CGIS Alum

Welcome back! After completing an international experience with CGIS, you might be asking yourself what’s next. Believe it or not, you CAN go abroad again all while staying on track for graduation. If that's not the route you want to take, you still have some post-graduate options!

You also may be asking yourself how you can use your international experience to enhance your resume or how to effectiely utilize it in an interview. All of us at CGIS at one point or another have experience with documenting and utilizing our international experiences on resumes, interviews, LinkedIn, and more. We know the significance it can play in an interview so we've provided resources that can help you prepare for the future.

CGIS has also created and curated resources to help students transition home, figure out credit logistics, and how you can share your experiences from abroad!

Student Opportunities:

Peer Advisors

Peer advisors serve as a support role for all functions of the CGIS office. This position includes clerical and project work in the CGIS office as well as serving in an outreach capacity to students throughout the University of Michigan. The CGIS team works with student staff to strengthen both new and practiced skills through a variety of passion projects and work. Previous study abroad/international experience is preferred. Work-study students are eligible to apply.

CGIS is not currently hiring any peer advisors at this time. Check back in the spring!

Responsibilities

Provide initial advising to prospective study abroad students
Answer phone and email inquiries from students, parents, partners, and faculty
Support advisors by assembling files, making photocopies, entering data, etc.
Assist with and present CGIS pre-departure orientations and other CGIS outreach events
Staff the reception desk periodically
Collaborate with Communication Specialist to develop marketing-related content and social media efforts
Work on individual projects based on interests (i.e. social media, website content, data collection)
Assist staff with additional tasks as needed
Special projects as assigned

More responsibilities in the link below!

Required Qualifications

Previous participation in a CGIS program
Preference for students who can work at CGIS for at least 2 years; highly qualified seniors graduating in Winter 2025 will be considered
Experience with public speaking & related equipment/technology
Experience with social media platforms
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse groups
Strong communication & customer services skills
Adept at handling multiple assignments with varied deadlines
Demonstrated ability to remain flexible, positive, & organized
Ability to take initiative & maintain student confidentiality