Foreign Studies Advisor jobs in Alexandria, LA

Foreign Studies Advisor assists and advises students looking to travel abroad for studies, employment, and volunteering. Plans and leads information sessions regarding overseas opportunities, registration, credit transfer, and financial aid. Being a Foreign Studies Advisor requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Foreign Studies Advisor gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Foreign Studies Advisor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Part Time Arabic Foreign Language Instructor (FORSCOM)
  • Yorktown Systems Group
  • Fort Polk, LA PART_TIME
  • EEO STATEMENT

    Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

    Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. is a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success.

    Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance.

    Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer's goals is an effective long-term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals.

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

    Job Title
    Part Time Arabic Foreign Language Instructor (FORSCOM)
    Location
    Fort Polk, LA - Fort Johnson, LA 71459 US (Primary)
    Category
    Education
    Job Description

    Summary:

    The primary function of this position is to conduct foreign language instruction for military personnel using the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency level descriptions, as well as current theories and teaching methodologies in the fields of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and Adult & Continuing Education.

    Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

    • Provide language/culture instruction to students, ranging from basic survival language/cultural awareness orientations of varying lengths (from a few hours to months of instruction); beginning/conversion level language instruction; refresher, enhancement and sustainment language instruction; intensive or 'micro-immersion' type courses; and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) /mission specific instruction for professional military linguists.
    • Provide instruction focused on aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, and cultural contextualization skills in the target language/environment, though the degree of focus on each will vary considerable from class to class.
    • Prepare an instructional program in accordance with training or other course requirements, assemble materials to be presented, and teach assigned topics in accordance with approved curriculum. Deliver instruction according to provided programs of instruction may include translating materials into the target language for instruction.
    • Update lesson plans (e.g., to include current events or examples relevant to the student) according to Government specifications (ILR level, modality, etc.), based on the requesting unit/student's needs.
    • Submit written recommendations for curriculum updates to ensure consistency with changes and innovations in latest applicable publications or documents; this potential responsibility does not include developing or updating curriculum, as such activities are beyond the scope of a Foreign Language Instructor's responsibilities.
    • Adapt teaching strategies to account for student differences to the greatest extent possible in their lesson plans, activities, and instruction.
    • Introduce students to learning strategies (during initial course orientation) that may assist them during the course, specifically those that are aligned with their preferred learning methods.
    • Perform all language instruction with the goal of attaining measurable improvement in linguistic proficiency.
    • Employ both individual and small group work irrespective of student proficiency levels.
    • Execute other Foreign Language Instructor duties, as assigned.

     

    Required Qualifications:

    • At least 2 years of recent foreign language teaching experience.
    • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
    • Maintain a minimum ILR 4 in each modality to be taught in the target language, as well as a minimum ILR L3/R3/S3/W3 in English.
    • Maintain expertise in using methods and materials that facilitate proficiency based (refers to ILR scale level of proficiency in a foreign language), as well as the ability to adapt authentic materials or repurpose traditional language materials using the Interagency Language Roundtable Language Skill Level Descriptions to tailor instruction to meet student needs.
    • Must be familiar with current strategies and theories that address myriad adult learner individual differences (age, sex/gender, education level, experience level, motivation, rank, socioeconomic status, personal history, etc.).
    • Possess experience in word processing using foreign fonts, and familiarity with working in a Windows (MS Office) environment. Instructors shall have experience in using templates to create computer assisted instruction lessons in support of their lesson plans or as stand-alone lessons for homework.
    • Possess expertise in integrating audio, video, and computer assisted multi-media into the foreign language classroom.
    • Possess experience in the operation and use of a modern classroom and web-based technologies (such as interactive whiteboards and touchscreens, multi-media players, and WebTools) as teaching resources.
    • Work in an office environment and conduct professional tasks such as operate computers, projection technology, smartboards, phones, and other instructional/learning devices and materials.
    • Job may entail both standing and sitting for long periods of time with regular breaks.
    • Ability to use a computer monitor for extended periods of time.

     

     

    Clearance: May be required to pass and maintain a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) investigation

     

    Location: Carville, LA

     

    Travel: May be required

    Job Requirements
    Job Type
    Temporary
    Exemption Type
    Non-Exempt
    Travel
    Some travel may be required
  • 20 Days Ago

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Part Time Russian Foreign Language Instructor (FORSCOM)
  • Yorktown Systems Group
  • Fort Polk, LA PART_TIME
  • EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion,...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Part Time Foreign Language Instructor (German)
  • Yorktown Systems Group
  • Pineville, LA PART_TIME
  • EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion,...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Part Time Foreign Language Instructor (Arabic)
  • Yorktown Systems Group
  • Pineville, LA PART_TIME
  • EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion,...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Part Time Foreign Language Instructor (Spanish)
  • Yorktown Systems Group
  • Pineville, LA PART_TIME
  • EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion,...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Part Time Foreign Language Instructor (Russian)
  • Yorktown Systems Group
  • Pineville, LA PART_TIME
  • EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion,...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Regional Radiation Safety Officer - ST Frances Cabrini Hospital
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Summary: The Regional Radiation Safety Officer establishes and maintains current management processes to ens...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Technician
  • CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Health is everything. At CVS Health, we are committed to increasing patient access to care, lowering costs and improving...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Occupational Therapist
  • Oak Haven Healthcare Center
  • Center Point, LA
  • $45.00-$50.00/hr Compensation & Benefits: Salary: $50.00/hr PRN or Part Time An impactful role in a team committed to im...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Hematology/Oncology
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Summary: CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Cancer Center is seeking a full-time BC/BE Hematology/Oncology physici...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chief Operating Officer
  • Andrea Miles Talent Acquisition & Consultant Firm
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Job Description Job Description Exciting Opportunity in the Healthcare Industry! Join our dynamic team as the Chief Oper...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse, Home Health Full Time
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you will: Provide ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Unit Secretary-Acute Phys Rehab-Full Time
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Summary: The Nursing Unit Secretary is responsible for performing clerical duties as indicated by the respon...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Prudential Financial
  • Alexandria, LA
  • We are looking for Experienced Advisors to join our Team at Southern Financial Group! You've built a successful practice...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alexandria is the ninth-largest city in the state of Louisiana and is the parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies on the south bank of the Red River in almost the exact geographic center of the state. It is the principal city of the Alexandria metropolitan area (population 153,922) which encompasses all of Rapides and Grant parishes. Its neighboring city is Pineville. In 2010, the population was 47,723, an increase of 3 percent from the 2000 census....
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Income Estimation for Foreign Studies Advisor jobs
$41,640 to $54,056
Alexandria, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago