Student - Modern Languages Fellow

The Modern Languages Fellow will support departmental efforts to raise awareness about the benefits of studying languages.  Fellow will assist in event organizing, designing materials and activities, and articulating the importance of studying global languages and cultures. 

 Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with faculty and teaching assistants to support cultural programming
• Promote events on social media or through brief class visits
• Aid in event planning with a focus on community building
• Provide logistical support to the event organizer
• Promote the study of languages in 100-level courses and at recruiting events
  • Consider challenges such as AI and changing attitudes toward the humanities
  • Design informational materials for prospective students
  • Prepare activities and discussion questions for current students
  • Attending recruiting events and participate in class visits

Requirements:

• Current full-time student at Ursinus College
• Must have declared a minor or major in a MLD program
• Understanding of social media
• Able to create and design informational materials
• Comfortable with talking and interacting with perspective students

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice.  Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an EEO employer.  Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.