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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Coordinator of English as a Second Language

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Posting Summary

Working Title Coordinator of English as a Second Language

Role Title 12 month-Instructor

Role Code 01023-SW

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band 00

Position Number 283GA026

Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Agency/Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)

Work Location Richmond (City) - 760

Hiring Range Salary commensurate with education and experience; up to $69,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category B-Professional

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

As assigned by dean.

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

The Coordinator of English as a Second Language is responsible for discipline administration to include enrollment and retention of ESL program students, coordination of placement testing, recruitment and development of part-time faculty, academic scheduling of classes, and supervision of program support staff. The Coordinator will represent Reynolds in VCCS-wide disciplinary/ curricular conversations. The position is housed in the School of Humanities and Social Studies (SHSS), and the coordinator will be a part of the SHSS leadership team working in support of School and College priorities.

The Coordinator of ESL will also collaborate with the SHSS administration and other college stakeholders to scale the program to meet current community demand and act on opportunities for recruitment growth alongside recruitment happening via the College's Office of Admissions. The Coordinator may also instruct up to one course an academic term in support of program needs.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution in the field or Master's degree with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in TESOL from an accredited institution and the equivalent.

Demonstrated ability to: Understand the wide range of ESL learners and lead a program that supports English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or readiness for college-level curricula.

Use educational technology (Canvas, Zoom, Teams).

Effectively comprehend, interpret, and contribute policies and procedures.

Communicate effectively with multi-cultural populations.

Ability to collaborate across units of an organization.

Additional Considerations

Two (2) years of full-time experience teaching ESL at a two-year institution of higher learning. Understanding of best practices in ESL recruitment, intake, and testing. Chair experience/ program administration with duties of faculty oversight, support, and evaluation preferred.

The selected candidate must be able to pass the college's pre-employment security screening.

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Travel between campuses, as needed.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1690P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary) 06/30/2027

Job Open Date 07/03/2025

Job Close Date 10/10/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Agency Website www.reynolds.edu

Contact Name Reynolds HR

Email HR@reynolds.edu

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is open until filled. Application reviews will begin Aug 20, 2025. The prospective start date for this position will be in Aug 2025.

This is a grant funded position to coordinate the English as a Second Language program through 6/30/2027.

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86583