Assistant Director, International Education

Job Title
Assistant Director, International Education

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
International Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Description:

The assistant director for the Office of International Education will have a primary responsibility of overseeing the University's language program, which provides academic English courses and other support to international students. The successful candidate will plan, develop, and assess the overall effectiveness of the language program and ensure that all regulatory guidelines are implemented according to federal and state rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

Administration

• Develops and implements short- and long-term plans for the efficient operation of the language program.
  
• Coordinates with TAMU-CC personnel, faulty, staff, students, and/or parents to resolve issues related to languages program students and other international students, as needed.
  
• Oversees academic support and monitoring of academic performance of current language students and matriculated language students as needed.
  
• Creates, analyzes, and reports on student surveys and makes recommendations for improvements.
  

Communication

• Serves as the primary contact for language students on academic and immigration issues in an on-call capacity, dealing with problems ranging from immigration complications to personal concerns, emergencies, conflicts, and complaints, etc. in collaboration with OIE director and other office staff, as appropriate.
  
• Carries out pre- and post-arrival communication with new language students including assistance with visa interview preparation, application issues, housing, scholarship applications, TSI and Versant testing, lifting of holds, registration, health insurance, banking, driver's license, etc.
  

Curriculum and Records

• Hires, coaches and evaluates instructors in the language program.
  
• Helps language program staff with managing curriculum and course development, review, and revision.
  
• Plans all languages student course schedules, works with university offices in lifting of holds, and collaborates with language student advisor(s) in registration of students.
  
• Manages languages student records, coordinates with program staff and instructors on preparing and maintaining the electronic class schedule, arranging the exams, and recording student grades for distribution.
  
• Oversees the reporting of grades, compiles the list of students completing the languages program, and provides completion information to the university as requested.
  

Support of OIE

• Oversees the administration of the OIE in the absence of the director.
  
• Participates in the coordination of OIE events and activities such as new student orientations, International Education Week, Parade of Nations, field trips, workshops, study abroad fairs, etc.
  
• Works as an OIE strong team member, assisting the OIE international student advisors in advising students, I-20 issuance, regulatory reports, data processing, employment application, reduced course load, reinstatement, SEVIS registration, travel, etc., as needed.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in ESOL, language education, International Studies, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
  
• Six (6) years of direct experience in teaching or administration within an intensive English program in a college or university setting.
  
• Advanced knowledge in principles of second language acquisition, ESL testing, and placement procedures.
  
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure with confidential materials while also effectively handling multiple jobs.
  
• Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Banner, etc.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain a strong team, and work in a collaborative environment with both internal and external university departments.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students and faculty, and an awareness of common issues and problems affecting them.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in ESOL, language education, International Studies, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
  
• TESOL or TEFL certification.
  
• Experience in curriculum and program development, marketing, and budget planning and management.
  
• Experience with development and implementation of student support programs and services.
  
• Fluency in a second language.
  
• Experience in managing and maintaining websites with updated information.
  
• Possessing ability to incorporate current technology into the curriculum and other supportive services to improve communication and supports for students.
  
• Competence in cross-cultural communication, information collection, and computer applications.
  
• Demonstration of success in promotion and outreach to diversity student populations.
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


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