May 1

Job: Assistant Director, Middlebury College School in the Middle East – Jordan

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Position: Assistant Director, Jordan
Posted by: Middlebury College School in Jordan
Location: Amman, Jordan
Type: full- time

Overview:

Based in Amman, the Assistant Director works with the Director to manage the overall administrative and organizational operation of the School in the Middle East – Jordan.

Job Duties:

Program Administration:

• Designs and implements on-site student orientations that cover all academic, social, safety, and health issues.

• Manages all on-site informational databases including: student information, class registration, class lists, course descriptions, instructor profiles, final grades, and course and program evaluations. Submits all required information to IPOCS and the Office of the Registrar in a timely manner.

• In accordance with individual contracts and program need, the Assistant Director may be required to teach one course per term.

• Along with the Director, acts as liaison between Middlebury and partner universities.

• Assists Director in working with the UJ Language Center in setting up course schedules and classroom scheduling.

• Assists Director with: student discipline; student advising/counseling (academic, personal, medical, career etc.).

• Assists Director in organizing guest lecture series.

• Collects and reviews course syllabi and course materials from faculty before the beginning of each semester.

• With Director, reviews course exams.

• Assists Director in recruiting faculty.

• Assists Director in faculty training and course monitoring/development.

• Coordinates organization of Project Week.

• Identifies and secures student internship placements. Monitors placements throughout the semester and follows up with supervisors.

• Creates/updates faculty handbook, with guidance from Director.

Management and Personnel:

• Reports to the Director of the School in the Middle East – Jordan. In the absence of the Director, has decision-making authority, and is expected to consult with IPOCS on any significant decisions.

• Assists with the training of the Resident Coordinator.

• Upon request, attends meetings of directors of the Middlebury Schools Abroad. A summer meeting is usually held in July on the Middlebury campus while the Language Schools are in session.

• Assists with purchase and maintenance of all necessary office furniture and equipment, including computer equipment and contracts.

External Relations:

• Shares responsibility with Director in serving as liaison with local institutions, ministries of education, U.S. embassies, NGOs, local visa/residence permit issuing agencies and similar bodies, medical institutions, law enforcement agencies, and all other institutions and agencies in Jordan.

• Assists Director in coordinating all on-site arrangements (housing, local transportation, meetings) for visiting delegations, whether by Middlebury personnel or personnel from other institutions whose students attend (or plan to attend) the school abroad.

Budget and Financial:

• Reviews procurement card charges on a biweekly basis.

• Assists Director in preparing School budget.

Program Promotion:

• Updates program website, in coordination with IPOCS and assistance from Resident Coordinator.

• Attends professional conferences, occasionally.

• Visit U.S. colleges & universities to promote School in the Middle East-Jordan, when finances, timing and logistics permit.

• Provides information for updating IPOCS and LS publications.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Interest in working with students
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• In-country living and travel experience
• Familiarity with both U.S. and Jordanian educational systems
• Computer and e-mail skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Familiarity with ACTFL standards and proficiency guidelines and teaching/curriculum development experience desired.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to think creatively
• Crisis management experience highly desired
• Enthusiasm for study abroad and interest in internationalization

For more information and to apply, please visit the job listing.