[NYC-L] Opportunity for Graduate Students (fwd)

[Erkanda Bujari]

Summer jobs...

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 17:26:19 -0400
From: "Beaubrun, Elizabeth" <beaubrun at exchange.tc.columbia.edu>
Reply-To: Economics and EducationPHD <tfephd at listserv.tc.columbia.edu>
To: Economics and EducationPHD <tfephd at listserv.tc.columbia.edu>
Subject: Opportunity for Graduate Students

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Exciting Short-Term Summer Employment Opportunity with an Institute of
International Education (IIE) Global Education and Technology Program

Apply Now!  Looking to Fill ASAP!
Other Global Education Short-term Contracts May Be Available for July, Too!


Background: The Lucent Global Science Scholars Program identifies and
rewards the academic excellence of 30 graduating high school seniors in the
U.S. and 30 college undergraduates from 17 countries around the world.
Lucent Global Science Scholars (Scholars) represent the next generation of
Information Technology leaders.  Scholars receive a financial award and the
opportunity to attend the Lucent Global Science Scholars Global Summit.  The
Global Summit takes place from July 19-25 at Lucent Technologies
headquarters in Murray Hill, NJ.  For more information on the program, visit
our web site: www.iie.org/programs/lucent/
<http://www.iie.org/programs/lucent/>.
Here's Where You Come In - We are seeking applications from someone who:
	1)	Is available to work full days and be based in a NJ hotel
from July 19-24;
	2)	Has obtained an undergraduate degree and work experience;
graduate degree students are encouraged to apply;
	3)	Is interested in either international affairs, international
education, secondary education, international development, physical
sciences, computer science and/or related fields;
	4)	Is interested in working with academically gifted youth from
the US and abroad who are embarking upon or currently pursuing undergraduate
degrees;
	5)	Has cross-cultural sensitivity;
	6)	Will be available to attend Coordinator orientation sessions
(1 or 2 meetings this summer);
	7)	It is a bonus if you speak a foreign language, enjoy
international travel, have studied or worked abroad and/or work in secondary
education.
The Job: Coordinators will be responsible for activities including but not
limited to:
	1)	Overseeing the health and welfare of designated groups of
students (cross-cultural adjustment, assisting with orientation, etc.);
	2)	Serving as authority figure, conveying and ensuring
compliance with Global Summit rules;
	3)	Providing logistical assistance:
			a.	Providing schedule information to students;
			b.	Ensuring students adhere to program
schedule;
			c.	Escorting group(s) of students to and from
Newark Airport in NJ and the hotel in Long Branch, NJ (you don't need to
provide transportation);
	4)	Accompanying students during Global Summit activities (tours
of Bell Labs, beach party, etc.);
	5)	Accompany group for a day in NYC including leading a 3-hour
tour.
Lucent Program Compensation: $200/day. Lodging at the Hamilton Park Hotel in
Florham Park, NJ and most meals included.

Interested candidates should e-mail (preferred) a cover letter and resume to
Beth C. Barak @ bbarak at iie.org <mailto:bbarak at iie.org> or fax to
212/984-5393 ASAP.

Opening Minds to the World: Peace and prosperity in the 21st century depend
on increasing the capacity of people to think and work on a global and
intercultural basis.  As technology opens borders, educational and
professional exchange opens minds.   The Institute of International
Education is the world leader in the international exchange of people and
ideas.  For further information about IIE and its programs, please visit
www.iie.org <http://www.iie.org>.