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Director, Intensive English Program - BSC-CPE
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Position Number: 5460802
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Director, Intensive English Program - BSC-CPE

Job ID: 274836
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning?

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of ESL classes to a diverse student body. This position plays a crucial role in managing and guiding instructors, designing curriculum, assessing learning outcomes, and providing support to students from various cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds. Collaborates closely with Leadership to ensure the program's success and alignment with university goals.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
1. Manages a team of Intensive English Program Instructors, ensuring effective teaching of all levels and skills of ESL classes
2. Reviews and designs program curriculum and instructional materials to meet the evolving needs of the program and students
3. Develops and assigns class schedules, taking into consideration student needs and instructor availability
4. Evaluates learning outcomes and advises IEP students on academic progress and options for retention or progression to KSU matriculation
5. Provides academic counseling and support services to address students' language learning needs
6. Collaborates with the Leadership to implement program goals and objectives, including budgetary considerations
7. Assists in program administration tasks, including student registration, program marketing, and reporting
8. Acts as a liaison between instructors, students, and university administration to resolve any issues that may arise
9. Assists in program marketing and recruiting with both local populations and international students
10. Coordinates with campus offices, including Global Education, Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, Auxiliary Services, and UITS, to maintain IEP student services and increase student matriculation to KSU

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field.

Required Experience
Five (5) years of experience in ESL/EFL teaching and program management.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of international education and cultural sensitivity.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in English language instruction, preferably in an intensive English program.
Experience working with diverse student populations.
Experience living, studying or working in a country outside the US or experience living, studying or working in the US as a foreign national.
Previous experience in higher education administration.
Experience with program accreditation and compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Fluency in a designated language may be required to assist students in the assigned program, providing additional support to those facing language barriers
Knowledge of F-1 student process and SEVIS regulations governing clock-hour programs
Knowledge of best practices in IEP curriculum and student services

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education
DMV
Credit

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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