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The International Office at Uppsala University is looking for Study Abroad Ambassadors

The International Office is part of the Student Affairs and Academic Registry Division and is responsible for administration and dissemination of international mobility opportunities for students at Uppsala University. We are looking for a number of students who have previous or ongoing experience in international mobility.

Responsibilities: In a team of Study Abroad Ambassadors you will, in cooperation with the International Office, raise awareness of the various types of international mobility available to students at Uppsala University. The team will need to plan and execute events in a professional manner. The team will also perform marketing research on behalf of the International Office. Each member of the team is anticipated to work approximately 50 working hours during the academic year 2018-2019.

Requirements: In order to apply to join the team you will need to match one of the following four criteria:

• You intend to be a registered student at Uppsala University during the academic year 2018-2019 and you have completed an academic exchange of one or two semesters at one of Uppsala University’s partners.
• You intend to be a registered student at Uppsala University during the academic year 2018-2019 and you have completed an Erasmus internship.
• You intend to be a registered student at Uppsala University during the academic year 2018-2019 and you have taken part in the Minor Field Studies (MFS) program.
• You are an incoming exchange student from one of Uppsala University’s partner universities for the duration of the academic year 2018-2019.

Additional merits: You have some experience in event management, public speaking or social media.

Application: Your application should consist of three parts.

1. Personal letter of not more than two pages. The following information needs to be easily retrieved from your letter:

- Which of the above stated four criteria you match

- In what country/partner university/organization you did your exchange/internship/MFS or from which partner university you are going to do your exchange at Uppsala University.

- What you believe the benefits are of an international experience in your education.

- Suggestions on possible activities/events that would contribute to informing students about study abroad opportunities. Please check www.uu.se/studyabroad and https://www.facebook.com/utbytesstudierUU/ for an overview of what is currently being done.

2. A 2-5 minute video where you present your Study Abroad experience. You may speak Swedish or English. Emphasis is placed on your presentation skills and not the production quality of the video. You can use any video equipment you like but you should be visible on screen and heard clearly. Send the video before the application deadline to jonathan.schalk@uadm.uu.se

3. Curriculum Vitae

Selection: Selection of team members is based on personal letters and the video after the application deadline. We strive to have a team of members that will represent a balance of the four above mentioned criteria, geographical representation and academic background.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University´s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: Fixed wages

Starting date and working hours: according to agreements 

Type of position: Hourly-paid temporary position during the academic year 2018-2019.

For further information about the position please contact Jonathan Schalk, + 46 (18) 471 3612, jonathan.schalk@uadm.uu.se

Please submit your application by 18 May 2018, UFV-PA 2018/1367

We decline offers of recruitment and advertising help. We only accept the application the way described in the advertisement.