Education Leaders for Oregon’s English Learners (ELOEL) Project Coordinator

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Work type:Officer of Administration
Location:Eugene, OR
Categories:Administrative/Professional, Admissions/Financial Aid/Enrollment Management, Administrative/Office Support, Education, Foreign Languages/Linguistics, Planning/Project Management

Department: Center for Equity Promotion
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $50,000 - $62,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year 2023-2024
FTE: .5

January 16, 2024; position open until filled

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application, including an online application, cover letter, and resume which address how you meet the all minimum and, if applicable, any preferred qualifications.

The College of Education (COE) at the University of Oregon (UO) offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs to a diverse student body. The COE faculty is very diverse in research interests and specializations, with award recognition for scholarship, teaching, and service.

The Education Leaders for Oregon’s English Learners (ELOEL) Project is in the Department of Education Studies (EDST). EDST offers an undergraduate program, a master’s/teacher licensure program, and a doctoral program. The EDST licensure and degree program prepares professionals to use the best research-based practices to teach children and adult learners. The ELOEL Project is an online ESOL endorsement pathway for in-service teachers, currently in its first year with its first cohort. Starting in the summer of 2024, the ELOEL Project will provide a summer leadership institute for school administrators, as well as follow-up professional development and coaching. The Project Coordinator will work closely with EDST faculty and staff, Oregon school districts and schools, and the Oregon Department of Education, to recruit, guide, and support the success of ELOEL students. ELOEL students are supported via a 5-year federal grant from the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) in the US Department of Education. The grant is managed by the Center for Equity Promotion (CEQP). CEQP is part of the College of Education and is dedicated to working with communities to better understand and support the positive development of children and families, particularly those who are underserved by education, health, and social service systems.

The purpose of this position is to provide executive independent-level leadership in the day-to-day operations of the ELOEL Project as part of a passionate, productive, detail-oriented team whose goal is preparing K-8 educators who have the skills and experiences to effectively work with students for whom English is not their primary language. Essential responsibilities will include direct responsibility with project management, student recruitment and support, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

All responsibilities are broad and encompass tasks such as:
• Managing the recruitment and application process with all prospective applicants
• Collaborating with Department of Education Studies licensure and accreditation, communications, and other College of Education and University of Oregon staff to ensure student success and meet project goals.
• Supporting ELOEL students through the application and program completion process
• Coordinating and managing stakeholder meetings
• Serving as an active leader in the program to accelerate the Department of Education Studies mission to prepare effective teachers for multicultural and multilingual educational settings.

The Project Coordinator will have the independence to represent the program and initiate program goals

The majority of team collaboration takes place virtually and the position may be fulfilled remotely and/or via office space on campus. The position may require occasional travel and/or weekend work due to the emphasis on recruitment and outreach with Oregon school districts across the state.

The position reports to the ELOEL Program Directors.

• A Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Professional knowledge of, or experience working with, teacher preparation programs or K-12 schools.
• Professional knowledge of, or experience working with, EL students.
• Communications experience (could include website and social media development, maintenance, and writing and publishing press releases.)

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and students with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to make independent, timely, and informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks of the program.
• Ability to work collaboratively and problem-solve independently to benefit the program.
• Ability to independently initiate collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to further program goals.
• Ability to work productively with, and support, all students to enact a vision of EL student success in complex education systems that require constant problem-solving and working with people who have different ideas about what education should be.

• Experience in higher education.
• Experience in Teacher Education.
• Experience in working with in-service teachers.
• Managing federal grants.
• Working as a K-12 teacher.
• Working with EL or bilingual programs in schools.
• Teaching license with an ESOL endorsement (or equivalent).

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination .

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