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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Intercultural Education Coordinator (IEC) is responsible for planning and delivering intercultural education programming with the aim of promoting intercultural competence development and greater cross-cultural understanding on campus. The IEC has oversight of activities in three areas: a) Intercultural education and assessment of intercultural competence; b) Intercultural programming and celebration, and c) Leadership development of intercultural student leaders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to: Director of Engagement and Formation
Works closely with: Faculty, Student Life Staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Relevant Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Intercultural Studies or Relations is preferred.
Experience: Knowledge of contemporary intercultural issues such as intercultural understanding, equity, and human rights.
Experience in Student Development and/or Higher Education and working with student populations.
Passion: Promoting intercultural education that integrates Christian faith, global awareness, and meaningful engagement across cultures.
Skills:
The University: LCC International University is a fully-accredited liberal arts university located in the port city of Klaipeda, Lithuania. Instruction is in English, and the campus is residential. Our nearly 600 students from divergent faith backgrounds come from over 60 countries for an education modeled on the North American liberal arts college with a Christian worldview.
The Graduate Assistantship Program is an opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue an M. A. in TESOL or International Management. LCC has created 2 assistantships for students serving as Graduate Resident Directors starting Fall 2023. These assistantships include on-campus housing, one roundtrip flight and a 100% tuition discount. Students will serve in Residence Life and Housing.
Intercultural Education Coordinator
Klaipeda, LTPOSITION SUMMARY:
The Intercultural Education Coordinator (IEC) is responsible for planning and delivering intercultural education programming with the aim of promoting intercultural competence development and greater cross-cultural understanding on campus. The IEC has oversight of activities in three areas: a) Intercultural education and assessment of intercultural competence; b) Intercultural programming and celebration, and c) Leadership development of intercultural student leaders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Intercultural Education training – train and provide support to University staff, faculty, students, and the broader community on topics of multiculturalism.
Satisfactory performance is achieved when:
- Materials and curriculums for intercultural training needs are regularly updated, maintained, and made available as a resource.
- Intercultural training, workshops, and facilitated educational sessions are provided regularly to the LCC community.
- Community Multicultural Awareness Program curriculum is continuously updated and training is delivered to the broader community (prospective students, youth, etc.).
- Local and international stakeholders are engaged in university life through programming and social affairs.
- Individual statistical data, records, and documents are accurately maintained.
- Leadership development of Intercultural leaders - recruit, train, and mentor student leaders to meet the LDP goals.
Satisfactory performance is achieved when:
- Student leaders demonstrate enhanced leadership skills through positive community impact.
- Engaging intercultural education programming (culture nights, skills workshops, trips, etc.) is implemented and allows students to enhance their intercultural competence.
- Assessment of intercultural competence – measure students’ intercultural competence to evaluate the success of programming and initiatives (in partnership with Institutional Research Director).
Satisfactory performance is achieved when:
- Students demonstrate improved intercultural competence (knowledge, skills, attitudes).
- Recommendations are provided based on assessment results.
- Individual statistical data, records, and documents are accurately maintained.
Reports to: Director of Engagement and Formation
Works closely with: Faculty, Student Life Staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Relevant Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Intercultural Studies or Relations is preferred.
Experience: Knowledge of contemporary intercultural issues such as intercultural understanding, equity, and human rights.
Experience in Student Development and/or Higher Education and working with student populations.
Passion: Promoting intercultural education that integrates Christian faith, global awareness, and meaningful engagement across cultures.
Skills:
- People-oriented, creative, sincere.
- Deep Christian faith and commitment to LCC’s mission.
- Strong cross-cultural communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, time-management skills.
- Strong self motivation and initiative.
- Event coordination.
- Ability to initiate relationships and develop rapport with undergraduate students and staff/faculty.
- Proficiency in Office 365 environment.
The University: LCC International University is a fully-accredited liberal arts university located in the port city of Klaipeda, Lithuania. Instruction is in English, and the campus is residential. Our nearly 600 students from divergent faith backgrounds come from over 60 countries for an education modeled on the North American liberal arts college with a Christian worldview.
We offer:
- Graduate Assistantship - see below for details
- Diverse international environment
- Friendly and supportive team
- Professional development opportunities through Erasmus +
- On-campus housing (including all utilities)
- Roundtrip airfare (for expatriates only)
- State healthcare and accident insurance
- 20 paid vacation days / year (fundraising expatriates receive an additional 20 days)
- Lithuanian language courses
- Continued academic learning: 1 course/semester free of charge
- Discounts for MA programs
The Graduate Assistantship Program is an opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue an M. A. in TESOL or International Management. LCC has created 2 assistantships for students serving as Graduate Resident Directors starting Fall 2023. These assistantships include on-campus housing, one roundtrip flight and a 100% tuition discount. Students will serve in Residence Life and Housing.
Expectations include:
- 30 hours a week in Residence Life and Housing
- 40 work days of vacation per year
- 3-year contract