Spanish Language Short-term Academic Year Counselor

Concordia College

place Bemidji, 56601

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Counseling, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Supervision

local_atm $100 - $100 hourly

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Spanish

Concordia College is fully committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment decisions in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, geneticinformation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South,Moorhead, MN 56562, Lorentzsen Hall, Room 150, 218-299-3339. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in the recruitment process for qualified individuals with disabilities.If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339, or visit the Human Resources Home Page ( .Position DetailsPosition Title:Spanish Language Short-term Academic Year CounselorPosition Type:SeasonalLocation:BemidjiEmployment Type:Seasonal Recreation ExemptGeneral Employment Period:September through May, for short amounts of time: weekends or three- or four-day time periodsGeneral Work Schedule (days of week):Generally Thursday evening or Friday evening through Sunday mid-day, but sometimes during the weekGeneral Shift Hours:In residenceMinimum Salary:Initial base pay for staff (Teachers and Cultural Assistants) is $100-$400 (stipend) per program. Concordia College students and some out-of-state staff will be paid hourly, comparable to the stipend wage or in accordance with Concordia College policies.Job Summary:COUNSELOR:Work under direction of dean and designated leadership staff members as part of counseling teamAssume counseling duties for individual house/cabin and other appropriate groups; assume leadership as appropriateParticipate in large-group and small-group formats; assume leadership as appropriateLead and assist with activities as assigned; participate in all Village programsCreate a safe environment in which participants feel accepted by staff and peersBe attentive to supervising villagers at all times; assume leadership as appropriateMotivate villagers to participate actively in the target language and culture (in the community setting)Manage villager groups to promote safety, minimize injury/illness and meet developmental needsCompensation:Room and boardGeneral Expectations and Responsibilities of All Positions:Be familiar with and abide by specific policies set forth in the policy statement.Be advised that the entire staff of each Village is under direction of and is responsible to the dean.Assist with setting up village and/or preparing for the program.Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible.Model standards for behavior and be sensitive to the health and welfare of the villagers.Live in community living arrangements, assigned according to sex; nearly all positions include living and sleeping in a cabin or other housing unit with villagers (participants) of the same sex; positions that do not include living with villagers do include living with other staff members of the same sex.Be prepared to use communal showers and bathrooms, assigned according to sex.Qualifications:Minimum QualificationsSpanish language proficiencyExperience with young peopleSkills in related cultural/recreational areasPreferred QualificationsAge 18High school diploma (enrolled in college)Essential Functions of all PositionsEmotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities, ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries.Ability to assist villagers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury); possess strength, physical ability, and endurance to maintain constant supervision of villagers; observe villager behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques; possess visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the cabin group.Position Opening Date:12/4/2025Position Closing Date:6/1/2026Open Until Filled:YesScreening Begins:EEO/AA Statement:Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.Employment Contingencies:Background CheckSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsNoneOptional DocumentsResume/Curriculum VitaeCover LetterList of ReferencesLicensureCertificationTrainingOther