Cultural Program Coordinator, Russian

 

Job Title: Cultural Program Coordinator, Russian

Position Status: Cultural Programming Coordinator

Academic Rank: (CPC)

Department: CGIJR

Campus Location: Main Campus

Job Summary

Works for the Department of Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese and Russian Studies to assist in language teaching though instruction, tutoring and/or speaking Russian with students living in the language house. This position is coordinated through Residential Life. The Cultural Programs Coordinator (CPC) lives in the language house on campus and directs/coordinates cultural programming in coordination with the Department Chair and assists the Residential Advisor. Start date is August 15, 2026.

With the Faculty Advisor’s oversight, undertakes the following:
Teaching: Three language maintenance classes – 6 hours/week—ranging from beginning to advanced language levels.

Tutoring: 4-5 hours weekly

Cultural Programming: The CPC is in charge of the cultural programming for the Language House. S/he/they will live with students who want to speak Russian, s/he/they will arrange cultural activities (i.e. dinner, movie, language “tables”, campus wide cultural activities) open to the larger campus community and targeting current language students.

Duties, with the Residential Life Coordinator’s oversight, include:
• Attends Residential Life training sessions at the beginning of each semester and sessions during the semester as needed.
• Maintains appropriate documentation and records for the Cultural Coordinator position.
• Organizes, plans, and executes cultural programs for house residents and the campus community.
• Collaborates with the Director of Study Abroad and Residential Life Coordinator to create programs to prepare students for experiences abroad and reconnect students returning from abroad.
• Actively recruits and selects house members, working under the direction of the Residential Life Coordinator and Spanish Department faculty.
• Meets blockly with the Residential Life Coordinator and faculty advisor/mentor.
• Coordinates the storage and maintenance of items provided to the house by the Office of Residential Life.
• Being a visible presence in the house and serving as a role model to house residents, abiding by all College and Residential Life policies.
• Contacts student staff (Resident Advisor) when policy violations are encountered; keeps the Resident Advisor and/or Residential Life Coordinator informed about any concerns regarding the house or its members.
• Supports and contribute to the goal of achieving greater diversity and be committed to contributing to an anti-racist campus culture at Colorado College.
• Assists in promoting a culture of safety and environmental protection by working in a safe manner; immediately reporting unsafe situations and accidents; following College procedures; requesting and using appropriate protective equipment; and participating in appropriate safety training.

We are seeking candidates with training and experience in teaching Russian to non-Russian speakers, who are proficient in both Russian and English, possess good communicative skills, and are enthusiastic about Russian culture.

Colorado College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Read more about our commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in our “The Strategy for a More Just CC,” a living document that presents a framework to address ten priority areas where antiracism strategies impact all areas of the college, policies, practices, and pedagogies (please see https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/adei/strategic-plan.html)

 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Russian language

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Arts in Russian; Experience teaching non-native speakers of Russian at the undergraduate College/University level or the equivalent

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - This position may close without notice. For full consideration, apply by: 07-15-2026
• References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation for all candidates (letters will be requested upon application submission)
• Please contact Ane Steckenbiller, at csteckenbiller@coloradocollege.edu with any questions.
  
  You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

Required Documents

Letter of Interest (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae

Optional Documents