Summer Abroad On-Site Staff Application

About the role

The Summer Abroad On-Site Staff position offers a unique opportunity to share your knowledge and skills in an international setting! Here are some key aspects of the role:

• Leadership Development: You’ll have the chance to enhance your leadership skills by guiding a group of undergraduate students in an international setting. 
• Support Role: As part of the Summer Abroad team, you’ll provide non-academic support to students. This could include helping them adjust to a new culture, assisting with logistical issues, helping student navigate through local resources and being a point of contact for any concerns they might have.
• Problem-Solving: The role encompasses responding to various challenges, intervening in crises, making referrals, enforcing policies, and ensuring the overall wellbeing of residents, all of which help you hone your problem-solving skills.
• Team Collaboration: You’ll work closely with other members of the U of T Summer Abroad team, fostering a collaborative environment to ensure the program runs smoothly and students have a positive experience.

The number of OSS positions, eligibility, application processes, terms of engagement, provisions and responsibilities vary according to the specific Summer Abroad destination. Prior experience supporting Summer Abroad students is preferred. OSS are employed for about four weeks from May to August.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience dealing with students in a don/residence setting 
• Experience with international academic programs 
• Extensive knowledge about the relevant Summer Abroad site 
• Ability to be creative and resourceful; ability to respond quickly and effectively in potential crisis situations 
• Self-motivated and ability to problem solve 
• Detail-oriented and organized 
• Excellent interpersonal, management, and leadership skills 
• Proficiency in multiple languages is an asset 
• Emergency/ Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification is an asset 
• Bachelor's Degree completed in a relevant discipline. The OSS position is not open to current undergraduate students.
• University of Toronto graduate/ postgraduate student preferred.

Summer Abroad On-Site Staff report to Loraine Au Tham, Director of Professional and International Programs (Summer Abroad).

Overall, this position offers a blend of leadership, support, and cultural experiences that can significantly contribute to your personal and professional development. Does this sound like something you’d be interested in?

Learn more about each On-Site Staff position by clicking on each job title. 

U of T graduate students and alums

U of T graduate students and alums must complete the application on CLNx

External applicants

If you are an external applicant, email your application package to Summer Abroad (summer.abroad@utoronto.ca). 

Attach one file with the following information. Name your application file using the following format, Last Name, First Name 

1. Cover letter. Outline why you are a strong candidate for the position. Explain in detail your knowledge and expertise on the Summer Abroad destination.
2. Resume of relevant experiences.
3. Transcript (unofficial) confirming completion of undergraduate degree.
4. Two reference contacts. Include full name, job title, organization, email and phone number.

What is the size of each group?

Most courses have 25-30 students. 

When will I find out if I've been selected?

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview scheduled for January.