Student Assistant - IPPMI (International Public Policy & Management Institute)

Job Title
Student Assistant - IPPMI (International Public Policy & Management Institute)


Requisition Number
DU14056


Department Name
8W100:Martin School of Public Administration


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$15.00/hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

• Currently enrolled as a student at the University of Kentucky.

Required Related Experience

• Fluency in Korean is required.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience working with international populations is a plus.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Physical Requirements

Activities related to sitting, standing, lifting less than 50 lbs, and computer work.



Shift

Variable



Job Summary

The International Public Policy & Management Institute (IPPMI) Student Assistant plays a vital role in helping international professionals participating in the IPPMI program transition to life in the United States and engage within the UK campus community. This position provides support, promotes cultural exchange, and contributes to a welcoming and inclusive environment. The IPPMI Student Assistant serves as a friendly resource for IPPMI participants, helping them navigate academic, social, and cultural challenges during their time at the university. The IPPMI Student Assistant will assist in updating resource guides/online resources, navigating U.S. customs, social norms, and daily life.



The International Public Policy and Management Institute (IPPMI), housed at the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, is the first educational institute established at the University of Kentucky to provide international professionals with various opportunities to advance themselves as global experts. The Institute links the academic and professional expertise of faculty, researchers, and alumni to the needs of international professionals in business, government, and public organizations around the world. The Institute can draw on an interdisciplinary faculty with expertise in public policy, public administration, economics, business, management, international relations, and political science, and applies academic advances in those fields to the analysis of public policies and management issues in a global setting.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
12/31/9999


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.