Job Description
Job title: TEFL Program Coordinator
Company: University of Arizona
Job description: TEFL Program Coordinator
Posting Number req17327
Department English as a Second Language
Department Website Link cesl.arizona.edu
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Arizona is the only English program accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) in Arizona. CESL has been offering high-quality English language and teacher training programs for over 50 years. CESL's Teacher Training Program is committed to offering superior education and training for both new and experienced teachers of English as a second or foreign language. We provide quality online and face-to-face courses year-round to professionals both here in Tucson, and around the world. Currently, CESL is searching for a full-time Coordinator for our TEFL Program (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) to join our amazing team.
Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities and inspire on campus and throughout the world a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry: https://humanities.arizona.edu/about/fearless-inquiries-project.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day oversight of CESL's Teacher Training program (TT).
- Creating and maintaining updated syllabus templates, program overviews, and student handbook for all TT program courses.
- Marketing and recruitment for new students in CESLâ??s TT programs.
- Assisting with the placement of graduates by promoting TT programs to potential employers.
- Assisting with student inquiries, applications, and registrations.
- Setting up and updating courses in CESLâ??s Learning Management System.
- Tracking of student progress and maintaining student academic records.
- Supervising grading of TEFL student portfolios.
- Assisting with processing certificates across TT programs.
- Working with the Special Programs Coordinator on proposals for customized TT programs.
- Updating and revising curriculum as needed, included in compliance with CEA reporting requirements.
- Supervising faculty teaching in Teacher Training programs.
- Other department and university-level service.
- Skill in the use of computers and software, including Microsoft Office and database software.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different groups and individuals.
- Knowledge of TEFL/TESOL practices and principles.
- Ability to problem solve and make independent decisions.
- Familiarity with local and global marketing strategies.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Language program administration or similar experience.
- Previous experience traveling and living abroad.
- Fluency in more than one language.
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Student Services
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $47,400 - $55,000 DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 6
Career Stream and Level PC2
Job Family Student Services Admin
Job Function Student Services
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 9/18/2023
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Sumayya Granger
Associate Director
[email protected]
Open Date 8/23/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant Please attach the following:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for 3 professional references in additional document slot. (No references will be contacted without candidate consent.)
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Expected salary: $47400 - 55000 per year
Location: Tucson, AZ
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