from grantees
•Perform general clerical duties such as answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting with file maintenance
•Research special topics

Eligible Candidate

We are looking for a student or recent graduate who is interested in learning more about international scholarship administration and program development. The candidate should possesses excellent computer skills, specifically in database entry and management, (knowledge of Microsoft Access a plus). Candidates should be well-organized, punctual, dependable, flexible, and detail-oriented.

Preference is given to individuals with study or living experience abroad, and with a demonstrated interest in international issues. Foreign language skills would be useful, but are not required.

All IIE internship/volunteer positions are unpaid, however a small stipend may be available to cover the cost of local transportation.

• Interns – Undergraduate or graduate students may serve as unpaid “interns” as long as they are fulfilling an academic requirement or receive academic credit.
• Volunteer – non-students and students not receiving credit may serve as unpaid volunteers.

How to apply

Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to Arezoo Miot at amiot@iie.org. Your statement should include the dates and hours you are available. Please e-mail if you have any questions about this program.


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