About us: Mukogawa U.S. Campus is a Japanese University Campus situated on the historical Fort Wright property in beautiful Spokane Washington. MUSC is a branch campus of Mukogawa Women's University in Nishinomiya, Japan. Every year hundreds of Japanese students journey to our campus to improve their English language skills and experience American culture. Job Description Resident Assistant

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Summary:

•The Resident Assistant (RA), a college or university student, will work, and live with Japanese women on the campus. The RA provides; residence living assistance, leadership and friendship to the students. English language conversation and informal tutoring, as well as Spokane community and American culture orientation and guidance. The RA should possess an interest in cross-cultural communication, education and leadership. In this position, the RA learns first hand about Japanese culture and customs and should have the ability and willingness to exercise cross-cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative and are not all inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 1. The RA must have a keen interest in gaining knowledge and skills in cross-cultural understanding and communication is important. 2. The RA must be interested in learning about various aspects of Japanese culture, including customs and food. Knowledge of Japanese language is necessary. (In fact, use of Japanese language with the students is prohibited). 3. The RA must be interested in providing engaging conversation opportunities with the students, in English. 4. The RA's own schedule must be flexible to have a presence in her dorm for an hour in the evening, Monday-Thursday, RA on-call average (which will include some weekends), attendance at RA (and student) orientations, as well as training sessions, and participation in the overall residence community. 5. The RA will attend at least (5) five meals per week with their students, (breakfast, lunch or dinner). 6. The RA must be able to handle confidential information appropriately. 7. The RA must be a college or university student in good standing with at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA, but higher is preferred. 8. Junior or senior college class standing is preferred, but qualified sophomores and freshmen in college will be considered. Graduate students are encouraged to apply. 9. Previous experiences in leadership, peer counseling or related activities are preferred. 10. Women preferred position

Job Type:

Part-time Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $17.13 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 - 20.0 per week Application Question(s): Are you at least 18 years of age or older? Are you currently enrolled in school? If yes, please provide a copy of your transcript with your resume. Do you have at least two references?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person