Education Leaders for Oregons English Learners (ELOEL) Project Coordinator

Education Leaders for Oregons English Learners (ELOEL) Project Coordinator

Job no: 530710
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Education, Planning/Project Management

Department: Center for Equity Promotion
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year 2022-2023
FTE: .5
Application Review Begins

November 30, 2022; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application, including an online application, cover letter, and resume which address how you meet the minimum and, if applicable, preferred qualifications.
Department Summary

The College of Education (COE) at the University of Oregon (UO) offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs to a diverse student body. The COE faculty is very diverse in terms of research interests and specializations, with award recognition for scholarship, teaching, and service.

The Education Leaders for Oregon's English Learners (ELOEL) Program is in the Department of Education Studies (EDST). EDST offers an undergraduate program, a master's/teacher licensure program, and a doctoral program. The EDST licensure and degree program prepares professionals to use the best research-based practices to teach children and adult learners. The ELOEL program is a new (in development) online ESOL endorsement pathway for in-service teachers. In addition, the ELOEL program will provide a summer leadership institute for school administrators, as well as follow-up professional development and coaching. The Project Coordinator will work closely with EDST faculty and staff, the Oregon Department of Education, Lane Education Services (ESD), and Oregon school districts and schools to recruit, lead, and support the success of ELOEL students. ELOEL students are supported via a 5-year federal grant from the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) in the US Department of Education. The grant is managed by the Center for Equity Promotion (CEQP). CEQP is part of the College of Education and is dedicated to working with communities to better understand and support the positive development of children and families, particularly those who are underserved by education, health, and social service systems.
Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide executive-level leadership in the day-to-day operations of the ELOEL Program. The Project Coordinator is part of a highly energetic, rigorously productive, and detail-oriented team whose goal is preparing K-12 educators who have the skills and experiences to effectively work with students for whom English is not their primary language.

Essential responsibilities will include direct responsibility for project management, student support, outreach, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

All responsibilities are broad and encompass tasks such as managing prospective and current students and alumni. Managing the recruitment and application process with all prospective applicants, managing the revision and updating of a program handbook and recruitment materials and program communications, managing stakeholder meetings, collaborating with Education Studies faculty and staff to support student success, and serving as an active leader in the program to accelerate the Department of Education Studies mission to prepare effective teachers for multicultural and multilingual educational settings. Directing and tracking grant funds in collaboration with a university grant management unit. The Project Manager will have the independence to represent the program and initiate program goals. In addition, this position will supervise and mentor project staff, students, and volunteers.

This position may require some travel, evening, and weekend work due to the emphasis on recruitment and outreach with Oregon school districts across the state.

The position is funded by a 5-year federal grant. The position reports to the ELOEL Program Directors.
Minimum Requirements

• Professional knowledge of, or experience working with, teacher preparation programs or K-12 schools.
  
• Professional knowledge of, or experience working with, EL students.
  
• Communications experience including website and social media development, maintenance, and writing and publishing press releases.
  
• A Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely- related field.
  Professional Competencies
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and students with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively.
  
• Ability to handle stress and pressure.
  
• Ability to make independent, timely, and informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks of the program.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively and problem-solve independently to benefit the program.
  
• Ability to work productively with, and support, all students to enact a vision of English Learning (EL) student success in complex education systems that require constant problem-solving and working with people who have different ideas about what education should be.
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  
• Master's Degree in Education or a related field.
  
• Teaching license with an ESOL endorsement or equivalent.
  
• Experience or knowledge of teacher education and higher education.
  
• Experience working as a K-12 teacher, with in-service teachers and EL or bilingual programs in school.
  
• Experience managing federal grants.
  
  FLSA Exempt: Yes
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  University of Oregon students and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-employee-process.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
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