Purpose of the Role:

Manage the Kings Boston academic program, courses, faculty, and resources

Responsibilities:

Work with all Kings departments and any pertinent partners to develop and ensure the best possible educational outcomes for Kings Boston students, including but not limited to:

• Work inter-departmentally to ensure the academic program meets the Kings mission and accreditation standards.
• Work with the Center Director to develop and implement new academic programs and courses.
• Work with key academic staff nationwide through email communication, regular reports, committees, and occasional site visits; collaborate remotely on assigned projects.
• Assist in the development of the curriculum and in the materials review and selection process.
• Assist in the management of relationships with educational partners who provide instructors and/or classrooms for specialized courses.
• Hire, train, and manage Kings teachers and any academic support staff such as student workers and interns.
• Ensure that classes are staffed appropriately, including arranging substitutes when necessary, and maintain class size averages.
• Evaluate teacher performance using various metrics including student surveys, classroom observations, and student attendance.
• Coach teachers both individually and in groups to ensure quality instruction in the classroom.
• Chair regular faculty meetings for announcements, professional development, and feedback.
• Maintain a current resource library, stock of classroom materials, and other teaching resources.
• Place students in level-appropriate classes and supervise evaluation of student progress towards educational goals.
• Schedule academic workshops, lectures, and support services for students.
• Provide regular academic advising and counseling for students
• Work with the Student Success Advisor to ensure that university-bound students receive the academic support and guidance that they need to meet their progression
• Maintain database of students’ academic progress and prepare and follow up on regular external reports.
• Create a platform for student progress and performance reports as required by sponsoring agencies and ministries of education such as SACM, MOHE, etc.
• Incorporate, develop, and enhance the use of technology as a defining quantitative and qualitative element of the program.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends in the TESOL field including attending related conferences and workshops.

Position Requirements and/or Skills Required:

• Masters Degree in TESOL or equivalent
• Prior ESL language classroom teaching experience
• Experience working with multiple technological programs and software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Tact, patience, and diplomacy, particularly with non-native English speakers
• Well-developed customer service skills
• Good problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Passionate about improving efficiency and creating organizational systems
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally work during evenings and weekends
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (local candidates preferred)