Harbin’s program is designed for intermediate and advanced Chinese language students and operates during the spring, summer and fall terms. A “research track” allows advanced students to conduct guided research for an undergraduate or graduate thesis with a language faculty member. Enrollment averages 15 to 25 students per term. The Harbin Resident Advisor (RA) is a part-time position. The RA will participate in the Harbin program as a student while performing his/her duties for CET. Duties include meeting with students frequently to help them adjust to life in Harbin, serving as a language and cultural resource for students, assisting on-site staff with minor tasks, translating and writing program-related emails and reports, handling all on-site emergencies (with the assistance of the Resident Director) and hosting all non-Chinese speaking US CET Academic Programs l 1920 N Street NW, Suite 200 l Washington, DC 20036 www.cetacademicprograms.com l 1.800.225.4262 l cet@academic-travel.com faculty visitors on site. While the RA does not help design or implement activities, he/she will attend all activities and trips and be prepared to handle any emergencies that might arise. Harbin program staff comprise: the RA; the RD, who manages all non-academic aspects of the program, such as housing, roommates, activities and budget; and the AD, who both supervises the RD and oversees the language program by managing the language faculty, adjusting curriculum and maintaining overall academic quality. The RA works closely with both teammates, particularly the RD, to ensure that all student needs are met promptly and effectively. Candidates must be native-English speakers with excellent Chinese skills. The successful candidate will attend a 3-day training session in DC before departure. Because the compensation package includes the opportunity to conduct guided thesis research in Chinese under the supervision of a Chinese language faculty member, this is an excellent position for a graduate student. Candidates will need to be able to balance their own studies with the RA duties Candidates must be willing to sign at least a one-year contract with CET. Longer contracts are preferred.

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