French/German Academic Year Language Program - Cultural and Language Specialist 2024-2025

Concordia College; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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French/German Academic Year Language Program - 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 [e-mail] or 218-299-3339.

French/German Academic Year Language Program - 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 [e-mail] or 218-299-3339.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Indicate the Language Villages at which you are interested in working under "Village Preference." The application is designed for you to indicate a preference ranking, but for Village Weekends, deans will consider you for any language in which you have skills and interest. As part of our application process, you arrange for the submission of two reference forms, if you are a new applicant or if on your first day of employment there will have been a 12-month or more break since your last day of employment with Concordia Language Villages. Reference 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 cannot provide a reference. In some cultures, it is appropriate to ask a family member for a reference; in the United States, it is not. You provide your reference writers’ contact information (e-mail address) and the system contacts them automatically. You MUST provide an e-mail address for each reference writer. The application system will automatically e-mail your reference writers; as a result, your reference writers will be able to download the reference form to their computer and then upload the completed form directly onto our system, and 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 [e-mail]. Log back into this application system to assure that your reference providers have submitted the reference form.

Posting Information

Posting Information Position Title French/German Academic Year Language Program - 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, with occasional overnight residential supervision responsibilities Minimum Salary $200 per week minimum, depending on qualifications and experience, plus room and board Job Summary/Basic Function Specialists are experts in a field of French Language and Culture with specialized knowledge and skills to 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 purpose of 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.

Program Staffing

Work in a productive, collegial relationship with your language community group to enhance and further the development and implementation of a strong language and cultural program.

• Assist dean/program leadership to create and execute staff orientation
• Assist in guiding staff to maximize their skills and contribute to the program

2. Recruitment of Staff

• Visit colleges, universities, and other organizations to present program and staff opportunities at Concordia Language Villages
• Work with dean/program leader and other specialists to assure that every program is adequately staffed
• Assist in coordinating staff transportation

3.Supervision of staff

• Assist in staff training
• Assist in guiding counselors in various aspects of the program
• Provide constructive feedback and guide development of staff member skills as they relate to successful performance in the context of program implementation
• Coordinate directed activities

4. Program Development, implementation and coordination

• Assist in developing the program themes related to program curricula
• Assist in pre-program preparation
• Assist in preparing program related resources for teachers and group leaders
• Administer participant surveys and gather feedback. Fine tune the program based on input from others to ensure continuous improvement.
• Suggest materials to support the theme and related curriculum
• Lead activities in line with the mission of Concordia Language Villages
• Supervise the Village store and/or bank
• Assist with teacher/group leader communication
• Lead parts of the program as assigned by program leader/ dean

5. Program Coordination

• Assist in communicating with set-up and custodial staff before/during/after programs and rentals as instructed
• b. Assist in interface with kitchen coordinator for all food service needs/concerns as instructed
• c. Assist in work with retail management to assure efficient operation of the Village store for each program
• d. Assist in coordination with Health & Wellness to ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards
• e. Notify caretaker and facilities departments of any maintenance issues in a timely manner and through the appropriate channels

6. Outreach to the community

• 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 endeavors
• Contribute to other programs, such as Teacher Workshops, etc.
• Prepare and present cultural presentations for other organizations, as needed

General Expectations of All Staff:

• Be familiar with and abide by Concordia Language Villages’ Personnel Policies.
• Read & become familiar with responsibilities for specific area of assignment
• Read Staff Handbook & other materials information carefully & thoroughly before arriving
• Promote the health, safety, and well-being of all staff members and participants.
• Develop and maintain collegial relationships among all staff, including support staff, for a productive working atmosphere at the Village that promotes the mission of the Language Villages.
• Be advised the entire staff of each Village is under direction of & is responsible to the dean/program leader. While some positions are supervised by other staff, dean/program leader retains ultimate authority & responsibility for Village
• Speak the target language with participants and staff members as much as possible.
• Be prepared to use communal showers and bathrooms, assigned according to sex.
• Report to orientation prior to first session as designated
• Assist with setting up Village, preparing for next session, & maintaining Village throughout session
• Work outdoors for a significant part of each day
• Be able to appropriately interact with parent and teacher chaperones and participants of the program
• Model standards for behavior & be sensitive to health & welfare of villagers
• Remain one day after final session for cleanup, inventory & evaluation of program

Minimum Qualifications Completion of post-secondary education required (undergraduate degree or equivalent) Preferred Qualifications ● Previous Concordia Language Villages or camping experience
● Previous Concordia Language Villages leadership experience
● Previous curriculum development 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 Indicate the Language Villages at which you are interested in working under “Village Preference.” The application is designed for you to indicate a preference ranking, but for Village Weekends, deans will consider you for any language in which you have skills and interest. As part of our application process, you arrange for the submission of two reference forms, if you are a new applicant or if on your first day of employment there will have been a 12-month or more break since your last day of employment with Concordia Language Villages. Reference 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 cannot provide a reference. In some cultures, it is appropriate to ask a family member for a reference; in the United States, it is not. You provide your reference writers’ contact information (e-mail address) and the system contacts them automatically. You MUST provide an e-mail address for each reference writer. The application system will automatically e-mail your reference writers; as a result, your reference writers will be able to download the reference form to their computer and then upload the completed form directly onto our system, and 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 [e-mail]. 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/11256

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Will you be at least 18 years old at the start of the program at which you are applying to work?

• no
• yes

Please share your pronouns. Pronouns are the part of speech used to refer to someone in the third person. We want to know how to respectfully refer to you!”

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

List of References

Optional Documents

Other Document

Resume

Cover Letter

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