General Description

The Associate Program Director - ESL will be responsible for the success and ongoing implementation of the program. The Associate Program Director - ESL will work closely with the Director of York College Learning Center (YCLC), who has overall administrative and financial responsibility for the program. The Associate Program Director - ESL must be able to juggle multiple tasks, supervise a team of nine (9), be organized, flexible and resourceful, and be able to work as part of a team.

Other Duties

• Develop and support relationships with all Center staff to ensure smooth running of daily classroom operations for ESL & IELCE
• Work with instructors to develop and implement effective contextualized, content-based curricula
• Provide support to instructors and counselors to offer the highest quality service to students
• Oversee and coordinate student intake, registration, testing, placement and promotions, class scheduling, and related program activities
• Ensure that all record-keeping and data collection requirements are met
• Assist the YCLC Director in ensuring program is in compliance with funding regulations
• Assist the YCLC Director in program development and planning, hiring staff, and other aspects of program management, as needed
• Disseminate relevant, applicable information regarding the ESL Program to teachers and administrative assistant
• Attend professional meetings and conferences as needed
• Stay current with trends in adult education and the ebb and flow of funding streams
• Oversee and resolve any concerns, conflicts, or problems with ESOL student population
• Teach ESOL classes two days a week
• Monitor compliance of all tasks and responsibilities assigned to ESOL Instructors
• Arrange work schedule to accommodate being present during evening session classes
• Review data reports with administrative assistant and ensure that data is corrected when necessary
• Meet weekly with YCLC's Director to discuss ESL program
• Recruit participants for classes
• Attend community events
• Conduct monthly meetings with ESOL team
• Conduct quarterly meeting with external partners
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree (Master's degree, preferred)
• Bilingual (Spanish or French)
• Demonstrated skills in human relations, leadership and mentoring
• At least 2 years supervisory experience and/or teaching
• Best Plus 2.0 Certified

RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

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