POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Coordinator, Foreign Language Institute
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 2606
GRADE 42
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Head, World Languages and Cultures and Associate Vice President for International Education and Training
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Foreign Language Institute Coordinator works under the supervision of the Head of the Department of World Languages and Cultures (WLC) and of the Associate Vice President of International Education and Training. The FLI Coordinator manages all day-to-day operations of the Foreign Language Institute (FLI), including the areas of partner institution coordination, language instruction, scheduling, enrollment management, budgeting, and recruitment and marketing. This position also serves as a liaison between World Languages and Cultures and International Programs.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A master’s degree is required. A master’s degree in a foreign language, linguistics, applied linguistics, or in a similar field is preferred.
Experience: At least two years of university teaching experience is required. Experience in student recruitment and marketing is preferred.
Skills: Ability to manage complex programs or processes in collaboration with multiple stakeholders is required. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications is required. Effective verbal and written communications are required. Effective interpersonal skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates course schedules, manages enrollments, and facilitates implementation of all for-credit FLI language classes.
2. Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates qualified instructional staff for FLI courses.
3. Coordinates with contacts at FLI partner institutions regarding course offerings, enrollment, attendance, grades, student parking, and marketing strategies.
4. Develops and implements innovative and engaging non-credit FLI language programs.
5. Serves as the language ambassador for WLC and FLI in promoting language offerings and recruiting current university students and pre-college students.
6. Serves as a liaison between WLC and International Programs to enhance collaboration on marketing efforts, events and other joint activities.
7. Works with International Programs Budget and Financial Manager to prepare Fiscal Year budgets and to track and reconcile FLI revenue and expenses.
8. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
9. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed.
10. Contributes to the overall success of the FLI by performing all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Coordinator, Foreign Language Institute is supervised by the Head of the Department of World Languages and Cultures and the Associate Vice President for International Education and Training. The Foreign Language Institute Coordinator may supervise student employees.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED FEBRUARY 2022
