Center for International Student Engagement CISE Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in working with the Center for International Student Engagement (CISE)!

Mission Statements

In anchoring global realities at Amherst College, the Center for International Student Engagement (CISE) supports students of international experience through advocacy, centralized resources, and space for community building and critical reflection.

This center falls under the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources (OICR), which is comprised of six distinct resource centers: Center for International Student Engagement, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, Class and Access Resource Center, Multicultural Resource Center, Queer Resource Center, and Women’s and Gender Center. The mission of the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources is to support students as they celebrate and develop their identities and create inclusive communities that enrich their Amherst College experience.

CISE PROGRAM ORGANIZER (2022-2023)

Eligibility

All class years are welcome to apply.

Application Timeline

• Applications are due by Friday, April 15th at 11:59pm ET.

• Interviews will be held on the week of April 18th. 

Training Timeline

• Once hired, you are required to move in early on Saturday, August 27.

• All student staff in the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources are required to attend training from Sunday, August 28 - Tuesday, August 30.

• We will host in-service workshops/training the first Monday of each month (beginning in October) from 7 - 8pm.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete this Workday application and the supplemental application. 

This position does not require a cover letter, resume, and references. 

Position Summary

The Program Organizer in the CISE oversees the development and implementation of center programs and is responsible for promoting a learning environment and welcoming community space. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the continuation of CISE’s signature programs, including International Interactions, Racialization of International Students, & Break programs. 

• Establish new initiatives that align with CISE’s mission.

• Collaborate with the director and fellow student staff, student organizations, other resource centers, guests, and campus and community partners.

• Accept full responsibility over projects and complete them in a timely manner.

• Communicate regularly with the center director and fellow student staff, especially if problems arise or if unable to complete a task or project.

• May serve on the cross-center program committee.

• Attend required training, in-service, and meetings (staff, 1:1, etc.)

• Hold knowledge of and have strong interest in uplifting the voices and experiences of historically and presently marginalized student communities, with an emphasis on the international student experience. 

• Learn and share information about the Amherst College community, campus resources, and best practices in serving students at Amherst. 

• Greet and engage with all visitors to the center to foster an inclusive and welcoming space.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled at Amherst College for the 2022 - 2023 academic year.

• In good academic and disciplinary standing.

• Knowledge of Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Highly collaborative, organized, and able to address needs in the moment.

• Social justice-oriented.

• Able to balance multiple obligations while being accountable to our team.

• Dedicated to creating an inclusive community.

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills.

The Program Organizer reports to David Ko, Director of the Center for International Student Engagement.

Time Commitment and Salary

• The starting salary is $15.25/hour.

• The Program Organizer is expected to work 8 - 10 hours/week. These hours include attending regularly scheduled team meetings and one-on-one meetings with David Ko as well as planning and executing programs.

• Student staff are expected to remain an employee of CISE for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. Employment in future years is contingent upon satisfactory job performance. There will be check-ins throughout the year with David Ko to discuss strengths, areas of opportunity, and overall contributions and progress.

• Student staff will be paid for additional hours re: required training, in-service workshops, etc. 

• The following training times are required: 

  • Sunday, August 28 - Tuesday, August 30

  • The first Monday of each month from 7 - 8pm (beginning in October) 

• The Program Organizer’s first day is Sunday, August 28, 2022.