LINKer Application Form

 

LINK Program Overview:

The oIP- Office of International Programs (more specifically the ISSS- International Student and Scholar Services office) and the Admissions office are looking to hire 10 individuals for the LINK (Leader for International Networking & Knowledge) program. If you wish to be considered for the position, read the following material, and complete the online application form (below) before December 1st, 5pm. 
As a LINKer you will serve as the main link between incoming international students and the current international community at JMU, and positively impact the lives of the JMU international community. 
The LINK program is not a typical job in the sense that you will not work a certain amount of hours per week, instead you will be asked throughout the Spring and Fall semesters to correspond with prospective and admitted international students as well as to attend several meetings and serve in different capacities. 

Responsibilities:

The ten LINKers will work closely together and also individually to:
 
    (1) Attend all meeting/ training sessions in the spring semester and late summer.
    (2) Assist the Admissions Office and oIP-ISSS in connecting with and answering the questions of prospective and accepted international students and their parents.
    (3) Play a significant role in the Orientation program (Transitions) for new International Students.
    i. Assist with the early move-in process
    ii. Greet students and parents
    iii. Answer questions and concerns
    iv. Facilitate and conducte small group discussions
    v. Lead group activities and shopping trips
    vi. Assist ISSS staff members. 
    (4) Serve as a mentor and a role model to LINKees in their personal, academic, social and cultural adjustments to studying and living in the U.S. and at JMU; and enable students to make reasoned and well-informed choices.
    (5) Check in with assigned LINKees periodically via email and in person throughout their first year at JMU.
    (6) Serve as a student host during the International Student Leadership Conference in March
    (7) Assist the oIP-ISSS office during special occasions. For example, you may be asked to (8) Assist oIP-ISSS staff members to assess, implement, and further develop the LINK program, including but not limited to assist LINKer Recruitment for the following year.

Expectations:

LINKers are expected to:
  • Commit to 2 semesters (Spring '13 and Fall '13) and attend all of the meetings/ training sessions
    • Bi-monthly meetings in the Spring and Fall semesters
    • International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC): March 22nd late afternoon & evening and all day long on Saturday 23rd.
    • Be back in Harrisonburg by Friday, August 16th
    • Either attend and help in the coordination of (at least) 1 oIP-ISSS events per semester or submit 2 or 3 blog entries
  • Be in good academic and immigration status
    • You must have a 2.5 semester GPA
    • You cannot work as an RA and as a LINKer at the same time. Individuals who are or who will become RAs in the Fall semester will not be considered for the position.
    • You may have another job in addition to being a LINKer as long as you do NOT work more than 15 hours per week!
  • Perform all assigned duties timely, responsibly, and professionally
  • Represent and support the mission and goals of oIP-ISSS and James Madison University.
  • Maintain a high energy level, enthusiasm, and stamina when working long days.
  • Communicate promptly and effectively with new students, their family members, and oIP-ISSS staff members.
  • Be ready to take leadership and communication skills to the next level.
  • Enjoy hard but rewarding work.
  • Learn and grow through the position!
  • Be ready to have fun!

Application Form:


HINT: When completing this form, take into consideration that at least 30 other individuals want this job.
This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself and to "sell" yourself!

Now that you have read the reasons to be a LINKer as well as the LINK program overiew, expectations and responsibilities, if you are still interested in 1 of the 10 available positions, answer the following 5 questions and submit them no later than December 1st, 5pm: 


    F. Name: L. Name:
    E-mail: Phone #:
    Student ID #: Major:
    Home Country: Other countries you lived in: 
    Select all that applyFreshman Sophomore 
     Junior Senior Graduate  Transfer Study Group
    		 Graduation date:

    1) Why do YOU want to apply for the LINK program?

    2) What previous experiences make you an ideal candidate? 

    3) What do you personally hope to gain from the LINK program? 

    4) As a new LINKer, you may be asked to write a blog entry about your experience as a JMU student which will be read by both new and returning international students. Write herewith a one-paragraph blog entry (in other words, write an example of what you would write for a blog entry):

    5) A Resident Advisor (RA) approaches you and informs you that one of his international student advisees does not want to attend Transitions. He/she asks for your assistance on how to deal with the situation, yet you are expected to be at the orientation meeting place to help with a session. What should you do? 


    I have read and understood the LINKer's responsibilities. I further understand that if am selected to be a LINKer, I will commit to the following expectations and dates:
      Bi-weekly meetings in the Spring and Fall semesters
      International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC): Friday, March 22nd late afternoon and evening and all day long on Saturday March 23.
      Be back in Harrisonburg by Friday, August 16th.

    Signature: Date:


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