As an English language coach, under the guidance of department leadership, you will collaborate with academic services and institutional effectiveness to provide on-ground and virtual English language support. You will work under the direction of the associate director of SCADextra, the university’s academic resources hub, to develop and deliver workshops, one-on-one coaching, and other student-centered programs that ensure competency in English language-related subjects. This includes the creation of online workshop, presentation, and coaching session aids such as videos, self-guided training modules, and other interactive content. Among other duties, you will use the university’s evaluation and assessment cycle to identify workshops and coaching content that needs improvement to provide supplemental support to English language-related areas.
In this role, you will serve as the main point of contact for the SCAD Language Studio (SLS) to connect students with English language workshops, one-on-one coaching, and other resources. You will collaborate with the associate director and SLS faculty to proactively reach out to students who may benefit from SCADextra programs and services. Responsibilities include the completion of classroom visits to promote and align SCADextra English language programs and tutoring with course content and student needs. Among other duties, you will analyze TEDU and student referral data to offer, improve, and expand English language services to meet student demand. Additionally, you will recruit, manage, and evaluate specific work-study student tutors based on various qualifications.
In this position, you will maintain a comprehensive and current archive of all English language workshop, presentation, and coaching materials. You will also keep accurate records of all coaching activities for accreditation and institutional assessment purposes and act as a SCADextra ambassador. Additionally, you will work with various departments, locations, and learning modalities to promote the university's success and support its students.
The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication, organization, time management, and scheduling skills. They are a detail-oriented individual with a strong independent and collaborative work ethic, capable of meeting expectations and deadlines.
Minimum qualifications:
- Three years of professional experience in classroom or student learning support
- Experience working with a diverse student population in higher education as a teacher, adviser, or mentor
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in English language studies or a related field
Certificates, licenses, and registrations:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification preferred
Travel required:
Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.