International Student Orientation Program (ISOP) summer coordinators are undergraduate students in Columbia College or Columbia Engineering who assist Multicultural Affairs and International @ Columbia in welcoming first-year international undergraduate students to Columbia University. ISOP coordinators play an integral role in shaping a positive orientation experience and preparing new international students to achieve a successful beginning to their Columbia University career. This position is open to domestic and international students. You must have a passion for intercultural learning and a desire to help international students adjust to life on campus and in New York City.
Applications are due Tuesday, March 9 at 11:59 a.m. Eastern. Please email Alison Jackson at anj2116@columbia.edu if you have any questions.
Responsibilities
- Attend required spring coordinators training in April (specific training dates and times will be determined according to coordinators' class schedules)
- Meet bi-weekly with ISOP staff during spring semester
- Assist ISOP staff supporting ISOP orientation leaders and head orientation leaders
- Attend the off-campus orientation and pre-orientation retreat
- Attend orientation committee training
- Meet weekly with professional staff during the summer to manage ISOP logistics
- Take lead on major components of ISOP operations, such as organizing activities, scheduling ISOP sessions, managing ISOP communications to new students and conducting components of the two-day ISOP OL training
- Work 20 hours a week during the 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. time frame (exclusive of vacation time) in June and July
- Work full time (35 hours a week) starting May
- Work 10 hours a week, Monday, September 7–Friday, October 2
- Assist with Friday Lunch Chats (two Fridays a month for three hours)
- Plan and conduct required orientation leader training on Tuesday, August 25–Wednesday, August 26
- Keep accurate records of all ISOP planning and event notes
- Attend debrief meetings after ISOP
- Assist with ISOP program and learning outcome evaluation data analysis in September
- Serve as a mandated reporter for any gender-based misconduct you encounter or are made aware of during your entire time of employment
- Be an exceptional leader and mentor to the ISOP community; abide by all University and school-specific conduct policies
- Other duties as assigned (specific tasks and assignments are subject to change in response to unforeseen needs and refocused programming objectives)
- Fulfill all of your responsibilities as outlined above, as well as maintain a high level of professionalism at all times (e.g. attending meetings, being punctual, meeting deadlines and upholding work hours)
Required Qualifications
- Full-time enrolled Columbia University undergraduate in Columbia College or Columbia Engineering
- Good academic standing
- Cumulative GPA at the time of application is 2.5 or higher
- Ability to proactively solve problems and take initiative to assist professional staff to maintain the quality of the orientation program
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Excellent leadership, communication, time management and listening skills
- Good self-awareness and willingness to learn and improve throughout the orientation planning process
- Ability to exhibit grace under pressure and to stay calm during emergencies
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior leadership experiences related to international education, intercultural communication and social justice education
- Experience in creating and editing videos
- Proficiency in more than one language
- Experience living in another culture
Compensation
- A stipend of $3,795
- On-campus summer housing