Assistant Director, English Language Center
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, International Programs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The ELC Assistant Director assists in leading the University’s English Language Center (ELC).
Program Administration
• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day program operations with a focus on successful outcomes for ELC students
• Respond to student inquiries and process ELC applications in an expedient manner
• Perform DSO (Designated Signing Official) duties, which include creating immigration documents and answering student inquiries pertaining to immigration/visa issues
• Oversee communication plan for prospective and current students, campus and community partners, etc.
Student Support
• Perform administrative tasks to ensure program functionality and success
• Work collaboratively with on- and off-campus student support services (Housing/home-stay, Health Center, Auxiliary Services, service learning opportunities, etc.)
• Design and implement events and programs such as airport pick-ups, orientation, welcome dinners, trips, graduation, Conversation Partners, and Friendship Families, etc.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of all specialty programs (summer and short-term programs, etc.)
• Counsel and advise students
• Ensure academic and physical welfare of ELC students
• Design and implement innovative strategies for retention of students
Curriculum/Teaching
• Participate in the development and instruction of ELC programs, as needed
General
• Update ELC website in a timely manner
• Attend and present at conferences
• Many of these responsibilities entail evening and weekend commitments
• This position requires a high degree of initiative, creativity and self-direction
Master’s degree, preferably in TESL, linguistics, or a related field.
At least three years of experience in ESL teaching.
Must be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, as required by federal regulations
List the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the positionExperience in ESL teaching and programming.
Experience living, working, or studying abroad.
Excellent command of the English language, written and oral, and effective interpersonal communication skills, including sensitivity and diplomacy in dealing with people from numerous countries and cultures.
Detail-oriented and ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to work nights and weekends; occasional domestic and international travel required.
Knowledge of a foreign language.
Primary purpose of the division, department, and/or grantThe Office of International Programs (OIP) supports UNCW’s strategic goal: Create an educational environment that prepares our students to be global citizens. OIP offers study abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students, nurtures international professional development on the part of the faculty, promotes a global curriculum, manages international partnerships, hosts international students studying at UNCW, and supports on-campus extra-curricular international programming to expand global opportunities on campus and in the surrounding community. UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified individuals from all racial, ethnic or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
College/School InformationUniversity InformationThe University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. A public institution with nearly 16,500 students, the university is known for its superb faculty and staff and powerful academic experience. With an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and doctoral programs in marine biology, educational leadership, psychology and nursing practice. UNCW is consistently recognized at a national level for academic excellence and affordability by publications like U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and The Business Journals. UNCW also recently earned the 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, bestowed to higher education institutions dedicated to community involvement.
EEO StatementThe University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Applicant InstructionsMonths Per Year12 MonthsPosition TypePermanentAnticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited PositionsJob Posting Date06/21/2019Priority Consideration Date07/22/2019Priority Consideration InformationPriority consideration will be given to applications received by the Priority Date; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Address application documents toApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
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Organization
Our Mission
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its superb faculty and staff and consistently recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
UNCW, a public institution with nearly 16,000 students, offers an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and graduate levels as well as doctoral programs in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology. UNCW also offers a number of distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated R.N.-to-B.S.N. program and an Executive MBA program, taught exclusively online and specifically structured for working professionals. The university operates extension sites in several regional counties.
UNCW is recognized nationally as a military-friendly university and works closely with Coastal Carolina Community College, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River to offer programs designed for military personnel and their families. UNCW is committed to providing resources to military-affiliated students transitioning into the university. The Office of Military Affairs coordinates a comprehensive program of support services for military-affiliated students and advocates for student veterans, active-duty personnel and dependents.
The university takes a leadership role in the long-term growth of the region. UNCW actively supports economic development through advanced biotech research at its CREST Research Park and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which works to identify and nurture high-growth, low-impact companies in southeastern North Carolina.
Learn more about UNCW at www.uncw.edu.
Student Profile 
Total enrollment 15,740
*2016 fall semester reporting as of October 2016
Undergraduate 13,914
Graduate 1,826
UNCW is dedicated to offering a community rich in diversity and inclusion, global perspectives and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement. The university has formed numerous partnerships that provide students with internships, volunteer opportunities and research experiences.
As a long-time member of the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and recipient of the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, UNCW is deeply committed to civic engagement. The university offers service-learning courses and philanthropic opportunities to faculty, staff and students.
Faculty Profile 
UNCW employs 1,041 faculty (2016 fall semester reporting as of October 2016) in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the Cameron School of Business, the Center for Marine Science, the Graduate School, Randall Library and the Watson College of Education. A majority of faculty hold doctoral or other terminal degrees.
Learn more at www.uncw.edu/oira/data.html.
UNCW Earns Top Rankings
The Princeton Review
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a featured school on The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Southeastern Colleges 2017.”
U.S. News & World Report
UNCW has consistently had a prominent presence on the U.S. News list. The university is ranked 6th among public universities and 16th overall in the publication’s list of “Best Regional Universities in the South for 2017.”
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
UNCW has been named a “Best College Value for 2017” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, ranking in the top 100 public universities.
Fiske Guide to Colleges
UNCW was selected for inclusion in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2017, which highlights the nation’s “best and most interesting” colleges and universities.
Military Times
UNCW ranks 58th on a national list of “Best for Vets: Colleges 2017” by Military Times, an independent publication for members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Among North Carolina colleges and universities, UNCW placed 3rd amid veteran-friendly colleges and universities.
More information is available at www.uncw.edu/rankings.
Diversity and Inclusion
In the pursuit of excellence, the University of North Carolina Wilmington actively fosters, encourages and promotes inclusiveness, mutual respect, acceptance and open-mindedness among students, faculty, staff and the broader community. Diversity is an educational benefit that enhances the academic experience and fosters a free exchange of ideas from multiple perspectives.
UNCW has been recognized for impressive gains in graduation rates nationally among four-year public universities from The Education Trust, having significantly improved six-year graduation rates among underrepresented minorities and reduced the gap between white and minority students over the past decade. That progress occurred even as average graduation rates improved for all students.
More information on our university-wide diversity efforts and support can be found at www.uncw.edu/diversity.
Employment
UNCW is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sex (such as marital status or pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status or relationship to other university constituents, except where sex, age or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for state-funded employee benefit programs.
For more information, visit www.uncw.edu/hr.
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