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.The Language Consultant in Arabic works half their hours as a Language Mentor in Arabic providing language support to students during office hours and the remainder at the front desk as a receptionist.Department: Language Center
Location: Old Chapel 3rd Floor
Supervisor: Audrey Sartiaux
Work available: Days
Pay rate: $9.70/hr
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
Hand out and keep track of material
Set up the Lab for incoming classes and lab sessions
Photocopy/Scan documents
Research the web for information
Create simple documents
Answer questions and provide assistance to students and faculty
Prepare simple tutorials on how to do things in the center
Type or read information in a foreign language if applicable
*We provide training on all special tasks mentioned above*
Qualifications:
This position requires native or advanced proficiency (and good grammar skills) in Arabic. 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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