The International Student Services office of UC San Diego Extended Studies provides services to international students and professionals enrolled in English language programs and professional certificate programs. The purpose of the International Programs Cultural Ambassador Program is to give UC San Diego Extension International Program (IP) students at the English Language Institute (ELI) an opportunity to practice their English with native or highly proficient English speakers in the classroom and interact with community members. Community Ambassadors facilitate conversation with IP students at the ELI in conversation classes and other activities. 

A reasonable estimate of compensation for assisting one section of this course is $200-$240. The amount determined within the compensation range is dependent upon course modality, units of instruction, and number of enrollments. Instructional agreements are made on a section-by-section basis at the discretion of the University with no guarantee to teach future sections of this course or any other courses.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Some of 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 Extended Studies campus as a Registration Assistant, 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
* 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

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.