English Language Center (ELC) Manager

Job Description

Job Announcement

Job Title: English Language Center (ELC) Manager

Department: Professional Development Institute (PDI)

Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

Reports to: Director of Professional Development Institute (PDI)

No. of position: 1

Vacancy #: AF-Int-07-2020

Position Announcement close date: The position is open until filed

Position Description

The role is responsible for the effective management of ELC faculty and programs. Effective management includes communicating clearly with supervisors as well as faculty, aligning course content to produce quality English learning products, making recommendations on policies, procedures and systems for the overall workplace quality enhancement as well as retention/increasing enrollment. The manager is a key person in recruiting and retaining large clients for larger contracts. The manager is also responsible for the retention and development of ELC full-time and part-time instructors. This is a 40 hours per week position (30+ hours managerial time and up to 10 hours teaching time)

Key outcomes include:

Managing of the operation of ELC which includes:

• Management of full-time and part-time instructors
• Retention and development of instructors
• Enhancing academic quality of ELC’s Programs in conjunction with ELC faculty
• Developing and maintaining plans towards ensuring the achievement of periodic targets
• Participating in budget management
• Maintaining proper filing systems for ELC
• Increasing student enrolment via both contracts with larger clients and open enrolment

Managerial responsibilities:

• Manage the ELC including supervision of and collaboration with the faculty and adjuncts
• Develop relevant high quality courses for delivery by the ELC of the Professional Development Institute
• Prepare progress reports for the Director of PDI
• Research market potential and market the ELC program to attract more clients
• Recruit more students for ELC program for open enrolment courses.
• Recruit and develop qualified, experienced faculty and adjuncts in coordination with the Director of Educational Program
• Coordinate with Testing Center Director for the English placement tests and other ELC examinations
• Organize systematic evaluation and observation of faculty, share feedback with relevant teachers, and encourage voluntary peer observation among faculty;
• Conduct student feedback on faculty and mediate students complaints;
• Schedule special events and coordinate with key personnel for the conducting of information sessions on and off campus
• Organize regular meetings with the tutor to , and work with them on quality improvement
• Prepare and submit required reports to donor-organizations, including accurate statistics on student performance in coordination with PDI M&E and Development department.
• Recommend and coordinate operational policies and procedures for ELC in conjunction with the relevant departments of PDI/AUAF.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Deliver lessons according to the PDI schedule which are purposefully planned and managed in accordance with the course objectives, class needs and quality standards.
• Use teaching materials to adapt and supplement the course that are appropriate to students’ needs and expectations and align with course objectives
• Teach up to 10 contact hours per week (Including classes, seminars, workshops) in ELC and
• Assess students according to ELC policy.

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters in Applied Linguistics, Education, English, TEFL/TESL or a closely related subject.

• Experience with TOEFL and IELTS preparation and testing.
• Minimum of 5 years second language acquisition teaching experience.
• Minimum 4 years managerial experience evidence the capacity to manage a large English language program

Required skills:

• Native English speaker from the UK, US, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand or Australia
• Fluent spoken and written English skills.

• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work with possible security risk.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong business and writing skills.
• Experience in writing MOU’s, proposals, and contracts.
• Recruitment and negotiation skills.

Skills:

• Cross cultural sensitivities and communication skills.
• Proposal / grant writing experience.
• Microsoft Office suite skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Budget development and controlled execution skills.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Team building skills.
• Capacity Building of personnel and programs skills.

Benefits and Environment

This is an exceptional opportunity to work at a recently formed university in an emerging and rapidly changing society.

The American University of Afghanistan offers a generous benefits package that includes a competitive salary, air transportation, university-provided accommodation, and paid international health care insurance for international employees.

International faculty and staff live and work on AUAF’s 50-acre main campus or on the 5-acre campus across the street. The AUAF campuses utilize state-of-the art security infrastructure and protocols and are protected by a large professional security corps. Transportation between the adjacent campuses or to approved locations and the airport is by armored, guarded vehicles.

To Apply

To apply, please send as a single PDF document: a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), statement of teaching purpose, and contact information for three references to jobs@auaf.edu.af Please, include Vacancy# and Job Title “English Language Center (ELC) Manager” in the subject line of the email, otherwise the application will not be considered. Applications in languages other than English will not be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A written test or example of work may be used as a form of screening.

If hired, the successful applicant is expected to provide official proof of academic degrees (transcripts sent from the degree granting school directly to AUAF).

AUAF does not charge recruitment fees to applicants.

AUAF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. AUAF follows a strict non-discriminatory policy in its selection and employment practices. All applicants will receive equal consideration and applicants from all ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

AUAF strives to ensure that all employees work in safe environments, but safety and security are at great degree contingent on various factors within Afghanistan that are outside of AUAF’s control. Applicants should carefully consider and evaluate their personal safety and security in Afghanistan.

About the Organization

AUAF Background:

Overview

Founded in 2006, the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) is a private, non-profit, nationally-accredited university offering an American-style liberal arts education. We are a dynamic university with a student population of over 1,000 students.

The Department of is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of English Language Center (ELC) Manager. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and the needs of the University. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. The job is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.