UNIVERSITY
OF
NORTHERN
IOWA
PROFESSIONAL & SCIENTIFIC POSITION DESCRIPTION
Working Title Academic Support Coordinator
Code 2405
Formal Title Advisor II
Code 1302
Reports To (Title) CIEP Director
Department/College Culture & Intensive English Program
Pay Grade III
PEC Review Date 09/11
Review Date 09/11
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: Oversees development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum for the
Culture & Intensive English Program (CIEP); communicates with staff on a regular basis regarding issues
related to curriculum; delivers non-credit English language course as needed; counsels students on
academic and cross-cultural issues; oversees the delivery of instruction by temporary staff; and completes
self-studies and reports required by accrediting bodies and consortiums.
PERCENTAGE
OF TIME
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
55%
1.
Maintains well-integrated, current curricula which facilitates the attainment of CIEP’s
goals; oversees development, implementation and evaluation of program curriculum
and ensure its integration and coordination between content areas and proficiency
levels; communicates with staff on a regular basis regarding issues related to
curriculum; guides development of project proposals and curriculum committees
toward completion of their assigned tasks; prioritizes and recommends curriculum
development and other activities to be undertaken by CIEP; meets with Director to
prioritize projects; works with staff on level coordination and textbook selection;
maintains current knowledge in the development and delivery of language teaching
and provides leadership and direction in curriculum renewal efforts; reviews
curriculum and instructional materials on a regular basis; supervises changes to the
system like addition of alternative texts or revision of student learner outcomes;
engages with external sources of information in development of the curriculum and
adoption of materials; and completes self-studies and reports required by accrediting
bodies and consortiums.
25%
2.
Delivers non-credit English language course as needed; and determines the
readiness of students to progress in the CIEP or University academic classes.
10%
3.
Observes and supervises temporary staff in consultation with the Director as it
relates to delivery of instruction and performance evaluations; assists in organizing
in-service orientations; counsels and confers with all staff to ensure high level of
service and adherence to academic standards; participates in the development and
implementation of in-service workshops and other professional development
opportunities for staff such as brown bag lectures and webinars; assists with
organizing teaching support systems including educational technologies and learning
management systems as well as in-house professional development and training
opportunities; and collaborates with external sources regarding professional
development opportunities for staff.
10%
4.
Counsels students on academic and cross-cultural issues as needed and assists in
responding to student grievances; organizes placement testing of new students; and
develops reports and memos on student achievement and progress in the CIEP based
on analysis of in-house surveys and research.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA - P&S POSITION DESCRIPTION
2405 Academic Support Coordinator
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PERCENTAGE
OF TIME
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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GENERAL INFORMATION: Master’s degree in TESOL, applied linguistics or related field plus at least three
years of full time ESL teaching experience to students in an Intensive English Program at a US accredited
higher education institution required. Must demonstrate native or near native proficiency of the English
language plus at least one year of demonstrated experience in curriculum development also required. Strong
organizational and interpersonal communication skills plus at least one year of supervisory or administrative
experience in a US accredited ESL program preferred.
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The above statements reflect characteristic duties and responsibilities of the position and are not intended
to limit the university's right to assign, direct and control duty assignments.
Prepared By:
Scott Klahsen
Incumbent:
Approved By:
Philip Plourde