Program Director or Co-director for the Dual Credit programs in Spanish and French

Concordia College•Bemidji, MN

30d•$940•Onsite

About The Position

The dean (summer language program director) of a Concordia Language Village is responsible for the overall leadership and operations of the summer program of their individual Village. This includes planning, recruiting, and implementation in the areas of program, staff, budget, operations, interpretation of CLV policies to Village staff, and public relations. The dean is responsible for implementing a program that reflects the mission of Concordia Language Villages. The dean is a member of the Language Community, which is also made up of academic year program leaders for both residential and virtual programs, and participates in the Village Leadership Council. Like Academic Year program leaders, the dean reports to the Program Director responsible for their Village, and to the administrative team as a whole. If you are applying to co-dean with another person, please make sure this is clear in both of your applications. Please note that in the case of co-deans, compensation for both positions is reduced.

Requirements

Intermediate-High or higher proficiency in French or Spanish
Commitment to immersion language and cultural education
Knowledge of effective teaching strategies and methodologies for second language learning
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and management skills
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Minimum age of 25 (American Camp Association standard)
Ability to perform the essential functions of the dean position (see below)
Availability for all orientation and session dates
Possess valid work authorization for the United States
Reside in the United States
Commitment to the missions of Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages; and to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field
Previous leadership position at Concordia Language Villages or in a similar, language-immersion environment
Ability and willingness to make a multi-year commitment to the dean position (contingent on all parties agreeing to continuation). Returning deans reapply annually for their role.

Responsibilities

Work in a productive, collegial relationship with CLV seasonal and year-round staff to enhance and further the development and implementation of a strong language and cultural program.
Be in residence and an active and visible member of your Language Village.
Initiate or continue development and implementation of a linguistically and culturally appropriate curriculum for the Village, working in consultation with colleagues and CLV central administration, including the creation or procurement of necessary materials.
Develop or maintain the educational program and schedule, within the philosophy of Concordia Language Villages.
Attend Village Leadership Councils for the purpose of organizing summer programs, strategic and long-range planning and professional enrichment.
Ensure that the Village program is operated in accordance with the standards of Cognia (credit programs) and the American Camp Association (ACA), and in accordance with the policies of Concordia
Facilitate the gathering of informal and ongoing feedback on the Village program by villagers and staff. CLV central staff also survey staff and villager guardians for feedback.
Consult with Language Villages administrators on issues and questions of program needs, policy, and program implementation.
Promote the health, safety and well-being of all participants.
Keep current with professional development in the areas of immersion-based language education, target language and culture-specific matters, and child and youth development in order to implement best practices within the Village.
Be an active and visible member of your Language Village, including not only staff supervision but also leading staff through conflict resolution and CLV policies and norms .
Review summer seasonal staff applications, conduct candidate interviews and hire in accordance with the Hiring Manual. Onboard staff to Village-specific information.
Direct the implementation of Individual Village Orientation within the context of Summer Staff Orientation before commencement of the program and carry out ongoing staff training throughout the season.
Promote the health, safety and well-being of all staff members.
Develop and maintain collegial relationships among all staff for a productive working atmosphere at the Village that promotes the mission of the Language Villages.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Village staff and the CLV central administrators and staff.
Assign and delegate staff responsibilities appropriately while remaining the primary contact person for parent phone calls, dismissals, discipline, and conversations with parents of villagers and with staff
Conduct regular staff meetings for purposes of communication, logistical planning and educational improvement of the program.
Conduct or arrange for regular performance appraisals of all staff members.
Implement Concordia Language Villages policies and procedures and coordinate disciplinary action if necessary, per Dean Manual guidelines.
Foster professional development and growth among staff members.
Support the staff recruitment process.
Be a steward of your Language Village site, resources and relationships.
Ensure effective communication between your Village program and CLV Central administrators and staff.
Keep inventory of and submit orders for curricular materials, store items, foreign currency, office supplies and other program needs according to established timelines and procedures .
Monitor and adhere to budget relating to program expenditures and staffing.
Collaborate with program, operations, and facilities administrators and facilities personnel.
Ensure the coordination of program and support staff.
Coordinate all opening and closing procedures of your Village.
Communicate effectively and appropriately with participants, parents/guardians, staff, other members of the CLV community, organizational partners, and the general public on behalf of your Language Village.
Represent the Language Villages program and philosophy as requested by administrators and as a part of Concordia College.
Support the administrative team in content development for publications, websites and other promotional initiatives.