English Languages Support Services Coordinator
Full Time
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Posted
Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
MSUAASF Range C
Working Title
English Languages Support Services Coordinator
Hire Type
Staff
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
College of Liberal Arts/School of the Arts
Unit
English
Location
SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
FLSA
Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Employment Condition
Probationary
Work Shift
Typically 8:00 am-4:30pm Some evenings and weekends may be required
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Typically Monday-Friday, some weekends may be required
Posting Details
This position in the
Department of English plays a central role in supporting English Language Learners at SCSU. The person assists with ensuring student success in both the
Intensive English Center (
IEC
) and
English for Academic Purposes programs.
The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.
Position is open until filled.
The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.
- Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found here.
Position is open until filled.
Salary Minimum
$43,785
Salary Maximum
$75,840
Salary Type
Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan
211, MSUAASF
Job Description
To administer placement and exit testing, advise, and place incoming multilingual (resident and international) students; assist the IEC-EAP director in relevant programmatic areas; liaise with relevant university and system offices; serve on university and system committees; teach; and assist in recruiting and retaining multilingual learners. The position serves a critical role in assessing student language preparation and skills in assuring student success and ongoing development of English language skills attainment for academic purposes. This is advanced and collaborative work, interacting with multiple campus stakeholders, and requiring specialized and dedicated personnel.
- Administer non-academic programming for multilingual learners of English
- Administer assessment testing to place and advise Intensive English Center (IEC) students
- Administer assessment testing to place and advise English for Academic Purposes coursework
- Assist with planning and implementing summer language and culture programs that provide year-round instruction and cultural growth for current and incoming students
- Manage course enrollments to determine balanced instructional offerings, materials, tutoring, staffing needs and locations
- Work with IEC-EAP director to manage all facets of IEC placement and EAP placement and operations
- Instruct undergraduate ESL courses
- Teach EAP courses as needed
- Assist with and determine classroom texts, etc.
- Advise multi-language learner students
- Provide non-academic discipline related advising to IEC and EAP students
- Collaborate with campus stakeholders in Center for International Studies, Advising and Registration, Testing Services on protocols and advising outcomes
- Provide transfer student advising to maintain student timelines to completion
- Inform and update NAVIGATE student profiles
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Communicate with academic departments to provide updates on student placement and success
- Serve as liaison between EAP-IEC and various student success-oriented offices on campus regarding student progress and success; e.g., Multicultural Student Services; Athletics; Career Center; Advising; Writing Center; Center for International Studies
- Inform and update NAVIGATE student profiles
- Communicate with the MnState system office on assessment, Academic Course Placement, Accuplacer, and other system-wide services
- Assist Composition Director
- Assist with course placement; transition to English courses
- Transcript review for transfer students meeting course placement and university requirements in English
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in TESL, Applied Linguistics or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a higher education setting in EAP
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of English language assessment
- Demonstrated experience managing language proficiency decision processes
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse students/colleagues
- Demonstrated advanced administrative experience
- Demonstrated experience in managing budgets
- Supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience instructing EAP classes in a higher education setting
- Experience administering an EAP program in a higher education setting
- Experience using college-readiness assessment tools such as Accuplacer
- Experience assisting college students with transfer options including the use of tools such as Transferology
- Knowledge of best practices associated with college assessments for international students
Other Requirements
About
Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.
Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found
here.
Benefits Info
Why Work For Us:
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
23-00043
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
09/30/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Accept Applications
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Posting Contact
Michael Schwartz, Search Committee Chair [Associate Professor, Director IEC-EAP Programs] Phone: 320-308-3237 E-mail: mwschwartz@stcloudstate.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121
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