Job Description
Job Description Job Title: Chinese Tutor/Assistant
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: Department Name: Asian Studies
Unit Number (5 digits): 11447
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Director of the Chinese program
Pay Rate (Check One) Standard Hourly Rate X Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): - To assist Asian Studies faculty in their teaching. Occasionally they may be asked
To assist Asian Studies faculty in their research and college-related service.
Transferable Skills: - Communication (both in English and Chinese; both spoken and written); attention to detail; organization; punctuality; responsibility; confidentiality.
Duties and Responsibilities: - To work with given faculty members in the Chinese program;
- To prepare and staff tutoring sessions for students enrolled in Chinese courses 111 to 360;
- To assist faculty members in reviewing homework and correcting quizzes;
- To assist faculty members in Chinese related activities and events;
- To assist faculty members in preparing course materials or carrying out projects as assigned.
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) Hiring preference will be given to Chinese or Asian Studies majors as well as those with native/near native fluency of Mandarin.
Minimum qualification:
- Completion of Chinese 232 with a grade of A- or better, or native language proficiency;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with minimal supervision;
- Strong interpersonal skills and strong Mandarin language skills;
- Punctuality in providing complete and timely feedback to students and arriving on time for meetings;
- Enthusiasm for promoting and teaching Chinese language and culture.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice. St. Olaf
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