Job Offer: Coordinator, Online Projects English Language Prg

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:22:51 -0400

The Coordinator, Online Projects, works for the U.S. Department of State funded English Language (EL) Programs administered by Georgetown University’s Center for Intercultural Education to support the following Office of English Language Programs (OELP) activities:

American English Webinar Series

The Community of Practice (COP), the (EL Programs social media platform

OELP Websites, Materials and Social Media Platforms

Job duties include but are not limited to:

Providing on-going technical and admin support for all aspects of the Webinar Series, including vetting of presenters and content development

Coordinating Webinar Series participant registration, attendance and email notification systems and strategies

Monitoring COP content

Building COP content and expanding level of participant engagement on the COP

Coordinating COP maintenance, technical revisions, and updates

Supporting content development for the American English Website, English Teaching Forum, and American English social media channels

Participating in EL Programs outreach and alumni engagement, as needed

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in TESOL or related field or BA degree in TESOL or related field with commensurate experience

Exceptionally strong organizational and time management skills

Experience administering online social media communities and/or professional development sites

Knowledge of digital technology platforms for the purposes of managing online communities

Experience working with web conferencing and virtual learning platforms, for example, but not limited to, Adobe Connect, WordPress, Go To Meeting, Ning, Edmodo

Ability to independently establish objectives, plan, direct, and evaluate all aspects of work projects

Excellent writing and editing skills for the preparation of online materials, administrative reports, correspondence and program text

Outstanding interpersonal oral and written communication skills with ability to interact and communicate in a positive manner with a diverse clientele, including universities, membership organizations, program participants and government employees

Demonstrated effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless client service

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software applications

Ability to travel both in the United States and internationally, if needed

Preferred requirements:

Alumnus or alumna of the Department of State English Language Fellow or Specialist Program

Experience with e-learning platforms, social media engagement development and/or online graphic design

Experience working with federally funded exchange programs and/or educational programs

Experience living and working overseas