6 August: fyi -- language education, DC
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Hours per week: Full time (35)
Salary: $53,800 - $72,100 (commensurate with experience)
Position Available: September 1, 2009
About EHLS
English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) is an English for
professional purposes program that prepares native speakers of
critical languages for positions with the federal government. The
8-month program involves 6 months of full-time, intensive instruction
followed by 2 months of part-time study. EHLS is funded by the
National Security Education Program (U.S. Department of Defense) and
managed by the Center for Applied Linguistics. All instruction
currently takes place at Georgetown University. The EHLS program
manager reports to the EHLS program director and works with research
assistants and other CAL staff.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Provide program management functions related to all aspects of
participant recruiting and admission to program. In collaboration with
program partners, coordinate national-level recruiting/advertising
campaign for applicants to the program; oversee application process
and manage applicant intake testing; participate in selection of
program participants; manage exit testing.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Develop coordinated strategic plan for outreach to communities of
critical language speakers throughout the United States; establish
and maintain relationships with community and professional
organizations as appropriate
*Develop, conduct and evaluate annual national-level recruiting
campaign, to include multi-city advertising plan, information
sessions in key cities, and other aspects TBD
*Oversee ongoing updates to program website
*Review and edit program application as needed (online and paper versions)
*Oversee applicant interview process and coordinate administration and scoring of applicant interviews
*Participate in application review and applicant provisional selection
*Schedule and oversee testing of provisionally selected applicants
*Participate in site visits to program site
*Schedule and oversee exit testing for program participants
*Manage budget for advertising, recruitment travel, external language testing
*Collaborate with and provide support to program partners as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Master's degree in TESL, Linguistics, Education, or related
discipline. Knowledge of principles of second language acquisition and
language testing strongly preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of five years of professional experience is required,
including experience working with adult English language learners,
preferably as an instructor, and at least one year of project
management experience with supervisory responsibilities. Background in
working with English language learners from the Middle East and North
Africa, South Central Asia, and East Asia or familiarity with these
communities in the United States strongly preferred.
Skills:
Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required;
proficiency with design/layout software and Web design software a
plus. Must have strong oral and written communication skills in
English.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to provide leadership and collaborate well on a team,
prioritize work, and give attention to detail while meeting
deadlines. Must have strong organizational and multitasking skills. A
high level of intercultural awareness and understanding, demonstrated
through relevant previous experience, is strongly preferred. Must be
available for travel for program marketing and recruiting purposes.
CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive
compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently
located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red
Line.
The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer
and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap,
or any other reason not related to employment.
In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be
required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in
the United States.
IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 09-08
Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: 09-08
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