Bilingual Assistant- Portuguese

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Middlebury College Summer Portuguese School is seeking a temporary Bilingual Assistant to support administrative operations on the Middlebury College campus in Vermont during the 7‑week session.

The role involves acting as liaison among administration, faculty, staff and students; candidates must be native or near-native in English with strong Portuguese skills and English writing ability. Open to graduate or undergraduate students in any field.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native English speaker required.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical administrative support to the School coordinator and director.
• Serve as liaison between administration, faculty, staff and students.

Skills

Portuguese proficiency

English proficiency

Strong writing skills

Team player

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Graduate or undergraduate student

Open field of study

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Filemaker Pro

InDesign

Job description

Bilingual Assistant- Portuguese

Middlebury: Middlebury Language Schools

Location: Middlebury College Campus, Middlebury, VT

Open Date: Dec 23, 2015

Deadline:

Description

The Middlebury College Summer Portuguese School is pleased to announce a vacancy for a temporary Bilingual Assistant. The position is available during the summer 2016 session, located on Middlebury College campus in Vermont. Our unique 7‑week program combines a cultural immersion environment with rigorous daily classroom instruction. The Bilingual Assistant provides critical administrative support to the School coordinator and director by acting as liaison between administration, faculty, staff, and students.

We seek candidates with the following attributes:

• Must have patience and the ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and to prioritize essential tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to relate to people from other cultures.
• Must be a team player.
• Outgoing personality a plus.
• Must be able to handle student and faculty matters with discretion, and confidentiality where required.

Qualifications

• Native or near‑native speaker of English
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Speaking, writing, and listening proficiency in Portuguese as well.
• Graduate or undergraduate student
• Open field of specialization
• Computer literacy (MAC and PC), familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel , Filemaker Pro, InDesign, file sharing, etc.
• Experience living in a Portuguese‑speaking country a plus.
• Must be able to climb stairs and carry and lift heavy boxes up to 50lbs.

Middlebury College is a top‑tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body.