<strong>Graduate Assistantship Position</strong><p><strong>Posting No:</strong> GS10-911<br /><strong>Hiring Unit:</strong> School of Business, Illinois SBDC International Trade Center<br /><strong>Category:</strong> General<br /><br /><strong>Job Description:</strong> Assist in the development and management of international-related programs and activities for the Center; work closely with area organizations to deliver programs collaboratively; identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration within SIUE to enhance and initiate new programs; assist in obtaining funding for new programs; provide international trade assistance to Southern Illinois companies (via phone, mail, e-mail or joint site visits with Director); assist in the preparation of press releases and the development and maintenance of the Center’s website; provide administrative support and assist with the academic duties of the Director of the International Trade Center.<br /><br /><strong>Qualifications Required:</strong> Must be admitted into the School of Business graduate program: MBA student preferred. International Business concentration or closely related; must be enrolled in 6-12 hours in spring 2010; social security number is required; strong background or interest in international business and trade; some business experience; excellent written and oral communication skills (a must); ability to raise funds through development activities; word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software knowledge. Preferred: experience in working with small business; experience in seminar, workshop, and conference administration; experience in marketing of programs and services; experience in international trade assistance services; knowledge of international trade programs and services; working knowledge of at least one language other than English; overseas employment and/or living experience; internet and web page development experience.<br /><br /><strong>Period of Appointment:</strong> Spring 2010<br /><br /><strong>Salary:</strong> dependent upon 50% or 25% appointment<br /><br /><strong>Number of Openings:</strong> 1 50% assistantship (20 hrs/wk) OR 2 25% assistantships (10 hrs/wk); renewal contingent upon job performance and availability of funding.<br /><br /><strong>Closing Date For Applications:</strong> January 8, 2010 or until position is filled<br /><br /><strong>Submit:</strong> Letter of Application and resume to: (only selected applicants will be invited for an interview. No phone calls please.</p><p></p><p>Silvia Torres, Director<br />International Trade Center<br />SIUE, Campus Box 1107<br />Edwardsville, IL 62026-1107<br />sitorre@siue.edu</p><p></p>