Job Title:

Russian Studies Conversation Partner (Собеседник) (WS-ST2)

Classification:

Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer:

St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:

Department Name:

Russian Language and Area Studies Unit Number (5 digits): 11849

Length of Position:

See Employment Authorization Contact Person/Supervisor:

Russian Department Faculty Wage Range:

$12.00-13.00/hour Description of the

Position:

(Purpose of the Position): The job involves scheduling 30-minute meetings with students at different levels of Russian for intense conversation practice.

Transferable Skills:

This job is a great opportunity to get some teaching experience. The conversation partner will learn to manage different levels of Russian competence. They will get invaluable peer tutoring experience and experience in teaching Russian as a second language.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Schedule and meet weekly for conversation practice in Russian.

Qualifications:

(Education/Experience/Skills) Currently enrolled student at St. Olaf College Highly fluent Russian language knowledge Ability to work with minimal supervision Dependable and punctual Great organizational skills This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.