International Program Assistant (IPA)

Overview

The International Program Assistant is generally a recent WFU graduate with international experience, exhibiting both great maturity and reliability.  The IPA functions as a liaison between the professor and the students, deals with minor problems as they arise, organizes kitchen and household cleanup crews, as well as social activities in the house and around the city.

The daily responsibilities vary at each location but may include: writing and distributing a weekly newsletter of information, helping the students get the most out of their experience and assisting the Resident Professor, Program Director and the onsite Administrator and staff in a wide range of activities. Sporadically the IPA may be called upon to assist with something for the Center for Global Programs and Studies, such as updating the student handbook.

For information on available positions at your preferred location please contact the appropriate Program Director:

Casa Artom: Alessandra Von Burg

Flow House: Rebecca Thomas

Worrell House: Mary Dalton

Compensation

Wake Forest provides the IPA with round trip airfare to their host city, a free place to stay, international health insurance, and a modest stipend.

Hiring Process

To be considered for an IPA position please complete the application on this page. Preference is given to students that have studied at the respective House previously.  Please note that the IPA are unable to seek additional work or volunteer while they are serving in this position.

After Hiring

Prior to departure for the semester abroad the IPA undergoes a small amount of training led by the Center for Global Programs and Studies and will have continued training throughout the semester via email and phone meetings.