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Global Trade Research Intern

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 22, 2025
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Closing Date: 04/28/2025 Type of Position:Staff - Clerical Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Temporary (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Arkansas World Trade Center Administative Services Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Global Trade Research Internship position supports the World Trade Center, AR. It assists in furthering trade initiatives and goals for the state of Arkansas with other North American countries as well as Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This position reports directly to the CEO. The Global Trade Research Intern will help support a variety of projects that will range in scale and complexity. This role will provide direct support for global import and export initiatives for Arkansas. You must be detail oriented, thorough, demonstrate accountability, and understand the financial impact of transaction with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills by learning from and collaborating with a talented team. Position responsibilities additionally include preparing documents and presentations for meetings, workshops, and conferences, as well as global market research pulled from various resources. This position offers the student opportunities to build networking contacts, build a portfolio and explore several career paths in international business, public relations, supply chain, and global markets. This position will be housed at the World Trade Center Building, Rogers, AR. The intern must understand the contract creation process and governing trading roles; understand and execute documentation requirements for Arkansas Customers expanding into inter-state and global trade; issue/review instructions to ensure on-time progress for our customer's needs; understand and use compliance tools and regulations; maintain KPI's and establish audit reporting to ensure 100% compliance; collaborate with Trade Directors, Marketing and Communication and external partners and customers to ensure accurate project execution; advise trade details as required to customers or partner organizations; follow-up with customers, manage daily progress, and maintain record of all communications in files; index and create tracking files for trade training and education processes; support partner events and trade missions; research and produce any environmental reporting necessary to conduct business in other countries as required by trade agreements. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an Agriculture, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar degree program at an accredited institution, entering junior or senior year, MBA Student or Graduate PHD student Preferred Qualifications: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products, including Outlook, OneNote, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Ability to work well in a team environment; develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload Capacity to think and solve problems independently within a changing environment while being customer focused and building solid relationships Strong interpersonal and business communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to manage time effectively, make decisions and work independently within a team atmosphere Experience with Free Trade Agreements a plus Comfort in communicating with those from other cultures and understanding of cultural fluencies Speaking multiple languages is a plus Additional Information: Graduate students are subject to background checks. Salary Information: $15 per hour Required Documents to Apply: Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Julia Menke - Sr. HR Partner, jmenke@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:No