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Would you enjoy being an ambassador to all things ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø, Baltimore, and the U.S.? Share what you love about being a ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø Greyhound with our incoming international students and assist in their transition to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø! The Global Greyhound Program offers opportunities to help incoming international and exchange students acclimate to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø, Baltimore, and the U.S. Applicants who are selected to become members of this rewarding team will assist the Office of International Student Services (OISS) in providing a warm welcome to our newly arriving international students in both fall and spring semesters, including airport pick-ups, planning orientation activities, leading day-trips in the Baltimore-Washington area, hosting on-campus events, as well as serving as peer mentors. A full list of Global Greyhound responsibilities, requirements, and information on applying can be found here: Global Greyhounds requirements and responsibilities.

Duties

Under the guidance of the Director of the Office of International Student Services (OISS), Global Greyhounds:

• Attend a four-day training session prior to the start of the semester
• Welcome new international students to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø
• Greet arriving international students at BWI airport
• Participate in New International Student Orientation activities, on- and off-campus
• Assist international students with integration into campus life
• Co-lead one of three day-trips for international students per semester
• Help make social connections between international students and other ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø students
• Attend a four-day training session prior to the start of the semester
• Participate in weekly OISS GG team meetings (~1 hour) throughout each semester
• Maintain good academic and disciplinary standings

 

Requirements for Consideration

1.  Must be at least a junior at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø 
2.  Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
3.  Cannot be on academic or disciplinary probation/have no history of serious academic probation
4.  Must have studied abroad, be an international student, or have other abroad/international experiences
5.  Must show evidence of leadership skills/have excellent communication and organizational skills
6.  Cannot be serving as an Evergreen, R.A., OAE Leader, Pre-fall Program Leader, or CCSJ Service Coordinator (due to scheduling conflicts)

Benefits of the Position

• The chance to develop friendships with students from all over the world, such as: Argentina, Chile, China, France, Germany, Japan, Greece, The Netherlands, Spain, and more!
• Early access to campus housing
• Continue your international/study abroad experience
• Leadership training and experience
• Fun trips and activities
• Great résumé builder
• Personal and professional development

Application Process

1. Complete the Global Greyhound Application:

2. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview with OISS.

Questions?

Contact us at: 

+1 410-617-5245 OR oiss@loyola.edu