Seeking a English-Mandarin speaking program assistants/interpreter

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Maryland China Initiative is currently seeking a
! q# T/ y/ u2 l7 QEnglish-Mandarin speaking program assistants/interpreter.
Job starts in May, 2013
6 G. W4 O* u7 c! U  A" Z0 tJob location: University of Maryland College Park

Job Title: Program Assistant/Interpreter

- y* ?, j9 e' m' @0 G2 cResponsibilities Include but not limited to:
! O  I' N. v3 H1 O% o# B-Conduct consecutive interpretation during lectures and meetings on or off campus;
. i- n) N$ [7 I7 E+ b$ ?& Z# U-General office administrative tasks as assigned by the program coordinator;
- B. {2 e* t; r-Program details and logistics follow up as directed by the program coordinator;
-Other tasks assigned by the supervisor;
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Training program topics are mostly on, but not limited to:
Public Administration, Social Science, Humanities, Business, Higher Education, Law, Environmental Policies, Technology Industry Development.
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0 P# _# N# p! y1 J& F" @2 lQualifications:
# Y# Y, \) W5 ?4 T-This position does not offer H1B sponsorship. Ideal candidates are U.S. permanent resident,  U.S. citizens, or candidates with OPT employment authorization of at least 6 months remaining.
! R1 i/ m- o( {+ B3 s3 R-Local hire only, no relocation reimbursement
-Outstanding ability of English-Chinese in/out of class consecutive interpretation;
* k+ V* {, k8 h' N-Outstanding Communication skills in both Chinese and English;
-Ideal Candidate must be comfortable with facilitating teaching in a professional setting, and be willing to work with both Chinese and American professionals;
* v1 ]) D- ^9 Q' m2 F-Preferred academic or professional background: Law, English, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Finance, Economics, Communication, Education;
* m# Q' h  ]% e( L" _  I" n1 N-driver’s license a plus.
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$ X8 w. T0 y+ X  z5 d) HWork Schedule:
40 hours per week; Most works fall on 9am-5pm schedule, some weekend and
+ Q# y' l& `1 j1 @evening hours might be needed.
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Please email your resume, available timeframe and current legal status to
leibao.umd@gmail.com if interested.