English Language Coach

As an English language coach under the guidance of department leadership, you will collaborate with academic services and institutional effectiveness to provide on-ground and virtual English language support. You will work under the direction of the associate director of SCADextra to develop and deliver workshops, one-on-one coaching, and other student-focused programs that ensure proficiency in English-related subjects. This includes creating online workshops, presentation aids, and coaching session materials such as videos, self-guided training modules, and other interactive content. Additionally, to offer supplemental support in the English language, you will use the university's evaluation and assessment cycle to identify areas where workshop and coaching content needs improvement.

In this role, you will serve as the primary contact for the SCAD Language Studio (SLS) and will connect students with English language workshops, one-on-one coaching, and other resources. You will collaborate with the associate director and SLS faculty to proactively reach out to students who could benefit from SCADextra programs and services. Responsibilities include the completion of classroom visits to promote and align SCADextra English language programs and tutoring with course content and student needs. Among other duties, you will analyze TEDU and student referral data to enhance and expand English-language services in response to student demand. Additionally, you will recruit, manage, and evaluate specific work-study student tutors based on various qualifications.

In this position, you will maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date archive of all workshop, presentation, and coaching materials. You will also keep precise records of coaching activities for accreditation and institutional assessment purposes and act as an ambassador for SCADextra. Furthermore, you will collaborate with different departments, locations, and learning modalities to promote the university's success and support its students.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational, time management, and scheduling skills. They are detail-oriented, with a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively, capable of meeting expectations and deadlines.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree in English language studies or a related discipline
• Three years of professional experience in a classroom or student learning support
• Experience working with a diverse student population in higher education as a teacher, adviser, or mentor

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience teaching English as a second language

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification

Travel required:

• Less than 10%

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.