Student Leader – International Short Programs - POOL

Position Overview

International Short Programs (ISP) is seeking several Student Leaders for July 2026. ISP Student Leaders will assist with orientation, cultural, or program activities scheduled for visiting international groups for roughly 8-32 hours a week during the month of July. The two programs that are currently planned for July 2026 include a 10‑day youth summer camp held from July 12–22, and a 5‑week academic program for college‑aged students July 5–August 4.

It is a dynamic environment with an opportunity to work with campus visitors and students from around the world.

During weeks that ISP is supporting visiting groups, candidates can expect to work 8–32 hours weekly for program preparation, campus orientation activities, or off‑campus trips and experiential activities, which may include evenings or weekends. Weekly work hours may fluctuate based on the needs of the programs, which vary. In times when ISP has no visiting groups, no regular weekly hours will be guaranteed.

• Serve as peer mentors and campus guides to visiting international participants.
• Accompany participants on field trips to areas within and around Lawrence and Kansas City.
• Actively engage participants in conversation and encourage them to practice English.
• Assist with campus orientations, workshops, and introducing guest speakers.
• Report any group challenges or issues to ISP staff and help problem‑solve as needed.

• Prepare informational materials, educational activities, and program booklets for participants using Microsoft Suite products and/or Canva.
• Put together welcome folders and welcome bags prior to each program as instructed.
• Perform other program‑level and in‑office administrative tasks as needed.

• Demonstrated ability to speak English proficiently, as evidenced by interview.

• Experience living or studying in another country.
• Proficiency in a foreign language.
• Experience working and/or interacting in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Have a valid U.S. driver’s license.

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must meet at least one of the following: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester; (2) be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no fewer than 6 hours;

(3) be enrolled in summer session; or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments do not apply to Student Hourly appointments).

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by unit leadership and HR.
• This is an hourly, non‑exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly, non‑exempt position and a salaried, exempt graduate or undergraduate position concurrently.
• Must not be enrolled in Applied English Center courses.
• Must be a graduate student or undergraduate student at sophomore level or above.
• Must be available to work daytime, evening or weekend hours as needed (with advance notice).
• This position is directly connected to International Short Program’s sponsored programs. Any cancellation or changes to the programs by the program sponsors will directly affect this position.

$15.00 per hour

Monday, June 29, 2026