Director, English Language Institute

HIRING PROCESS: All submitted application materials are forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Hiring recommendations are made at the departmental level. Department representatives will contact candidates directly if an interview is scheduled or if further information is required. The information provided in each job listing below is the extent of what is available to interested candidates. No additional information is available. Brenau only accepts applications/resumes for advertised positions.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS: Brenau University will conduct criminal background checks on all persons being considered for initial employment. In some circumstances, an FBI fingerprint report may be necessary to satisfy the requirement. Once employed, employees must hold and continue to maintain a favorable criminal history background. Random background checks are performed. Credit checks may be performed on candidates/employees who are selected for a position that regularly engages in handling credit cards or other company monies. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) may be performed during the hiring process, or as part of a random check. MVR checks are required to meet insurance requirements for those employees operating a university vehicle or participating in any driving activity on behalf of Brenau University, (including operating a golf cart, rented vehicle or one’s personal vehicle). Employees who travel must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Georgia driver’s license, and good driving record. All employees who operate university vehicles, who are employed in a sensitive position, or who travel regularly as part of their job responsibilities may be subject to post-hire drug screening and random drug-screening. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau practices and believes in equal opportunity for all students, employees and job applicants. We do not discriminate on the bases of age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance. These protections extend to all conditions and privileges of employment, including, without limitation, to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, discipline, and termination.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in TESOL, applied linguistics, or a closely related field, or Ph.D. or Ed.D. in an educational leadership related field with M.A. in TESOL or applied linguistics
• Seven years of relevant teaching experience with English Language Learners
• Three years of English language program administration
• Successful record of developing new initiatives and/or programs
• Experience in higher education administration
• Knowledge of basic theories and principles of leadership and management 
• Knowledge of immigration requirements for F1 students
• Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States of America
• Thorough knowledge of and experience with CEA or other language program accreditation

Responsibilities:

Academic

• Oversee and supervise all academic matters in the program, including teacher training, instructional plans, instructor assignments, class schedules, and others
• Maintain detailed records of student academic progress, attendance, and remediation
• Supervise faculty and academic staff professional development
• Supervise and mentor new and existing academic faculty and staff and conduct systemic performance evaluation
• Forecast, monitor, and plan faculty and academic staff short- and long-term needs and recruitment
• Maintain knowledge of up-to-date trends and best practices in the field and diffuse it to key faculty and staff through professional development
• Assess and evaluate instruction in the program and ensure it aligns with Brenau University and English Language Institute mission statements, teaching philosophy and approach
• Lead program development, review, and planning regularly and monitor achievement of strategic academic goals
• Communicate new policies and decisions to the responsible implementing parties
• Provide for adequate training for the implementation of new programs and determine what kind of training is needed
• Be aware of and address complaints (and strengths and opportunities) about program practices 
• Provide regular status reports to the Executive Director of Academic Initiatives and Student Success

Strategic planning

• Understand and uphold the Brenau University Vision, Values, and Mission
• Recommend policies and ensure that policies are aligned with the mission statement
• Participate in strategic and operation planning through assessment and continuous improvement processes
• Evaluate academic faculty and staff performance 
• Ensure academic resources are sufficient and are allocated effectively to achieve strategic goals

Accreditation

• Understand and uphold CEA standards and ensure operations of all ELI programs meet accreditation standards
• Evaluate daily practices and the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation standards

Facilities, equipment and supplies

• Forecast the short- and long-term needs of facilities, equipment, and supplies 
• Plan and implement action to supply the institute with the necessary projected equipment and supplies
• Plan and maintain a budget for the needed facilities, equipment and supplies
• Utilize and manage reasonable budget for all ELI programs
• Monitor and maintain records of budget use 

Interdepartmental collaboration

• Maintain strong professional relationships and collaboration with Enrollment Management, the Miller Institute for Global Education, and other offices on campus

Marketing and recruiting

• Reach out to local and regional educational institutions, recruiting agencies, and government departments to establish relationships and form partnerships
• Attend local and national events and conferences to market ELI programs and services
• Engage in continuous conversations with potential scholarship sponsors to recruit students

Admissions and Immigration-Related Duties

• Supervise/guide correspondence with applicants and accepted students
• Coordinate with Enrollment Management to ensure admissions policies are followed
• Make final admissions decisions to ELI programs
• Train, certify, and serve as a designated school official
• Work with the Miller Institute for Global Education and especially the PDSO for I-20 issuance, upkeep of SEVIS records, new International Student onboarding protocols, services and support.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise all English Language Institute faculty and staff.

Work Hours:
Full-time. 37.5 hours per week.  Generally, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department. 

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:
Mostly Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment related to teaching. Prolonged periods sitting and standing. Worker is required to have close visual acuity to grade papers, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Must have the ability to travel short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Title IX Implications:

Responsible employee
Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employee’s or student’s pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee’s or student’s equal access to the Recipient’s education program or activity.

Payroll Status:   
Exempt, salaried 

Travel Requirements:   
 As needed

Home Campus Designation:

This position is an on-ground position in Gainesville, GA

Special Requirements:

May be subject to pre-employment criminal history background check, random credit checks, MVR, drug screen, and criminal history checks. 

Licensure Requirements:
If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application.   

All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.