What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Student Employment - International Student Greeter position at Ohio Northern University?
Posting Details
Posting Number:
Stu001563
Posting Type:
Student - Open to All Current ONU Students
Job Title:
Summer Student Employment - International Student Greeter
Position Type:
Student
Department:
Global Initiatives
Job Summary:
The International Student Greeter (ISG) assists international students during their orientation. The position is active from Wednesday, August 13, 2025 to Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Principal Responsibilities
- Attend the ISG training day on Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- Participate in airport pickups and welcome students upon arrival
- Assist international students in an effective and efficient manner
- Answer students questions and needs in a timely manner
- Bring students’ needs to the attention of the International Services Coordinator and follow through on instructions
- Follow all International Services policies and guidelines during international student orientation
- Come to work as scheduled and remain flexible depending on the day’s needs (no more than 40 hours per week for the Sunday to Saturday work week)
- Collaborate with any other ISGs to create fun, interactive programs
- Participate fully in assigned orientation’s sessions and social activities
- Give your full attention to the international students during work hours, getting to know them and guiding them through orientation
- Act as a guide and resource on any excursions during orientation
- Assist with filling out important forms and documents
- Create and/or present an orientation session, such as “Life as a student”
- Help students get from place to place and ensure they are on time to all sessions
- As needed, act as a driver for off-campus excursions
- Participate in any other orientation activities, as assigned
Required Skills:
- Possesses high energy and the stamina to work long hours for days in a row
- Possesses high people skills and the stamina to be with many different kinds of people in groups for days in a row
- High capacity for empathy, compassion, and care
- Ability to communicate effectively with students for whom English is a second language and with students who speak English with a non-American accent
- Ability to handle private and confidential material and information
- Can multitask and shift quickly from one task to another
- Is resourceful and can make independent decisions based on ONU guidelines and common sense
- Previous multicultural and/or international experience is an asset
- The ability to lift heavy objects is an asset
- Holds a driver’s license and is willing to become an ONU approved driver (not required, but definitely an asset)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled as an ONU student
- Be in good academic standing
- Must be able to arrive early to campus for Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- Cannot be an Orientation Leader for Welcome Weekend 2025, which is for domestic freshmen and transfer students
EEO Statement
ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment.
Closing Date:
05/18/2025
Open Until Filled
No
