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Tacoma Community College Global Discovery Program Mentor - International Programs in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma Community College (TCC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students.  We embrace our identity as a community college and strongly encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an educational community.  Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities.  We are recognized nationally as an, Achieving the Dream "leader college" and our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty.  We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:  

  • Reflects the diversity of our community.
  • Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.
  • Is attracted by the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities.
  • Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations.
  • Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others.
  • Engages effectively with the community both within and outside of TCC.

About the Program: The Global Discovery Program (GDP) is a long term partnership between International Programs at TCC and the University of Kitakyushu (UKK) in Japan.  Each year, UKK sends two cohorts of students to study at TCC for 2 quarters each.   Students will study and practice English while also having the opportunity to take classes on U.S. History and Multicultural Education and participate in a variety of fun and educational activities such as field trips and volunteer opportunities.  One cohort is here Fall and Winter quarters and the other cohort is here Spring and Summer.   About the position: Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of International and Short Term Housing, the program mentors  will assist the Global Discovery Program Specialist  with the planning and implementation of the GDP program.  The schedule will include some evening and weekend hours.

 

Essential Functions

 

  • Assist with airport pick up when group arrives and airport drop offs when the group departs. 
  • Assist with new student orientation and transitions. 
  • Mentor GDP students regarding cultural differences and adjustment.
  • Lead weekly conversation practice, "Culture Hour", with GDP students.
  • Plan and supervise on and off campus activities; which may include full day field trips.
  • Liaise between GDP students and lead staff in the international department as issues or concerns arise. 
  • Assist GDP coordinator and lead staff with special projects, including a farewell ceremony at the conclusion of each cohort. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

     

Qualifications

*Minimum Qualifications *

  • Must have completed at least 1 quarter at TCC and be currently enrolled for at least 10 credits. 
    • International Students must maintain at least 12 credits to remain in status
  • Minimum of 3.0 college level GPA upon hiring and must maintain 3.0 quarterly GPA as a mentor.
  • Assessment at ENGL 95 or above (for non-native speakers). 
  • This is a 2 quarter commitment, must be able to serve the program for Spring and Summer quarter

*Preferred Qualifications *

Experience living or studying in another country or a similar situation requiring significant cultural adjustments.

Familiarity with Tacoma and

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