Coordinator, ESL Resource Centers (Temporary Full-Time, Grant-Funded)
Hudson County Community College

Position Description

Hudson County Community CollegePosition Vacancy NotificationCoordinator, ESL Resource Centers (Temporary Full-time, Grant-funded)Posting Date: May 2, 2024
Internal Candidates Only
THE OPPORTUNITY:Hudson County Community College (HCCC) seeks an ESL Resource Centers, Coordinator to join its award-winning and nationally recognized institution. This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. The College recently launched its 2021-24 Strategic Plan, the culmination of which will align with the College's 50th anniversary in 2024. The Association of Community College Trustees recognized the College as the 2021 ACCT Northeast Region Equity Award recipient. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities demonstrating an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC's Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. HCCC is a 2023 Bellwether College Consortium award winner for Instructional Programs and Services for the Hudson Scholars Program. Also, HCCC has been named a 2023 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (MPPWCC) award winner.

Position: Coordinator, ESL Resource Centers (Temporary Full Time; one-year, grant-funded position; renewal for a second year is conditional upon available funds)
Department: Academic Affairs Reports to:Director of Academic Affairs
Salary Grade: 109
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an incumbent.
Position SummaryThe Coordinator will recruit, select, train, schedule, and supervise ESL Academic Coaches associated with the ESL Resource Centers, which are part of the Title V Golden Door/La Puerta Dorada grant. They will assign the ESL Academic Coaches to ESL Pathways classes during the fall, spring, and summer semesters and will also assist the Associate Director of ESL with organizing, promoting, recruiting, and registering students for the Summer Enrichment and Summer Bridge Programs.Summary of Duties

Essential ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the operations of the ESL Resource Centers at the Journal Square and North Hudson Campus.Recruit, select, train, schedule, and supervise ESL Academic Coaches associated with the ESL Resource Centers as part of the Title V Golden Door/La Puerta Dorada grant.Complete all the Part-Time Authorization Forms for the ESL Academic Coaches.Schedule ESL Academic Coaches in Pathway I and Pathway II courses, as well as non-Pathway sections of ESL (levels two through four) during the fall and spring semesters as well as the Summer Enrichment and Summer Bridge Programs.Schedule the days, times, and locations for the Academic Coaching tutoring sessions. Assist the Associate Director of ESL to organize, promote, recruit, and register students for the Summer Enrichment and Summer Bridge Programs.Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.Meet regularly with the Academic Coaches to:Select appropriate times for tutoring sessions for students outside of the classroom.

Communicate schedule changes, concerns, and issues.

Collect daily class reports and log-in sheets.

Communicate with faculty to assess the performance of their Academic Coaches.Create training materials and conduct orientation and training sessions for Academic Coaches.Submit requests to the Center for Online Learning for the Academic Coaches to have Canvas access for their assigned classes and conduct Canvas training so that they can work collaboratively with the instructor and assist the students with the course content and submission of assignments.Verify and approve timesheets for Academic Coaches.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications

Position Requirements:Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of one year of administrative experience, as well as tutoring experience, preferably in a community college. Proficient in Ellucian, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media applications.
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of tutoring objectives and philosophy, required with the ability to plan and organize related projects, programs, and activities. Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required to effectively collaborate with students, School Deans, faculty, advisors, counselors, and all levels of employees and management. Computer proficiency is also required. An understanding of and commitment to the role of a comprehensive community college in an urban multi-cultural setting also required, with prior experience in working with non-traditional students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds being essential.

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