Chinese Speaker Needed for Summer Study Program Mentor Position

From July 5 – July 28, 2013, Extended Studies hosts students from China Medical University of Taiwan to participate in the AGNR Summer Study Program.  This 3-week program offers these students the opportunity to earn 3-4 university credits by taking NFSC498C.  Students gain hands-on experience while experiencing Maryland life and exploring the nation’s capitol.   Students admitted to the program take advantage of the University’s resources, including libraries, computer labs, eateries and recreational facilities.  The students live on campus.

Extended Studies created a paid Mentor position for this program.  Expectations for the Mentor position are outlined below:

Office of Extended Studies Mentor Position Expectations:

·         Mentor will arrive to campus and move into the residence halls to begin staff training and prepare for the students to arrive:  Single room in a suite-style residence hall.

·         Accompany the chartered Shuttle UM bus from Leonardtown Community Center to the airport to meet the group and chaperone them back to campus. Assist them with their check-in at the front desk, and getting settled in that evening .  Hold a group meeting to cover basics on safety and provide contact information. Facilitate dinner for the group.

·         Take the group on a tour of the campus and escort group to explore downtown College Park.

·         Organize and escort the group on a metro trip to the D.C. area of the group’s choice. Bring the group back to campus and escort them to dinner.

·         Escort group to closing ceremony luncheon.  Mentor is invited to eat and celebrate with program.

·         Organize group for early morning check-out and bus trip to airport. Accompany group to make sure they depart the chartered Shuttle UM bus at correct airport. Return immediately with bus to campus. Mentor checks out that afternoon.

·         Perform other Program duties as needed 

For the expectations and responsibilities above, the Mentor will receive: 

·         A total stipend in the amount of  $1,200

·         Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

·         A single room, July 4th  – July 28th  ; Check-in after 4:30 pm, check-out by 4pm

·         Access to the Campus Recreation Center

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if additional details are needed and I appreciate your time in reading this! 

Best,

Brittney

Brittney Nathaniel

Program Coordinator
Office of Extended Studies
0132 Main Administration Building
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301.405.7762
Web site: http://oes.umd.edu