The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies’ International Programs department houses the English Language Institute (ELI) and the International Student Services Office (ISS). The ISS Office supports students across International Programs, including those enrolled in the ELI, and oversees the Cultural Ambassador Program (CAP). The purpose CAP is to give International Programs (IP) students at the ELI an opportunity to practice their English with native or highly proficient English speakers in the classroom and interact with local community members. Community Ambassadors facilitate conversation with students in ELI conversation classes and other IP-sponsored activities.

A reasonable estimate of compensation for assisting one section of this course is $200-$240. The current hourly rate for this position is $17.75 per hour to start. Instructional assignments are made on a section-by-section basis at the discretion of the University with no guarantee to assist future sections of this course or any other courses.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; are currently being investigated for misconduct; left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct; or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

· UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

· UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties

· APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Some of the primary duties of the Community Ambassador will be to facilitate small group conversations in Conversation classes. The group conversation activities are designed by the course instructor and led by the Community Ambassador with guidance from the course instructor. Other duties of the Community Ambassador will include: *Participating in Conversation Clubs and Games Cafés outside of the classroom by engaging students while sharing experiences as a community member. * Leading campus tours around the Extended Studies campus as well as the main university campus at UC San Diego * Assisting with new student orientations by guiding students around the Extended Studies campus as a Campus Tour Leader, and by engaging them in icebreaker activities as a Conversation Assistant * Chaperoning activities to destinations around San Diego and Southern California.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have excellent understanding and proficient use of the English language
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with limited-English speakers
• Must have a desire to work with a diverse international population

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Cultural Ambassador Agreement outlines the deliverables for the assignment, the schedule, and compensation terms, and is subject to department policies and procedures. Should the course section a Community Ambassador plans to assist with be cancelled for any reason, rights to compensation for future section meetings is voided.

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please complete all relevant fields in the application, and (optionally) include a resume and cover letter to provide further information relating to your professional and teaching backgrounds. Even if you upload a resume, you MUST answer ALL of the questions in the application, when applicable. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

 

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workforce.