GV Staff
 
 

Management Team:  The Global Village Management team includes a staff of ten full-time and part-time Iacocca Institute® employees who work year round to plan for the Global Village for Future Leaders of Business and Industry.  They include:

Director

Dick Brandt
Director
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Staff

Helen J. Bobeck
Administrative Assistant - Iacocca Institute, PA Governor's School for Global Entrepreneurship
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Sherry Buss
Director of Curriculum, Guide
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Alicia Fowler
Assistant to Candidate Manager
Photo & Biography

Carol Ham
Project Coordinator
Photo & Biography

Jim Harper
Public Relations Manager
Photo & Biography

Bill Hunter
Representative to the United Nations And Director of the Global Union
Photo & Biography

Bill Jahn
Operations Director, Guide
Photo & Biography

Jeanne Kassis
Assistant to Curriculum Director, Transportation Coordinator
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Katrina Kraft
Accounting Coordinator
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Mary Frances Schurtz-Leon
Candidate Manager, Residence Life Director, Guide
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Elizabeth Simmons
Country Panel Manager
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Joan Smith
Assistant to the Director
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Global Village Guide Team: Each summer we draw from our permanent staff as a select group of GV alumni to guide or interns in their GV program as well as give them an   opportunity to have an objective person provide a sounding board for their goals, aspirations, and life’s changes. For GV 2008 the following will act in this role:

Sherry Buss
Carol Ham
Aylet Har, GV 06 - Israel
Bill Hunter
Bill Jahn
Jeffrey Long
Enrico Sentatori, GV 06 – Italy
Shannon Seitz, GV 02 - Canada
Mary Frances Shurtz Leon
Beth Simmons
Javier Valbu


 

Summer Staff Positions:
In order to run our programs efficiently and effectively, the Iacocca Institute®  hires a number of part-time and full-time personnel for the summer.  The hiring process begins in January and is concluded by April 30. 

Audio Visual Technician:  Assists interns and staff with computer set-ups and troubleshooting.  Responsible for setting up equipment in classrooms, including but not limited to LCD projectors, laptop computers, VCR’s and DVD's.  Tracks equipment use, manages AV requests and assist office personnel with office operations.  Full-time, mid-May through mid-August, core hours 8 AM – 5:30 PM but flexibility is a must.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Sherry Buss, Curriculum Director, slb9@lehigh.ledu.


Transportation Assistant:  Responsible for managing the transportation schedule during the Global Village program.  Arranges for vehicle pick-up and return, manages drivers and creates work schedule, verifies time sheets, confirms directions and itineraries, troubleshoots and corresponds directly with Lehigh’s Department of Transportation Services.  This person will also attend all company trips as a staff representative.  Valid PA driver’s license is required.  Full-time mid-June through mid-August, core hours 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM but flexibility is a must.   Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Sherry Buss, Curriculum Director, slb9@lehigh.ledu.

Global Village Drivers: Responsible for driving Lehigh University vehicles mostly within the Lehigh Valley area.  Valid PA driver’s license is required; part-time - mid-June through mid-August.  Hours vary and flexibility is a must.  Interested candidates should contact Jeannie Kassis, jek207@lehigh.edu, or 610-758-5162.

Volunteer Opportunities:
In addition to our management and guide teams, the Global Village offers wonderful volunteer opportunities for qualified persons.  Volunteering with the Global Village lets you explore the world while staying right here in Bethlehem Pennsylvania.  To explore volunteer possibilities wit the Global Village, please contact Jeanne Kassis (link to her email), Assistant to the Curriculum Director

 

 

 
 
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