Posting No: GS10-911
Hiring Unit: School of Business, Illinois SBDC International Trade Center
Category: General

Job Description:  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.

Qualifications Required: 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.

Period of Appointment:  Spring 2010

Salary:  dependent upon 50% or 25% appointment

Number of Openings:  1 50% assistantship (20 hrs/wk) OR 2 25% assistantships (10 hrs/wk); renewal contingent upon job performance and availability of funding.

Closing Date For Applications:  January 8, 2010 or until position is filled

Submit:  Letter of Application and resume to: (only selected applicants will be invited for an interview. No phone calls please.

Silvia Torres, Director
International Trade Center
SIUE, Campus Box 1107
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1107
sitorre@siue.edu