| Position Summary The Program Manager is responsible for developing and coordinating special curricular programs for the English Language Center at the University of Denver, including short-term and customized Learn English at DU programs, Au Pair courses, and online curricular offerings. The position will collaborate regularly with ELC faculty, staff and administrators as well as campus and community stakeholders. Essential Functions - Developing and coordinating short-term and customized Learn English at DU (LEADU) programs
- Developing and coordinating Au Pair courses
- Developing and coordinating online curricular offerings
- Hiring, training and supervising adjunct instructors for LEADU, Au Pair, and Online programs
- Building courses and managing applications and student data in the Elevate CRM
- Assisting with developing and maintaining strategic partnerships for special programs
- Teaching courses in special programs as needed
- Hiring, developing and supervising student worker positions as needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Ability and the initiative to work independently and creatively with minimal supervision in a team setting in a seasonally busy and time-sensitive environment.
- Strong interpersonal/intercultural communication skills, flexible work style, strong grammar, writing and editing skills.
- Ability to work with international students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated compassion and understanding of the challenges faced by international students.
- Ability to interact with a variety of constituents and stakeholders, both on and off campus.
- Strong computer literacy and social media skills.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks/demands and meet deadlines.
Required Qualifications - MA TESL/TESOL/TEFL -or- Masters/Doctorate in related field with documented course work for credit in the areas of linguistics, culture and society, educational foundations, second-language pedagogy, second-language assessment, and language teaching practicum
- At least 3 years teaching experience in an English language program
- Experience with assessment, curriculum, materials, and programming development
Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated experience using Banner, Elevate, Slate or equivalent systems
- Proficient in or previous formal study of a second language
- At least 1 year supervising others
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, with weekends and evenings as required. Application Deadline For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on December 2, 2019. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through www.du.edu/jobs to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please scroll to the bottom of the page to apply. Please include the following documents with your application: - Resume
- A Cover Letter
The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. |
