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International University Representatives Application Form

This application is open to FLEX/YES alumni currently studying at an international university in a country where American Councils does not have a FLEX or YES Alumni Coordinator. Apply by 11:59 PM on September 22, 2024.
An IUR is a volunteer who stays connected with FLEX/YES alumni at their university and organizes community activities. They also collaborate with non-alumni or international students.

Responsibilities:
- Attend a two-hour virtual onboarding on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11 AM EDT.
- Organize one event per month.
- Report the event within four days.
- Request a budget for events if needed.
- Submit financial reports when applicable.
- Share alumni success stories.

The term will run from October 2024 to June 2025.

International University Representatives help connect over 29,000 FLEX and 13,000 YES alumni worldwide with the Alumni Program. IURs work with Senior Program Officer Aknur Berdigulova to organize and report on alumni activities monthly. They communicate regularly with Aknur, providing updates on alumni activities and encouraging participation in community service, professional development, and American studies events.

Benefits:
- Flexibility to organize events for local/international alumni at your university.
- Access to Alumni Program funds for events.
- Eligibility for University Representative of the Month, with a certificate and social media recognition.
- Invitations to virtual events hosted by the Alumni team.
- Upon successful completion of the term, all University Representatives will receive a certificate of appreciation and may request a letter of recommendation from the Alumni team.
1.First name(Required.)
2.Last name(Required.)
3.Email(Required.)
4.Phone number(Required.)
5.What's your exchange program?(Required.)
6.Alumni year (year you returned from the program)(Required.)
7.Country of FLEX/YES/ALEX participation (Home country)(Required.)
8.Country of current residence(Required.)
9.Full name of your University(Required.)
10.Why would you like to become the international university representative?(Required.)
11.Please describe an activity in which you demonstrated your organizational and leadership skills.(Required.)
12.What skills will you bring to the international university representative position? What new skills would you like to develop?(Required.)
13.Name one thing you would do to attract FLEX/YES alumni from your university or other participant to develop an event/network?(Required.)
14.Please describe your involvement in any of the alumni activities. If you haven’t been involved, what were the main obstacles which prohibited you from participating?(Required.)
15.How can American Councils best support you in organizing activities in your city?(Required.)
16.Will you be available for the mandatory City/University representative training on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11 AM EDT?(Required.)
17.If selected as an IUR, please specify the total budget you will need to organize your planned activities for the entire term.

Note: The approved amount will be distributed as a grant to the selected IUR. The IUR will be responsible for providing appropriate documentation to report on the use of these funds. For alumni whose bank cards from certain countries are not eligible for direct fund transfers, payments may be made via PayPal.(Required.)
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