Language Center - Language Mentor in Arabic Work Study

Union College•Schenectady, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. The Language Consultant in Arabic works half their hours as a Language Mentor in Arabic providing language support to students during office hours and the remainder at the front desk as a receptionist. The position is located in Old Chapel 3rd Floor and work is available during the day. The pay rate is $9.70/hr.

Requirements

This position requires native or advanced proficiency (and good grammar skills) in Arabic.
Knowledge of Google Docs and Google Calendar preferred.
Willingness to learn how to perform the aforementioned tasks.
Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

Provide language learning support in all 4 skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking to students during office hours (one-on-one meetings).
Review materials, practice speaking, reinforce grammar rules, guide students to self-correct written assignments etc.
Record students attendance in provided Google form.
Sign users in using Google form.
Hand out and keep track of material.
Set up the Lab for incoming classes and lab sessions.
Photocopy/Scan documents.
Research the web for information.
Create simple documents.
Answer questions and provide assistance to students and faculty.
Prepare simple tutorials on how to do things in the center.
Type or read information in a foreign language if applicable.