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Department: Language Center

Location: Old Chapel 3rd floor

Supervisor: Audrey Sartiaux

Work Available: As scheduled

Pay rate: $9.70/hr

Number of available positions: 1

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Language Mentors responsibilities:

• Provide language learning support in all 4 skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking to students during office hours (one-on-one meetings)

• Review materials, practice speaking, reinforce grammar rules, guide students to self correct written assignments etc.

• Record students attendance in provided Google form.

Front desk responsibilities:

• Sign users in using Google form

• Answer questions and provide assistance to students and faculty 

• Set up the Lab for incoming classes and lab sessions

• Photocopy/Scan documents

• Research the web for information

• Create simple documents

• Prepare simple tutorials on how to do things in the center

• Type or read information in a foreign language if applicable

• Hand out and keep track of material

*We provide training on all special tasks mentioned above*

Qualifications:

• This position requires native or advanced proficiency (and good grammar and written skills) in simplified and possibly traditional Chinese. 

• Knowledge of Google Docs and Google Calendar preferred

• Willingness to learn how to perform the aforementioned tasks

• Ability to maintain confidential information

Location: Schenectady, NY

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