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Job: Resident Assistant – CET Academic Programs (Jordan)

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Position: Resident Assistant
Posted by: CET Academic Programs
Location: Amman, Jordan
Status: Part Time

Overview: CET Jordan consists of the Intensive Arabic Language and Middle East Studies & Internship programs which operate during the spring, summer, and fall terms. Enrollment is between 15 and 25 students per term. Jordan-Language is designed for intermediate and advanced Arabic language students and Jordan-Internship is open to complete beginners.

The Jordan Resident Assistant (RA) is a part-time position. The RA has the opportunity to study Arabic with a private tutor while performing his/her duties for CET. The Jordan team includes the RA who reports directly to the Resident Director (RD); the RD, who manages all non-academic aspects of the program, such as housing, roommates, activities and budget; and the Academic Director (AD), who oversees the language program by managing the language faculty, adjusting  curriculum and maintaining overall academic quality. The RA works closely with both teammates, particularly the RD, to ensure that all student needs are met promptly and effectively.

Because of the opportunity to attend Arabic language classes and conduct personal research given Jordan’s increasing importance in the region, this is an excellent position for a graduate student. The ideal candidate will be able to balance his/her own studies with the part-time RA duties, host visitors with poise, and competently handle all on-site emergencies. Candidates must be native-English speakers with excellent Arabic skills. The successful candidate will attend a two-day training session in DC before departure.

Candidates must be willing to sign at least a one-year contract with CET. Longer contracts are preferred.

CET Academic Programs is a study abroad organization based in Washington, DC that has been designing and administering innovative educational programs abroad since 1982. Originally “China Educational Tours,” CET began operations in Beijing, later expanding to other cities in China and then to other countries around the world. Today, CET offers semester and summer study abroad programs in Brazil, China, the Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Tunisia and Vietnam, as well as short-term, customized programs worldwide. CET is known for high academic standards, innovative approaches to teaching and careful student management. CET programs integrate students into their overseas communities and lead them to create lasting relationships with their local hosts. CET is the only US provider to house its students with local roommates in each of its locations. As an environmentally conscientious organization, CET adopts locally appropriate measures in its centers worldwide to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to sustainable practices wherever possible. Staffed by over 50 full-time employees in the United States and overseas, CET currently sends around 1100 US students abroad annually.

Responsibilities:

Support Staff

• Support the AD and RD in upholding all CET policies, including the full-time language pledge
• Participate in the RD-designed orientation sessions each term and assist RD with arrival and housing logistics
• Assist the RD and AD with minor tasks, such as interpreting, and translating and editing English documents, etc.
• Assist the RD with activities, trips and workshops

Teach/Counsel

• Serve as language and culture resource to students
• Assist students as they adjust to life in Jordan, particularly in the first week after arrival

Serve as Liaison

• Represent CET alongside the AD and RD to all US faculty visitors and interpret as necessary
• Assist the RD in managing on-site crises in an appropriate and effective manner
• Communicate with CET’s DC office in coordination with the AD and RD, particularly in the event of an on-site emergency

Requirements (in order of priority):

• BA in Middle East Studies, Arabic Studies or related field
• Native English
• Near fluency in Levantine Arabic; excellent Arabic reading/writing skills
• Study abroad experience in Jordan; CET program alumni are particularly encouraged to apply
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle emergencies with authority and calm
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills
• Willingness to wear different hats and sacrifice personal time
• Commitment to education and the field of Arabic language acquisition
• Sensitivity to both student needs and cultural differences
• Undergraduate teaching or advising experience (preferred)

Salary and Benefits: CET offers an excellent compensation package which includes:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• One-on-one Arabic tutoring and oral proficiency interview
• Health insurance
• One roundtrip US/Jordan airline ticket per year
• Subsidized housing in Amman

The successful completion of a background check is required for this position.

Application Process: Our company is committed to diversity, and we work hard to maintain a welcoming, non-discriminatory office culture. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply to our openings. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Qualified candidates should submit the following:

• Résumé
• Formal cover letter that outlines the position to which you are applying (Jordan Resident Assistant), your qualifications and experience, and where you first heard about the position
• List of three references

Applications missing any of these components will not be considered. Applications must be received by July 29, 2015. Send application materials via mail or e-mail (as Word or PDF attachments) to:

Allegra O’Donoghue
Middle East & North Africa Programs Manager

e-mail: aodonoghue@academic-travel.com