Location:
Penn Abroad, University of Pennsylvania
Modality:
In-Person
Position Length:
Academic Year (Fall - Spring)
Work Hours and Commitment:
20 hours in-person per week throughout the academic year. Hours must be scheduled Monday through Friday, between 9am and 5pm. Attendance at some weekend and evening events may be required to support outreach events, student advisory board meetings, and other student activities.
Pay Rate:
$20.00/hr
Additional Compensation:
None
Federal Work Study Eligible
Overview
Department Overview
Penn Abroad serves as the hub for student global opportunities at the University of Pennsylvania. Each year the University sends over 2,500 Penn students to more than 50 countries around the world on semester study abroad, summer internships, service learning, and short-term programs. Penn Abroad facilitates key travel programs for undergraduates, including Semester Abroad (SA), the Global Research & Internship Program (GRIP), Penn Global Seminars (PGS), Penn Global Research Institutes (PGRI) and Exchange at Penn (EAP).
Role Overview
The GA works closely with Penn Abroad’s Marketing and Outreach Manager, and has the potential to develop skills and/or fields of knowledge through their assigned work including:
- Student affairs-focused marketing, outreach, and event planning
- Student advising, leadership, communication and mentorship
- Office systems and procedures
- Flexibility and time management
- Education abroad student services and programming
Supervisor/Contact
Camille Cropley - Marketing and Outreach Manager, Penn Abroad
ccropley@upenn.edu
Required Duties
- Actively participate in Penn Abroad’s marketing and outreach initiatives – this will include the creation and distribution of social media, video resources, website content editing, online resources, and more.
- Assist in Penn Abroad’s past participant student engagement efforts, including work with the department’s student ambassador program, as well as its student leadership, advisory, and mentorship programming.
- Assist the Penn Abroad staff with the planning and execution of key student outreach throughout the academic year including the Penn Abroad Fair, information sessions, drop-in advising, PA101s, program launches, and annual video contest
- Participate in ongoing projects related to Penn Abroad’s programs
- Provide front desk coverage by answering telephones and greeting visitors
- Provide general office support for Penn Abroad staff
- Other projects as assigned
Preferred Qualification and Essential Skills
- Interest in global education and a commitment to student service
- Effective cross-cultural communication skills and ability to work with a diverse group of students
- Proven ability to take initiative, prioritize, and multitask within time constraints
- Willingness to jump in and take on a variety of tasks as needed by the office
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google documents
- Interest and/or experience in marketing and communications
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous study abroad or international experience
- Strong writing and/or social media skills or experience
Application Instructions
Currently accepting applications for the 2025–26 academic year (open until filled).
To apply please submit a resume and an example social media caption announcing the launch of a hypothetical new Penn Abroad program from the perspective of the Penn Abroad Instagram. Feel free to get creative and make up the details!
Please submit both resume and example caption to Camille Cropley at ccropley@upenn.edu.