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November 7, 2024
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
FULL TIME
Assistant Director
Position Summary :
The Assistant Director of Vanderbilt University English Language Center (VU ELC) coordinates designated programming areas of the Center; analyzes and evaluates departmental policies and procedures; and recommends personnel responsibilities and assignments to the Center Director.
About the Work Unit :
The Vanderbilt University ELC supports the university’s internationalization, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through engaging language instruction and resource development for Vanderbilt University students, faculty, staff, and scholars, who use English as an additional language (EAL).
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
In conjunction with and supervised by the Center Director, the Assistant Director will
Supervisory Relationships :
Administrative Assistant and student workers
Education and Certifications:
Masters in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or related field is necessary
Experience and Skills :
Key Characteristics of a Successful Team Member in this Work Unit:
The successful VU ELC Assistant Director will
The Assistant Director of Vanderbilt University English Language Center (VU ELC) coordinates designated programming areas of the Center; analyzes and evaluates departmental policies and procedures; and recommends personnel responsibilities and assignments to the Center Director.
About the Work Unit :
The Vanderbilt University ELC supports the university’s internationalization, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through engaging language instruction and resource development for Vanderbilt University students, faculty, staff, and scholars, who use English as an additional language (EAL).
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
In conjunction with and supervised by the Center Director, the Assistant Director will
- Create an organizational culture (both within and across departments) that provides a safe, satisfying and enriching environment and provides a qualified and competent teaching, administrative, and student-worker staff to meet ELC participant/student needs.
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Develop goals and objectives for the Center’s programs based on interpretation of institutional goals.
- Plan to achieve goals or establish priorities.
- Help area(s) understand, share and support the Center’s vision.
- Initiate changes in or develop new procedures and/or methods.
- Analyze long-range impact of decisions and plans.
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Develop goals and objectives for the Center’s teaching, administrative, and student staff , based on the interpretation of institutional goals.
- Supervision to include responsibility for planning, coordinating, and controlling work and procedures; provide advice and consultation to staff regarding issues.
- Adjust work schedules or project priorities to meet emergencies or changing conditions.
- Participate on departmental and/or interdepartmental committees to address problems and facilitate information exchange about programs, problems, etc.
- Provide information to others to explain/clarify problems, issues or requests.
- Participate in periodic management meetings to keep the Director informed of section problems and concerns.
- Analyze and evaluate ongoing section programs to identify areas where adjustments and improvements are needed.
- Develop staffing plans to ensure developmental objectives are being met.
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Create and exceed service standards utilizing key service dimension and from knowledge of participant/student expectations and best practice.
- Participate in establishing service standards for the ELC.
- Ensure that the service standards are met or exceeded by utilizing ELC student satisfaction, best practices and market information to improve programs.
- Identify, establish and evaluate quality standards, programs, and procedures.
- Teach courses, facilitate workshops, and conduct 1:1 consultations in order to maintain direct involvement in the teaching and learning experience.
- Supervises and coordinates 1:1 consultations and supervises the Administrative Specialist
- Manages enrollment data
- Co-coordinates in-house tech support with the Associate Director
- Perform other duties as needed by the ELC .
Administrative Assistant and student workers
Education and Certifications:
Masters in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or related field is necessary
Experience and Skills :
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching a variety of English for Academics and Professionals courses at the university-level.
- Background in graduate student and future faculty professional development.
- Ability to develop educational resources – including digital resources.
- Knowledge of language-assessment procedures.
- Superior English-language proficiency.
- Knowledge of scholarly literature on teaching and learning in Applied Linguistics in higher education.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills, including ability to work cooperatively with campus colleagues as well as with culturally and linguistically diverse students, faculty, staff, and scholars.
- Familiarity with the academic mission of a research university.
The successful VU ELC Assistant Director will
- Be adept at understanding the role of the ELC in supporting the mission of Vanderbilt University.
- Demonstrate a strong academic background in Applied Linguistics/similar and experience teaching the English language for academic purposes in higher education.
- Exhibit flexibility, which is required to identify and support the continuously changing needs of participants/students in a competitive academic setting.
- Display strong interpersonal skills with culturally and linguistically diverse students, faculty, staff, and scholars.
- Be proficient in developing collaborative working relationships with VU ELC colleagues, especially those within their line management as well as with colleagues across campus.
Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty!
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:
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Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health and safety measures which the University may require.
- Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt .
- Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self , while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
- Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.
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Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health and safety measures which the University may require.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.
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