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Concordia College

Spanish Academic Year Cultural and Language Specialist 2024-2025

Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, United States, 56563


Spanish Academic Year Cultural and Language Specialist 2024-2025 Concordia is fully committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment decisions in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, Lorentzsen Hall, Room 150, (Phone) 218-299-3339.We are committed to providing equal opportunity in the recruitment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you find our online application system difficult or need assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339.

Spanish Academic Year Cultural and Language Specialist 2024-2025 Concordia is fully committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment decisions in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, Lorentzsen Hall, Room 150, (Phone) 218-299-3339.We are committed to providing equal opportunity in the recruitment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you find our online application system difficult or need assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339. Bookmark this Posting

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As part of our application process, you must arrange for the submission of TWO reference forms, if any of the following conditions apply to you; 1. you have not previously worked for Concordia Language Villages; 2. you have not worked for Concordia Language Villages in the past 12 months; You must provide names and email addresses for at least two reference writers, who know you in a professional capacity. If you have worked for CLV with a break of fewer than 12 months between the first day of employment this upcoming summer and last date of employment, you do not need new references, BUT you must fill in “NA” in the mandatory fields in the reference section. NEW REQUIREMENT FOR ALL EXCHANGE VISITORS: ALL new and returning Exchange Visitors who potentially will work on our J-1 Specialist visa, will need to submit two references from an employer and/or university professor ANNUALLY to be in compliance with the code of Federal Regulations of the United States government. You MUST provide an e-mail address for each reference writer. The application system will automatically e-mail your reference writers. Your reference writers will be able to download the reference form and then upload the completed form directly onto our system. You will be able to track whether we have received the reference form. The process is quick, simple, and confidential. Note, if you are applying for many positions, you may wish to let your writers know they will receive a request for each position; they may upload the same reference form for each position. If you cannot provide an e-mail address for your reference writers or provide an incorrect e-address, contact vilstaff@cord.edu. Log back into this application system to assure that your reference providers have submitted the reference form.

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Spanish Academic Year Cultural and Language Specialist 2024-2025

Position Type

CLV Seasonal - Academic Year

Employment Status

Seasonal

Number of Months

12

General Employment Period

periods of 4-12 months, starting months vary

General Work Schedule (days of week)

seven days per week

General shift hours

14 – 16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities

Minimum Salary

$190-$325 per one week, plus room and board

Job Summary/Basic Function

Specialists are experts in a field of specialized knowledge or skills who provide opportunities to increase the exchange of ideas with American counterparts.

• Be experts in a field of specialized knowledge or skill;• Seek to travel to the United States for the interchange of knowledge and skills among foreign and American specialists by observing, consulting, or demonstrating their special knowledge or skills; and• Not fill a permanent or long-term position of employment while in the United States.

Educational enrichment: Participants experience an interchange of knowledge and skills among foreign and American specialists who are defined as experts in a field of specialized knowledge.

1. Program Coordinationa. Assist in communicating with set-up and custodial staff before/during/after programs and rentals as instructedb. Assist in interface with the Culinary Arts department for all food service needs/concerns as instructedc. Assist in working with retail management to ensure efficient operation of the Village store for each programd. Assist in coordination with Health and Risk Management to ensure adherence to American Camping Association standardse. Notify caretaker and facilities departments of any maintenance issues in a timely manner and through the appropriate channels6. Outreach to the communitya. Play an active role in CLV’s recruitment and retention efforts through teaching language and culture to school children in the regions, presenting to various groups and organizations, and/or participating in service organization endeavorsb. Contribute to other programs, such as Teacher Workshops, etc.c. Prepare and present cultural presentations for other organizations, as needed

2. Program Development, implementation and coordinationa. Assist in developing the program themes related to program curriculab. Assist in pre-program preparationc. Assist in preparing program-related resources for teachers and group leadersd. Administer participant surveys and gather feedback. Fine-tune the program based on input from others to ensure continuous improvement.e. Suggest materials to support the theme and related curriculumf. Lead activities in line with the mission of Concordia Language Villagesg. Supervise the Village store and/or bankh. Assist with teacher/group leader communicationi. Lead parts of the program as assigned by the program leader/ dean

3. Other duties as assigned

General Responsibilities of All Positions-Be familiar with & abide by specific policies outlined in

CLV

“Personnel Policies”-Read & become familiar with responsibilities for specific areas of assignment-Read Staff Handbook & other materials information carefully & thoroughly before arriving-Be advised entire staff of each Village is under the direction of & is responsible to the dean. While some positions are supervised by other staff, the dean retains ultimate authority & responsibility for the Village-All positions involve teaching language and culture-Assist with setting up Village, preparing for the next session, & maintaining Village throughout the session-Speak the target language with villagers & staff members as much as possible-Be able to appropriately interact with parent and teacher chaperones and participants of the program-Model standards for behavior & be sensitive to the health & welfare of villagers

Minimum Qualifications

-Effective verbal and written communication in Spanish-Effective verbal and written communication in English-Previous Concordia Language Villages leadership experience-Previous curriculum development experience preferred-Completion of post-secondary education required/undergraduate degree equivalent-Must be able to adjust to new situation quickly, work independently with limited direct supervision while also leading a team and giving direction to others to achieve a common goal-Must be able to work with and relate positively to people from a variety of diverse backgrounds-Strong personnel and program management skills-Strong problem-solving skills-Skills in public relations-Language teaching experience-Work experience with children and adults-Skills in cultural/recreational activity areas-Skills in working with numbers in a variety of settings-Ability to plan several months ahead while remaining flexible to deal with last-minute changes

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

. . of all positions1. Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities, ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries.2. Ability to assist villagers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury); possess strength, physical ability, and endurance to maintain constant supervision of villagers; observe villager behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques; possess visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the cabin group.3. Ability to train staff; observe staff and villager behavior; see and respond to hazards; work with different age and skill levels; plan, conduct and evaluate designated activities; observe, assess, and coach the work efforts of staff being supervised; use a telephone.

Preferred Qualifications

-Previous Concordia Language Villages or camping experience

Position Opening Date

06/04/2024

Position Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Screening Begins

EEO

Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

Special Instructions to Applicants

As part of our application process, you must arrange for the submission of

TWO

reference forms, if any of the following conditions apply to you; 1. you have not previously worked for Concordia Language Villages; 2. you have not worked for Concordia Language Villages in the past 12 months; You must provide names and email addresses for at least two reference writers, who know you in a professional capacity. If you have worked for

CLV

with a break of fewer than 12 months between the first day of employment this upcoming summer and last date of employment, you do not need new references,

BUT

you must fill in “NA” in the mandatory fields in the reference section.

NEW

REQUIREMENT

FOR

ALL

EXCHANGE

VISITORS :

ALL

new and returning Exchange Visitors who potentially will work on our J-1 Specialist visa, will need to submit two references from an employer and/or university professor

ANNUALLY

to be in compliance with the code of Federal Regulations of the United States government. You

MUST

provide an e-mail address for each reference writer. The application system will automatically e-mail your reference writers. Your reference writers will be able to download the reference form and then upload the completed form directly onto our system. You will be able to track whether we have received the reference form. The process is quick, simple, and confidential. Note, if you are applying for many positions, you may wish to let your writers know they will receive a request for each position; they may upload the same reference form for each position. If you cannot provide an e-mail address for your reference writers or provide an incorrect e-address, contact vilstaff@cord.edu. Log back into this application system to assure that your reference providers have submitted the reference form.

Employment Contingencies

Background Check

Quicklink for Posting

https://hr.cord.edu/postings/11232

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Are you able to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the job for which you are applying?

yesno

* How did you hear about Concordia Language Villages?

Current or former villager (indicate who below)Current or former staff member (indicate who below)WebsiteRecruitment visit at schoolFamily member or friend (indicate who below)Professor or teacher (indicate who below)LinkedInOther (indicate below)

* As part of our application process, you must arrange for the submission of TWO reference forms, if1. you have not previously worked for Concordia Language Villages2. you have not worked for Concordia Language Villages in the past 12 monthsReference providers must be professional references – those who know your work, classroom abilities, or work with children. At least one reference form must be from a current or recent supervisor who knows you in a position of responsibility. The person who makes the hiring decision for Concordia Language Villages cannot provide a reference.If you have worked for CLV with a break of fewer than 12 months between the first day of employment this upcoming summer and last date of employment, you do not need new references, BUT you must fill in “NA” in the mandatory fields in the reference section.You MUST provide an e-mail address for each reference writer. The application system will automatically e-mail your reference writers. Your reference writers will be able to download the reference form and then upload the completed form directly onto our system.Have you read and do you understand the above?

YesNo

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Required Documents

List of ReferencesOptional Documents

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