Multilingual Programs Director

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Multilingual Programs Director will provide vision and strategic direction for the development and implementation of the Building Puentes Program at Weber State University. This groundbreaking initiative will offer stackable, bilingual credentials and will also facilitate the expansion of bilingual coursework and student support. The Program Director will oversee all aspects of program development, implementation, and expansion working closely with faculty, staff, community stakeholders, and industry partners to break barriers to educational attainment while meeting the needs of the local workforce. This grant-funded position will be available as either a full-time staff position or a part-time position for a faculty member paired with a stipend and two-course release.

This position will dual report to the Dean for Online and Continuing Education and the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies.

Required Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in a related field
• 2 years of related experience that includes professional experience in higher education.
• Project management experience that includes the ability to develop and execute detailed plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Demonstrated understanding of bilingual education principles and practices, including translanguaging and code-switching techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage a variety of stakeholders and build collaborative partnerships.
• Experience working with various student populations, particularly Hispanic/Latino communities.
• Experience in grant writing, fundraising, and/or donor relations.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and educational technologies.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and build consensus among a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to assess and creatively problem-solve barriers to student recruitment, enrollment, registration, and success.
• Strategically allocate resources while navigating competing needs from stakeholders.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 09/03/2024
Review Date: 09/17/2024
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $75,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin September 17, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/23580

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University’s Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).