Program Assistant, English Language Institute Special Groups, Spring 2027

University of Delaware•Newark, DE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The English Language Institute at the University of Delaware seeks responsible, motivated current undergraduate or graduate students to serve as Program Assistants for short-term language programs. Assistants help coordinate and facilitate cultural activities, contributing to an enriching cultural experience for program participants. The position is directly supervised by the Program Coordinator and is based at the English Language Institute, 108 E. Main Street. The schedule varies and is approximately 10 hours per week. The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027, and estimated pay is $15.00 per hour. Applicants must meet University of Delaware student employment eligibility requirements. Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled as University of Delaware undergraduates. Graduate applicants must be enrolled in a University of Delaware graduate program and in good academic standing. Graduate students’ combined on-campus employment must not exceed 29.5 hours per week; additional conditions apply to graduate students on contract.

Requirements

Current University of Delaware undergraduate or graduate student; undergraduate applicants must be enrolled at the University, and graduate applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program and in good academic standing.
Experience working with international students and/or scholars, such as experience as a summer camp counselor, ELI mentor, World Scholar, or American Host Partner, or other relevant experience.
Ability to manage one’s schedule and communicate scheduling issues to the supervisor with adequate advance notice.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with staff and multilingual students and scholars.
Proficiency with Google Drive, including Docs and Sheets.
Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for international students and scholars.
Graduate applicants’ combined on-campus employment, including teaching, research, and graduate assistantships, must not exceed 29.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular communication with the Program Coordinator.
Review the availability schedule and program calendar before the program begins.
Inform the Program Coordinator and ELI administrators about issues or concerns.
Communicate activity changes to the Program Coordinator, participants, and, when necessary, ELI administrators.
Assist with planning and running regularly scheduled cultural activities.
Help participants check in to and out of housing.
Identify new activities for participants.
Reschedule activities during inclement weather and maintain alternative activity plans.
Purchase and prepare supplies for activities.
Encourage participants to engage fully and communicate in English during activities.
Escort students on scheduled trips as needed.
Assist with planning and delivering the End of Program Ceremony.
Communicate with participants through a preferred platform in consultation with the Program Coordinator.
Use Google Drive to access the program calendar and stay current with the schedule.
Maintain an accurate timesheet and back up the hours spreadsheet using Google Drive.