The Office for Education Abroad (EA) provides structured opportunities for MSU undergraduate and graduate students to learn the field of education abroad hands-on from a cadre of dedicated professionals, many of whom serve as national leaders in their area of expertise. Student positions provide exposure to all functions of a high-performing education abroad office while allowing students to focus on advising and outreach, graphic design or faculty engagement in education abroad.
Peer Advisers provide education abroad peer-to-peer advising, student outreach and recruitment and general clerical support to the Office for Education Abroad (EA). Peer Advisers (PA’s) work in the Education Abroad Advising Center answering questions for students and parents who are interested in education abroad and attend campus events as representatives of EA, such as classroom presentations, student housing events, etc. In addition, peer advisers assist program leaders at information meetings and give presentations to audiences potentially interested in education abroad opportunities. They also staff campus-wide events. Some evening and weekend work may be required. The position requires a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Visit the Peer Adviser page to learn more about the position.
Hourly pay, contingent on experience and qualification.
The graduate student intern for Faculty Engagement & Development supports OSA’s academic outreach efforts to increase faculty engagement in the field and profession of education abroad. The intern works closely with the associate director on the development and implementation of a variety of initiatives. This position leads the day-to-day planning of related events, including event logistics and promotion. Essential duties include planning, coordination, and implementation of: the Learning Abroad Conference, New Faculty Development Initiatives, the Education Abroad Workshop Series, and other related duties.
A minimum of 9 hours up to a maximum of 20 hours per week.
Hourly pay, contingent on experience and qualification. Possibility of performance-based raises per semester.
Currently enrolled second-year Master’s or doctoral student at MSU in a field relevant to international education.
Dr. Inge Steglitz (
)Applications are now being accepted for 2019-2020, including availability for Summer 2019. Preference will be given to applicants who are interested in committing for two semesters or more.
A complete application will consist of:
Applications should be submitted to Dr. Inge Steglitz (). Please indicate in your email the number of hours per week you are able to commit to the internship.
Michigan State University is always looking for talented individuals to become a part of the Spartan community. Fulltime job opportunities available in the Office for Education Abroad are posted on the MSU Human Resources Spartans @ Work webpage. Postings are also typically shared through NAFSA, the Forum on Education Abroad, the Chronicle of Higher Education, and the Diversity Abroad Network.