26.3903, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Program Assistant, Center for Applied Linguistics

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Subject: 26.3903, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Program Assistant, Center for Applied Linguistics

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Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2015 10:19:51
From:  CAL Human Resources [jobs at cal.org]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Program Assistant, Center for Applied Linguistics, District of Columbia, USA

 
University or Organization: Center for Applied Linguistics 
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA 
Job Title: Program Assistant
Job Rank: Other; Program Assistant

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 


Description:

Description of Duties

Provides administrative and project support to program staff.

Primary Responsibilities

- Provide information, resources, and coordination of schedules and logistics for meetings and webinars.
- Organize and maintain resources, documents, timelines, and general information related to project activities.
- Assist in the operation and maintenance of the Education Connections platform, hosted in a customized Learning Management System (LMS).
- Search for resources relevant to sheltered instruction and standards-based instruction.
- Use online tools for outreach efforts, including social media, as well as other online software services (Mail Chimp, Survey Monkey).
- Draft weekly content for project email bulletins.
- Organize and maintain project databases in Microsoft ACCESS and Excel.
- Conduct outreach to project stakeholders at partner school districts.
- Compile information for development and submission of regular progress reports to project funders.
- Respond to requests from field-based stakeholders with guidance from senior staff.
- Provide general, daily support to project staff conducting a range of activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Education, Linguistics, or a related discipline; or High School diploma and four years of related experience.

Desired Qualifications

- Strong time management and organizational skills with ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines.
- Ability to move in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities, under direction.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate and address problems.
- Ability to work with multiple internal and external staff from diverse backgrounds.
- Friendly, helpful and welcoming demeanor, demonstrated in person, in writing, and on the phone.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Proficiency in multiple languages preferred.
- Familiarity with database programs, social media, and working in an LMS or CMS is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of English learner education in the U.S., sheltered instruction, TESOL, and K-12 education in the U.S. is highly desirable.


Application Deadline: 30-Sep-2015 
	  
Email Address for Applications: jobs at cal.org 
Contact Information
	CAL Human Resources 
	Email: jobs at cal.org 


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