CIE IS HIRING!

Come Work with Us!

The Center for International Education (CIE) is looking to hire a student to assist with several projects and services for approximately 10-15 hours per week at $12.50 per hour. A period of paid training would begin immediately with hours continuing through spring and summer, if available. The position will involve assisting CIE staff with:

• Answering phone, email, and walk-in inquiries about international admission and study abroad opportunities
• Office organization and assistance
• Creating promotional materials, handouts, forms, and displays
• Other duties and projects as assigned

The ideal applicant would:

• Be very well organized
• Be able to work independently and with minimal supervision required
• Be highly skilled in communicating both orally and through writing. Communication with faculty, staff, administrators, students and community members will frequently be necessary.
• Have a course schedule that would allow for working with CIE at the Truax campus at least 2-3 hours at a time during standard business hours of 9:00am-4:30pm.
• Be able to continue in the position for at least 2-3 semesters.

To apply please submit to CIE:

1. Fill out an application or stop in to room D1610 to pick up an application in person.
2. A written letter explaining a little about yourself and your interests.
3. Optional, but recommended: A letter of recommendation from a previous or current employer (preferred), or from a previous or current instructor, student club advisor, or another person who can attest to your level of responsibility and attention to detail.

Apply Now! Submit applications by email to CIE@madisoncollege.edu. Applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate is found.

Work as a Tutor!

The Student Achievement Center (SAC) is looking for Chinese and Arabic speakers that have some experience being tutors to work as language tutors for our students who are learning Chinese and Arabic in the World Languages Department. If interested, please contact Eric Off, Academic Support Services, at eaoff@madisoncollege.edu

Get Connected!

*Part-time Job Fair: Monday, October 4 through Thursday, October 7 (Check out Handshake for more details.)

73 Employers are already registered!

Monday (Virtual): 23 Employers

Tuesday (In-Person): 19 Employers

Wednesday (In-Person): 13 Employers

Thursday (Virtual): 18 Employers

*Please remember, working off-campus without appropriate authorization is illegal and may result in a visa violation with severe and long-term consequences. Visit the Working Off-Campus section of the ISS webpages and consult with CIE for more details.

Volunteer Fair: Monday, October 11 through Friday, October 15 (Check out WolfPack Connect for more details.)

Travel Video Contest!

An *independent student organization is thrilled to announce that their annual Travel Video Contest is open for international students to enter until October 13th, 2021. Each year the contest aligns with International Education Week as they announce the winners on the last day of IEW. Their contest provides aspiring and current international students with the opportunity to share their international education journey, pursuits and goals. They are excited to once again hear stories from around the world and hope to receive a few entries from Madison College. Contest winners will receive the following:

• First Place Winner: $4,000
• Second Place Winner: $500
• Third Place Winner: $250
• Viewers’ Choice Award Winner: $1,000

For more information, including eligibility, you can visit the Travel Video Contest page here. There you can also find a flyer with a QR code if you would like to print off details.

*This contest is not run by or affiliated with the Center for International Education

Studying Outside the U.S. this Fall? INFORM US!

Email ISS right away to let us know if you are studying while outside of the U.S. this semester. CIE can keep your F-1 visa status active in this case, BUT we must add a note to your SEVIS record accordingly!

Need Help?

Madison College offers a wide variety of support services for students including success coaching, tutoring services, emergency funding, technology assistance, academic, career, and personal counseling, and many, many more! Visit the Support Services webpage to learn more and get the support you need to thrive here at Madison College.

PLAN TO TRANSFER? Get Advice! Be Prepared!

College transfer fairs coming up!

• Tuesday, October 26th, 11am-1pm - Truax D1630
  
• UW System (Not UW- Madison)
• Wednesday, October 27th, 11am-1pm - Truax D1630
• UW- Madison
• Thursday, October 28th, 11am-1pm - Truax D1630
• Private Colleges and Universities

​​​​Can't attend the In-Person College Transfer Fairs? Follow us on Instagram to view IGTV transfer videos and check out the other transfer
events at https://madisoncollege.edu/advising-transfer-events

Need Technology Access?

Madison College is excited to offer the required technology and resources you need for successful remote learning. We are committed to doing all we can to provide affordable, accessible education for all. Check out the Student Technology Hub for access to laptop or Hotspot rentals, Wi-Fi access, and more!

For help with the laptop setup process, accessing the hotspot's internet connection, or any other academic technology need, contact the Student Technology Hub in the library.

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