Department Overview:
The International Students & Programs Office enhances the academic and intercultural experiences of international students, provides the highest levels of knowledge and expertise in advising and immigration services, and facilitates global education through programs and services to the campus community.
Position Overview:
Be a global citizen right here at UCSD and volunteer with the English-in-Action(EIA) Conversation Program to help international students, scholars, post docs with conversational English and help ease the transition into American culture.
By participating in EIA, you will create new friendships, learn about different cultures and develop a broad skill-set to help you prepare for your experiences abroad.
The EIA program looks great on a resume and provides valuable experience for graduate school, professional schools, Peace Corps, opportunities abroad and careers in international relations or education.
No knowledge of foreign languages or teaching experience is required. EIA volunteers attend an orientation session and have access to the materials and resources of the International Students & Programs Office.
Volunteers can work with participants individually or in small groups and typically meet for 1-2 hours/week at a time and location that is convenient for both.
Applications are accepted year-round. For more information, please visit our website: eia.ucsd.edu or contact Shelly Taskin at eia@ucsd.edu.
Job Responsibilities:
Meet with international students, scholars, post docs on a weekly basis on a day/time and location that is convenient for both, assisting them with conversational English and help ease the transition into American culture.
Qualifications:
– Speak English at a native level
– Ability to understand people with limited English skills
– Desire to help those in need while fostering cross-cultural exchange
– Sensitive to cultural differences
Hours per week
1-2
Location:
On campus Student Center B
How to Apply:
https://ispo.ucsd.edu/programs-workshops/programs-events/english-in-action.html#Do-you-want-to-volunteer-to-hel
Notices:
- If you have relatives employed at UCSD, you must include the name, relationship and department where employed in your resume and/or cover letter. This information is used only for the purpose of complying with the University’s nepotism policy.
- The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
