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POSITION TITLE:                          Coordinator of English Language Development Support Services / Academic Advisor

 

CLASSIFICATION:                        12-month

 

DEPARTMENT:                              Academic Affairs

 

POSITION REPORTS TO:             AVP for Student Success

                                                                                   

JOB FUNCTION: The goal of position is to support the English language development of King’s College students who are English language learners (ELLs) with a special focus on international students, programming and socialization to facilitate English development, and academic success and retention. The position also includes serving as the principal Academic Advisor for a caseload of first-year international students, and then serving as those students’ general advisor for the remainder of their time at King’s College.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

 

1.      Serve as a central resource to ELLs seeking guidance for academic or social issues and either advise appropriately or refer to relevant personnel.

2.      Work closely with the English department, the Writing Center and the Academic Skills Office to coordinate English as a Second Language (ESL) support services, such as walk-in ESL tutoring.

3.      Assist the Tutorial Coordinator of the Academic Skills Office in connecting ELL students with tutors and hiring international students as tutors.

4.      Teach 1-2 sections of ENGL 109 Introductory Composition – a remedial writing course for ELL students – each fall, spring and summer semester.

5.      Hold regular one-on-one meetings with international students on academic probation to guide them in improving their academic performance.

6.      Develop programs that increase the socialization and linguistic development of international students with native-English speaking students, e.g. a language partner program.

7.      Collaborate with the International Academic Advisor and the Coordinator of International Student Services to create and meet the goals and needs of international students at the College.

8.      Participate in the International Orientation Program for new international students each semester and the International Summer Start Program.

9.      Monitors the academic progress of a group of international students and advise students who fail to make adequate progress towards the program end date determined by immigration documents and/or scholarship.

10.  Acts as a first-year academic advisor for a group of new international students:

a.       Advise students individually regarding CORE and Major course requirements, course selection, academic policies and procedures, and academic resources.

b.      Monitor academic progress through mid-term deficiencies/grades and the Academic Alert reporting system and develop strategies to helps them succeed.

c.       Meet with advisees a minimum of two times per semester and as necessary.

d.      Inform advisees of significant deadlines regarding Course Add, Course Drop, Mid-Terms, Course Withdrawals, and Academic Support Services.

e.       Maintain advising records and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA regulations.

 

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.      Liaise with other offices that serve English language learners in the individual outreach and support of ELL and/or international students, including but not limited to the International Academic Advisor, the Coordinator of International Student Services, the Office of International Recruitment, McGowan Hispanic Outreach, and the Director of Multicultural and International Student Programs/Diversity.

2.      Collaborate with Director of Academic Skills to develop and implement workshops tailored to the needs of ELL and international students.

3.      Participate in relevant conferences and other events that contribute to continued professional development.

4.      Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1.      Master’s degree in English as a Second Language, Applied Linguistics, Education or other related discipline required.

2.      At least 1-2 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language at the secondary or post-secondary level.

3.      Capacity to utilize new and evolving social media for purpose of contacting advisees.

4.      Excellent organizational and management skills. Ability to organize one’s work well and to manage distractions and multiple demands.

5.      Demonstrated competence in program development and experience in working with diverse groups in instructional settings, including students, faculty, staff, and other campus services professionals.

6.      Basic knowledge of immigration regulations pertinent to F-1 students preferred.

7.      Strong support of the Catholic identity and mission of King’s College.

8.      Commitment to the principles of diversity, fairness, and public service.

 

 

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