ISEP Virtual Research Intern
Are you aspiring to work in the field of international education? Do you want to support a non-profit organization in fulfilling its mission of providing rewarding study abroad experiences to students from around the world? Are you looking for hand-on experience working for an education abroad provider? Do you want to sharpen your research skills and see how they can make an immediate impact? Then this internship may be for you.
ABOUT ISEP
ISEP is a non-profit educational community dedicated to helping students overcome academic and financial barriers to study abroad. Made of up 337-member colleges and universities from 53 countries around the world, we work together to help provide students access to affordable, high-quality programs, that in return help develop culturally sensitive skill sets needed for today’s global workforce.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Research Intern will support ISEP’s Member Relations division and will be a key contributor to the team. This internship is important to the effective engagement with obtaining funding for ISEP students and membership based on current global trends and requirements.
PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIPS
External: ISEP members and alumni
Internal: Director of Alumni and Engagement Success
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Producing a literature review and indexed analysis on the current research landscape of international education, with a focus on the applicant’s research specialties and a grounding in the ongoing pandemic situation and response.
· Field mapping for international education funding opportunities in a post-COVID landscape.
· Analyzing ISEP’s membership and student needs based on qualitative data and qualitative analysis.
· Producing biweekly reports geared toward the practical implementation of research.
· Contributing to at least one specific grant application as a part of ISEP’s centralized grant-writing program on a team of researchers, under the supervision of a director.
· Support the Member Relations team with small projects that further the above missions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree in international education, international relations, humanities, or other related areas. Graduate level work in international education is strongly preferred.
· A proven record of strong research and data analysis skills.
· Outstanding communications skills with an ability to effectively engage a variety of stakeholders and experience providing quality customer service.
· Exceptional attention to detail.
· Facility with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams.
DESIRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
· Passion for international education and ISEP’s mission of inclusive excellence and affordability in global education.
· Foreign language ability.
· Self-directed, proactive, and enjoys working independently without extensive oversight.
BENEFITS
· Regular professionalization sessions
· Access to the ISEP Alumni Association network and its library of resources
· Opportunity for school credit if allowed by the college/university of applicant
· Opportunity to work on substantive research projects that can result in a great reference
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS INTERNSHIP
· Submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in ISEP and your qualifications for this internship.
· Send your submission to careers@isep.org with the subject line: "Member Relations Virtual Research Intern"
· Application deadline: May 15, 2020.