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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Are you passionate about providing student-centered English as a Second Language (ESL) education of the highest quality? Can you lead new program and service initiatives in the international arena? Are you a proven leader who has successfully managed diverse relationships; effectively made complex decisions; and created the “new and different”?<SPAN> </SPAN>If so, you may be interested in our new position as Director of Global Initiatives and Intensive English Program.<SPAN> </SPAN>You will lead </SPAN>a <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">CEA accredited program with a staff and faculty of 20, negotiate and plan with external and academic partners, and manage the day-to-day operations of a growing Intensive English Program with aggressive goals in program growth and innovation.<SPAN> </SPAN>In the global initiatives arena you will identify, develop, implement, and manage a new and existing portfolio of programs for the global market in a matrix environment; work with business, government, and NGO’s to inform program development; and seek funding to support new projects.<SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">You should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills, extensive international experience, a strong commitment to quality and customer service, and the ability to work with diverse audiences across cultures.<SPAN> </SPAN>Familiarity with the academic culture of higher education combined with strong strategy development and business acumen skills is imperative.<SPAN> </SPAN>We seek candidates who are technology savvy and are able to demonstrate the experience and ability to advance Outreach’s diversity initiative.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">A Masters in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, International Education or a related field is required, although a doctorate is preferred</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">; five to ten years of experience in a university affiliated Intensive English Program or International Education involving language learners in a university management/leadership role, along with experience developing partnerships is required. <SPAN> </SPAN>Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.<SPAN> </SPAN>This is a non-tenure track, open rank, fixed term appointment.<SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Individuals interested in the position should send a letter of professional interest, a curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references to: Melinda Stearns, Senior Director, Outreach Strategic Initiatives, <A href="mailto:mms9@psu.edu" target=_blank>mms9@psu.edu</A> or mail to Penn State University, 314E, The 329 Building, University Park, Pa 16802. (Electronic submission of materials is encouraged.) <SPAN> </SPAN>The search committee will begin review of applications on October 15, 2010 and will accept them until the position is filled.<SPAN> </SPAN>For more information, visit our website at <A href="https://pearl1604.utsa.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.outreach.psu.edu/intensive-english" target=_blank>www.outreach.psu.edu/intensive-english</A></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>