Position InformationClassification TitleTemporary HourlyEmployment CategoryTemporaryIs this an Hourly position?YesWork Hours/Week0-40Overtime Eligible?YesPosition LocationFort Collins, CO 80523Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?YesDescription of Work UnitPLACE (Programs for Learning Academic and Community English) at Colorado State University provides quality English language instruction and training in a safe and friendly academic environment. PLACE is a unit within the Office of International Programs at Colorado State University, and is comprised of two main activities:The Intensive English Program ( IEP ): The IEP offers rigorous, student-centered English language instruction that prepares international students for success in their university studies. It creates a welcoming environment for both learning and living in a new culture, where all feel safe and supported. The IEP serves international students who are preparing to study at Colorado State University. Instruction is delivered in a full-time, intensive format. Core instructional offerings include multiple levels of reading and writing, speaking and listening, and grammar. The IEP is accredited by CEA .Customized Group Programs: PLACE seeks to develop innovative language learning and cultural programs through grant-writing and entrepreneurial initiatives designed for local and international audiences. Workplace and community-based English programs are also managed by PLACE .Colorado State University is a premier public research university established as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado in 1870. CSU is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research and outreach for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. The campus culture is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover.Colorado State’s principles of community – inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University.CSU is recognized in national rankings and is the school of choice for Colorado students, with a longstanding legacy of attracting the best and brightest nationally and internationally. The University has eight colleges, and resident student enrollment is approximately 33,000. With 1,500+ international students and scholars representing approximately 100 countries, the campus continues to adopt an international worldview. When these students arrive, they’re not alone; more than 20 percent of tenure-track faculty are international.CSU is located in the city of Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of over 160,000. Situated 65 miles north of Denver at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, and biking, and has an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado.Search Contact Emailpam.pearson@colostate.eduPosition SummaryThe Cultural Advisor for the Saudi Arabian Special Program will be responsible for supporting cohort/s of Saudi students and dependents sponsored by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense. This support will include a range of activities, such as leading orientations and tours, connecting students and their families to resources both on and off campus, and conducting virtual and in-person advising. The person in this role may also hold workshops on cultural topics of interest to be dictated by student need. The Cultural Advisor will report to the Associate Director of PLACE . This is a temporary, non-student hourly position.Position Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Fluency in Arabic
Demonstrated experience working with students and/or professionals from Saudi Arabia
Demonstrated experience presenting and leading events such as orientations or workshops
Strong cultural knowledge of both U.S. and Saudi Arabian populations
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Experience working at a college or university
Experience living in Saudi Arabia
Familiarity with relevant technology, including student management systems
Posting DetailsWorking TitleCultural Advisor for Saudi Arabian Special ProgramPosting Number202400798TDepartmentInternational ProgramsSalary Range$25.00/hrEmployee BenefitsColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Close Date12/16/2024Special Instructions to ApplicantsTo apply for this position please email the Search Contact, Pam Pearson, at pam.pearson@colostate.edu with your resume attached.CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Background Check Policy StatementColorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.EEO StatementColorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .Diversity StatementReflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.Essential Job DutiesJob Duty CategoryAdvisingDuty/Responsibility
Hold regular office hours virtually and/or in person to answer student and dependent questions about cultural topics, such as adjustment to life in the U.S. and daily needs
Connect students to appropriate campus and community resources
Enter advising notes in Sunapsis
Manage Whatsapp account for Saudi Arabian cohort
Percentage Of Time70%Job Duty CategoryProgram DeliveryDuty/Responsibility
Plan and lead cultural workshops, tours, and orientations as dictated by student need
Collaborate with PLACE team on logistical needs for any workshops, tours, and orientations
Percentage Of Time25%Job Duty CategoryReportingDuty/Responsibility
Assist with drafting communication and official reports to Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense as needed (in Arabic or English)
Percentage Of Time5%ReferencesMinimum References Required1Maximum References Required3Documents Needed To ApplyRequired Documents
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