Student Assistant

The Communications Intern reports to the SEVIS Coordinator and supports the Office of International Services (OIS) by assisting with the implementation of outreach efforts.

• Reviewing the website for new contact, updates, and correct weblinks.
• Developing contact for videos to assist students, scholars, employees, and departments with understanding office procedures, completion of eforms, and regulations.
• Providing simple graphic designs for outreach efforts and marketing materials.
• Collaborate on targeted communication.
• Work with other student interns on materials needed for workshops and training.
• Represent the OIS and USF World at a variety of university events
• Attend a weekly 1:1, Team Meeting, and OIS staff meeting.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Major in marketing, mass communications, or related field as an upper level undergraduate or graduate student. Enrolled as a full-time student with good academic standing at USF.

Preferred Qualifications: Basic understanding of marketing principles. Ability to create videos using voice over presentations. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a group setting. Organized, multi-tasker with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments. Exposure to other cultures and intercultural situations including study abroad, living, and or traveling abroad, learning another language, or work abroad.

Standard Learning Objectives:

As a result of this position, student will be able to:

• Develop expertise in website and outreach.
• Develop skills in an international and professional work environment
• Enhance leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
• Have the opportunity to work with individuals around campus, including faculty, staff, and students
• Gain concrete experience to put on your resume
• Demonstrate basic employability skills such as timeliness to work, appropriate dress, interpersonal communication, and time management
• Receive and solicit feedback from supervisor and effectively apply feedback on the job
• Assess workplace and demonstrate how personal talents, skills, and knowledge fit into the employer’s goals, mission, and vision
• Demonstrate his or her professional brand (identity)
• Communicate transferable and functional skills to prospective employers