Study Abroad Intern at North Park University in Chicago, IL

DESCRIPTION About North Park Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler. Mission The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology. Vision Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet. Duties and Responsibilities • Facilitate monthly Study Abroad Information Sessions for undergraduate students • Meet with students for scheduled or drop-in study abroad advising appointments • Follow up with prospective study abroad students or applicants • Assist with organization and planning for faculty led study abroad programs • Assist with study abroad pre-departure orientation sessions • Other projects to be assigned may include: create of new study abroad marketing materials, update current program materials in ViaTRM, work with academic departments on matching study abroad courses to NPU curriculum • Specific duties or additional projects can be tailored to interests of intern; networking opportunities and professional development opportunities can also be provided. Salary Range: $22.50 per hour REQUIREMENTS • Currently enrolled in a graduate program • Study, work, or volunteering abroad experience • Interest in the field of international education • Ability to be self-motivated and complete work independently