Assistant Director of School of Hebrew & School of Abenaki, Language School

Middlebury College•Middlebury, VT

About The Position

The Assistant Director of the School of Hebrew and School of Abenaki manages admissions, enrollment, and student advising, in addition to planning and organizing all sessions of the Language School, in collaboration with the Directors. During the session, the Assistant Director directs program operations, supervises non-academic staff, and advises the Directors and faculty on College policies and procedures. This is a 0.8 FTE position that is benefits eligible. Applications received by October 15 will be reviewed first by the committee; those received afterward will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.

Requirements

Demonstrated excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Willingness to take initiative and assume responsibility, but also work collaboratively as part of a team.
Demonstrated organizational skills; establishes priorities and synthesizes detailed information about programs, procedures, and requirements.
Ability to define and analyze complex situations, draw valid conclusions, and project consequences of various alternative courses of action.
Computer skills required MS Office and experience with CRMs preferred.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience of 5-10 years in language education, international education, or a related field preferred.
Proficiency in Hebrew and/or Abenaki preferred.

Responsibilities

Makes admissions decisions (approve or deny) for applicants, conferring with the Director and/or Dean as needed.
Advises students on admission, enrollment, financial aid, academic program structure, pre-attendance requirements, and student support services.
Plans and organizes all sessions of the Language School, in collaboration with the Director.
Directs all operational and administrative functions of the Language School during academic sessions.
Supervises and trains non-academic staff.
Advises Directors and faculty on ADA, DEI, Title IX, FERPA, and academic policies; liaises with offices that support these institutional functions.
As assigned, provides operational and technical support to all Schools in areas such as IT system administration, housing, classroom scheduling, the LS doctoral degree, and assistance to the Dean’s office.