IEP Program Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Number F0961P Working Title IEP Program Coordinator Department VPI-Academic Enhancement About the University of Georgia
The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary $50,000 - $60,000 Anticipated Start Date 11/01/2021 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09/02/2021 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
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Position Details

Classification Title Academic Professional AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
PhD or master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, Applied Linguistics Business, International Affairs, or related field. Position Summary
The University of Georgia ( UGA ) seeks an innovative, collaborative, and creative Academic Professional to serve as Coordinator of the Intensive English Program ( IEP ) within the Division of Academic Enhancement ( DAE ), a unit in the Office of the Vice-President for Instruction (OI). Appointment of the selected candidate will be at the rank of Academic Professional Associate, Academic Professional, or Senior Academic Professional. The DAE supports students as they transition into higher education and sustains their progress through the University’s unique academic environment through innovative courses, programs, services, and student-centered initiatives. One such program is the IEP which offers an intense, supportive, and student-centered English language program to help students develop the English language proficiency and the cultural competence they need to enter and succeed in American universities, including UGA

The Coordinator will report to the director of the DAE concerning the mission, management, and growth of the IEP and will work closely with the DAE’s business manager in tracking expenditures and budgeting for the program. The Coordinator will both teach within the program and contribute to division- and campus-wide conversations about innovation and the future evolution of the IEP .

Additional duties include responsibilities such as responding to e-mails, preparing visa-related documents, answering students’ questions (by email and face-to-face) preparing invoices using QuickBooks, managing inventory, inputting new students into the IEP’s registration system, scheduling courses, processing payment requests for invoices, and purchasing via the University’s UGAMart system.

This position may involve flexibility of the work schedule and occasional evening and weekend hours. Additional Requirements
Candidates with a master’s degree must document exceptional accomplishments in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, Applied Linguistics Business, International Affairs, or related area and must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.

For information about the requirements for appointment at the rank of Academic Professional Associate, Academic Professional, or Senior Academic Professional, please see the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Academic Professionals ( https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/Faculty_Affairs/faculty_hiring_andappointments/guidelinesapptpromotionacademicprofessionals.pdf ). Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• TESL / TEFL certification.
• An earned Ph.D degree is preferred.
• One year’s practical experience in higher education workplace with significant experience in program operations (e.g.; enrollment management, admissions, or international recruitment).
• At least one year’s experience with international experience and intercultural communication/competencies (e.g., study abroad, life/travel abroad etc.).
• Two years’ experience coordinating university-wide programming or activities

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Multi-lingual with proficiencies in written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of student learning outcomes and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of programming and organizational strategies and their application in the higher education setting.
• Evidence of collaborative high-energy work with the ability to sustain autonomous, self-regulated work.
• Significant practical knowledge of international education and/or student development.
• A strong desire to help international students and the patience required to work with learners who may have limited English proficiency.
• Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively across a wide range of stakeholders such as student, faculty, staff, administrators, external agencies, and foreign governments

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinate the Intensive English Program and staff, including, but not limited to designing and implementing innovations to maximize program effectiveness and sustained growth; collaborating with the Office of Global Engagement concerning visas for international students registering for this program and with the UGA graduate school for students who would like to apply to UGA graduate school after completing the IEP ; assisting in planning and executing program events; providing appropriate programmatic support for participants during their residency; and liaising with other campus partners including International Student Life, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, and the UGA Gwinnett Campus and beyond.

Percentage Of Time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Manage the production of advertisements; maintain IEP application processes; manage aspects of the IEP budget; supervise IEP PT instructors and one graduate assistant; develop and conduct assessments to determine the effectiveness of IEP ; offer campus as well as conference presentations on IEP .

Percentage Of Time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Teach classes within the IEP .

Percentage Of Time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time 10 Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. List of References with Contact Information
5. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation

Optional Documents