Korean Bilingual Assistant — Summer Immersion Program

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Meal plan included

Job summary

Middlebury College is seeking a Bilingual Assistant in Korean for the 2027 Summer Language School on the beautiful campus in Middlebury, Vermont. The 8-week program runs June 13–August 15, 2027 and offers a cultural immersion with rigorous daily instruction.

The role supports language, co-curricular, and residential activities, assists with school operations, and collaborates with faculty to aid student language acquisition. Lodging and a meal plan are provided.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Korean and English, oral and written.
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work with people of all ages and levels (students, professionals, and colleagues).
• Must be willing to take initiative and assume responsibility, but also work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary in-language point of contact for students and faculty. Knowledgeable about the program as well as campus resources and policies.
• Represents the School administration in the dorms and social spaces, guiding and supporting students.
• Assists Director in facilitating the School’s cultural program and coordinates inter-school activities.
• Provides general IT support for faculty, guests, and students, and supports instructional technology.
• Communicates with students and faculty across platforms and develops media content and publications.
• Translates School and other official Mid dlebury documents and designs web content.
• Administers School office and serves as in-language point of contact for drop-in assistance.

Skills

Korean-English bilingual

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Initiative and teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Job description

Middlebury College is seeking a Bilingual Assistant in Korean for the 2027 Summer Language School on the beautiful campus in Middlebury, Vermont. The 8-week program runs June 13–August 15, 2027 and offers a cultural immersion with rigorous daily instruction.

The role supports language, co-curricular, and residential activities, assists with school operations, and collaborates with faculty to aid student language acquisition. Lodging and a meal plan are provided.