Job Openings - Director of Intensive English Learning Student Services

Director of Intensive English Learning Student Services

Job Description:

To serve as the main point-of-contact for Chinese students in the Intensive English program at Greenville College.  This position will be involved in all aspects of the students' life on and off campus while they are enrolled in the Intensive English program.  This position will help connect students to campus life at Greenville College and work with faculty and staff to ensure each student succeeds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute a 2-week orientation program for students entering the Intensive English program
• Develop and maintain a list of families willing to host students for home stays during college breaks and place students in home stays during those breaks
• Plan and lead travel experiences for students participating in the Intensive English program
• Serve as the main point-of-contact and representative of Greenville College for the students in the Intensive English program. This will often require working with students outside of regular business hours.
• Work with Greenville College faculty, staff, and students to help them know how best to welcome students in the Intensive English program to campus
• Work closely with faculty and staff in spiritual formation, student life, housing, and academic affairs to ensure that the needs of students in the Intensive English program are being met
• Advise the Asian Student Union that may come from the Intensive English program.
• Serve as the liaison between Greenville College and Beida Jade Bird, the organization with whom we are partnering on this endeavor

Reports To:

Vice President for Student Development

Compensation:

Greenville College offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package that includes health, disability, and retirement plans, as well as a tuition waiver for dependents at Greenville College and a tuition exchange program with dozens of other Christian colleges.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A vibrant Commitment to Christ and the Christian ideals of Greenville College as well as an understanding and appreciation of Christian higher education
• Willingness to live by the standards of the Greenville College Living and Learning Together Lifestyle Statement, available with the employment application at www.greenville.edu/jobs.
• Fluency in speaking and writing Mandarin, as well as experience in written and spoken translation between English and Mandarin
• Must have legal status to work in the United States
• Background in ESL instruction is a plus 
• Ability to motivate and work effectively with others.

Education or Certification:

A bachelors degree required /master's degree preferred. 

Required Experience:

3-5 years experience in a related field.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit (1) a cover letter indicating evidence of preparation for and motivation to pursue this position; (2) a statement of philosophy of Christian higher education; (3) a statement of personal faith journey and commitment; (4) names and contact information for at least three professional references; and (5) a completed Greenville College employment application available at www.greenville.edu/jobs

It is the policy of Greenville College not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, ethnic or national origin, disability, race or gender in its educational programs, admissions or employment policies as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.