Director, English as a Second Language (ESL)

Job Summary

Responsible for college-wide coordination and support of all ESL pathways: Continuing Education Units (CEU), Semester Credit Hour (SCH) and Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program ESL courses. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage coordination of overall operations of the ESL program, including scheduling, resource allocation, and program evaluation.

Assess the language learning needs of the target community and align ESL programs to address needs.

Develop and implement effective student recruitment strategies to reach target populations.

Evaluate and implement curriculum, instructional materials, and teaching methodologies for ESL classes.

Collaborate with community partners, such as schools, businesses, and local organizations, to expand the reach and impact of the ESL program.

Recruit, hire, and train qualified ESL instructors who are proficient in language teaching techniques and responsive practices in coordination with ESL Departments’ leadership.

Observe and evaluate instructor performance and provide ongoing professional development opportunities for instructors to enhance their skills and knowledge in coordination with ESL Departments’ leadership.

Ensure adherence to program policies, procedures, and quality standards by instructors and staff.

Manage the student enrollment process in collaboration with relevant ESL Departments’ leadership, including intake assessments, placement, and registration, and provide comprehensive support services to students, such as academic advising, counseling, and social services referrals.

Monitor student progress, identify challenges, and implement interventions to ensure student success.

Develop and manage the program’s budget, ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources, and collaborate with ESL Departments’ leadership.

Establish data collection systems to track program metrics, such as enrollment, attendance, and student outcomes and analyze the data to assess the effectiveness of the ESL program and identify areas for improvement.

Collaborate with external evaluators, as needed, to conduct program assessments and implement recommended changes.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in one of the following fields: English, Linguistics, Education (specializing in bilingual education/ESL or cross-cultural education), Foreign Languages, Speech; or a Master’s degree in any field with an endorsement or certification to teach ESL in a public school district, or a CELTA (Certification for English Language Teaching to Adults) required
• 5 years’ related experience at an institution of higher education required

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills 

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Budget Management
• Project Management
• Grant Research and Writing Practices 

Competencies 

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene. 
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines. 

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away. 

EEO Statement 

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517 

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or [email protected]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

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