Assistant Director Global English Institute – Center for Global Engagement | Duquesne University - Military Veterans

POSITION SUMMARY:

This full-time administrative support position requires familiarity with ESL or modern language education, and experience with organizing student activities, social media platforms, and intercultural communication. The position carries a broad range of administrative responsibilities to provide student services in the Global English Institute (GEI).  Key duties include updating the website, maintaining social media presence, and organizing short-term program and student activities. The person in this position will work closely with the GEI faculty and staff to create a space for meaningful student engagement outside of the classes as well as support the development of a media presence to promote the GEI in the university and extended community.

The position reports to the Assistant Director of the Global English Institute in the Duquesne University Center for Global Engagement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration

Oversee the overall operation of the Global English Institute

Manage two full-time staff members as well as part-time instructors, tutors and volunteers

Manage the budget for the Global English Institute

Serve as the liaison to the Center for Global Engagement

Recruitment and Admissions

Assist International Student Services division with student recruitment activities, including international travel, when necessary

Evaluate applications for admission to the Global English Institute

Maintain and develop the GEI website and social media presence

Short-Term Program and Event Coordination

Oversees special short-term English language programs such as the United Arab Emirate Ministry of Defense English Program and the Omiya International School programs, as well as other potential programs

Works closely the DuqGlobal to recruit and develop new short-term programs

Negotiates budgets for clients

Designs curriculum and overall structure of short-term programs

Testing

Oversees the placement testing system for all GEI students

Works closely with academic departments and the Assistant Professor in GEI to ensure that graduate students are prepared for academic coursework and/or teaching assistantships as mandated by the Commonwealth of PA.

Instructors and Tutors

Oversee the hiring and onboarding of appropriate adjunct instructors with ESL instruction experience

Work with The Center for Global Engagement to manage the adjunct budget and ensure that we are maximizing our instructors relative to the number of students enrolled in the program

Hire student aides and tutors; provide training and orientation to tutors; establish schedules and ongoing communication among tutors, instructors and students

Assist the Assistant Professor in evaluating instructor performance and course quality

Supervises two other full-time positions as well as 15-20 adjunct instructors and tutors in our program

Travel is required for this position

 Completes other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in TESOL, English, Composition or Education from an accredited institution

Valid PA Driver’s License

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s Degree in TESOL, English, Composition or Education from an accredited institution.

3-5 years work related experience

Note: Extensive Administrative experience; TESOL or other teaching certification; extensive ESL classroom experience may substitute for above noted education.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Familiarity and understanding of the field of English Second Language, language instruction, and the administration of such programs

Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office

Basic proficiency with social media platforms and instructional technology

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work with students and faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, countries and cultures

Initiative to contribute to the smooth operation and promotion of the Global English Institute.

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.