World Languages Resource Center, Coordinator

Boise State University; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Tuition fee waiver for employees and家族

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Boise State University’s Department of World Languages seeks a full-time World Languages Resource Center Coordinator to manage lab operations and deliver conversation labs for language students. The role oversees student staff, lab scheduling, and OER materials across 11 languages.

The position supports experiential learning, faculty collaboration, and outreach, with a strong emphasis on language proficiency development and curricular alignment in lower-division and some 300-level courses.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proficiency-oriented methodologies.
• Expertise in new language learning platforms and technologies.
• Ability to hold workshops and webinars for faculty on new technologies for second-language pedagogy.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Dedication to supporting and promoting World Languages programming and outreach.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Expertise with Windows and Mac hardware.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and supervise student lab assistants and run language conversation labs.
• Oversee student lab and desk assistants in the computer lab and help with class labs, registrations, and check-out.
• Support experiential learning and student success by employing students on campus.
• Recruit and interview bilingual/multilingual student employees via campus channels.
• Oversee upkeep of OER materials and links in pressbooks in all languages.
• Coordinate with faculty to meet curricular needs and lab outcomes.
• Schedule and coordinate conversation labs for all languages.
• Provide support to World Languages faculty and admin WLRC finances.
• Oversee department publicity via email, newsletters and social media.
• Coordinate all World Language events held in the WLRC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proficiency-based methodologies

Language learning platforms

Workshops and webinars

Professional development

World Languages programming

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Windows and Mac hardware

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience OR Master’s degree

M.A. in Education / Educational Technology / World Language or related

Tools

Windows

Mac hardware

Job description

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Department of World Languages at Boise State University invites applications for a full-time Professional Staff position as World Languages Resource Center Coordinator. The position of World Languages Resource Center (WLRC) Coordinator is a multifaceted position that is centered on lab operations, in particular the organization and delivery of our conversation labs to language students. These conversation labs, funded by a course fee attached to all lower-division (as well as some language sections’ 300-level) language courses, entail weekly half-hour conversation labs facilitated by a student who is either a native or advanced speaker of the language in question or, when necessary, a faculty member. Conversation labs provide intensive, strategic language listening/receptive practice and speaking/expressive practice opportunities for our students in small groups of 7 participants each, across all of our language programs (currently 11). The WLRC Coordinator position is vital to the programming on which all of our lower-division students and faculty rely, and that is moreover a critical component of ensuring progress in aural/receptive and oral/expressive language proficiency.

Department Overview:

The Department of World Languages currently offers majors in three languages, minors and certificates in nine languages, and language instruction in eleven languages. The Department of World Languages’ mission is to practice and foster linguistic, cultural, and critical thinking competencies that will allow students to succeed in a wide variety of careers both in Idaho and around the world. Our department’s mission aligns with key components of both the College of Arts and Sciences’ and the Boise State University’s mission statements. Central to the COAS mission statement is the aim “to enhance the ethical and cultural foundation of society through education, research, creative activity and community engagement” and, in so doing, to have faculty, staff and students “discover and share knowledge and engage and enrich our local and global communities.” Similarly, Boise State’s mission, key themes and vision all emphasize our university’s objective to provide an innovative, educational environment that prepares students to successfully make “statewide and global impact.” Our philosophy is to promote respect, understanding, tolerance, and celebration of cultures worldwide. (https://www.boisestate.edu/worldlang/)

Level Scope:

Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees at the entry or intermediate level. Functions as advisor to unit and administration and sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results. Analyzes and resolves problems through drawing from prior experiences. Interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of campus resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

60% of Time the WLRC Coordinator must:

• Hire, train and supervise the student lab assistants who provide WLRC support, conversation lab in the target language, and study groups in English for language learners in all languages taught in WL.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of student conversation lab and desk assistants who monitor the computer lab and assist students with class lab assignments, registration for labs, device and book check-out and other academic issues.
• Support the university’s mission to offer experiential learning and internship opportunities, as well as student success and retention goals, by employing students on campus.
• Recruit and interview bilingual/multilingual student employees via contacts with WL faculty, the College Assistance Migrant Program, Handshake, the BSU International Student Office and student contacts.
• OER Editing - oversee the upkeep of OER materials in all languages, links in pressbooks, etc.
• Coordinate with faculty to assure that all lab activities meet established curricular needs (including course learning outcomes) and standards as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Schedule and coordinate the conversation labs for all languages.

35% of Time the WLRC Coordinator must:

• Provide support to World Languages faculty
• Administer WLRC finances
• Oversee, coordinate, collect and disseminate all department publicity via email, newsletters and social media
• Oversee and coordinate all World Language events held in the WLRC

5% of Time the WLRC Coordinator will:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of proficiency-oriented methodologies
• Expertise in new language learning platforms and technologies
• Ability to hold workshops and webinars for faculty on new technologies for second-language pedagogy
• Commitment to professional development
• Dedication to supporting and promoting World Languages programming and outreach
• Cross-cultural sensitivity
• Expertise with Windows and Mac hardware

MinimumQualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant professional experience OR Master’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.A. in Education, Educational Technology, a World Language, or related field
• Native or near-native fluency in English
• Native or near-native fluency in a language other than English
• Demonstrable ability to teach lower- and upper-division World Language courses
• Experience teaching at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of World Language instruction
• Experience in the organization of a language learning center/computer laboratory, including supervision of staff, scheduling of activities, budgetary processes, and application of copyright issues in a multimedia environment
• Significant related work experience in instructional technology, foreign world language pedagogy, e-learning, CALL, and foreign world language/culture media
• Some leadership experience leading dynamic groups and coordinating schedules for part-time student employees

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is $55,057.60 annually.Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:

Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
Current CV / Resume
Contact information for 2 Professional References

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/