Bilingual Assistant in Korean (Summer 2027 LSK004)

Middlebury College•Middlebury, VT

2d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Korean at Middlebury College is hiring temporary Bilingual Assistants for its summer 2027 session on the Middlebury College campus in Middlebury, Vermont. The eight-week program runs between June 13 and August 15, 2027, and combines cultural immersion with rigorous daily classroom instruction. Bilingual Summer Staff organize and implement non-academic and minor academic operations, provide language, co-curricular, and residential support to students, work with the School Assistant Director and Director on School operations, and collaborate with faculty to support students’ language acquisition. The role serves as a primary Korean-language contact for students and faculty and supports students’ language practice, participation in the Language Pledge, and residential and social life. Assistants also help deliver cultural and co-curricular programming, provide academic and technology support, manage communications and media, and administer the School office. Some tasks may be adjusted by discussion with the director. This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefits position. Compensation is based on experience and academic credentials. The posting lists rates of $17.57 per hour for Bilingual Assistant and $20.68 per hour for Lead Bilingual Assistant. Lodging and a complete meal plan are provided.

Requirements

Native or near-native proficiency in Korean and English, both oral and written.
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work with people of all ages and levels, including students, professionals, and colleagues.
Willingness to take initiative and assume responsibility while also working collaboratively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary in-language point of contact for students and faculty, and stay knowledgeable about the program, campus resources, and policies.
Engage with students outside class by providing linguistic practice, encouragement, and support during meals, activities, and in dorms, offices, and social spaces.
Support students’ commitment to the Language Pledge and the program’s rigorous learning environment.
Represent the School, Language Schools administration, and Middlebury community.
Represent the School administration in dorms and social spaces, including evenings and weekends when needed.
Reside in dorms, provide guidance and non-academic support, monitor adherence to the Language Pledge, and organize dorm social activities.
Respond to student emergencies and urgent situations, and direct students to appropriate academic and non-academic offices and resources.
Assist the Director in facilitating the School’s cultural program.
Liaise with campus offices, including public safety, dining services, events management, media services, the print shop, theater, and facilities services.
Host official guests, including lecturers, performers, and visiting artists, on behalf of the Director.
Assist faculty, guests, and the Director with lectures, performances, co-curricular activities, and school-wide cultural events.
Coordinate inter-school activities and attend program events as a crowd manager and enthusiastic activity leader.
Assist with student testing and practice Korean with students if needed.
Provide general IT support for faculty, guests, and students using School and personal devices.
Provide curricular technology training and support for faculty.
Manage circulation of School technology, equipment, and the film archive.
Provide technical support at events and in classrooms, including audiovisual support and sound and light design for staged performances.
Communicate with students and faculty through email, websites, social media, print media, and announcements.
Design and edit web content, especially instructional in-language sites.
Develop media content and distribute publications such as calendars, newspapers, posters, and event programs.
Manage photography and videography; edit photo and video content; and prepare slideshows, photo exhibits, and event videos.
Translate School and other official Middlebury documents.
Administer the School office and serve as an in-language contact for students, faculty, and guests needing drop-in assistance.