Concordia College
Spanish Language Summer Program Director or Co-Director - North Site (2025)
Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, United States, 56563
Spanish Language Summer Program Director or Co-Director - North Site (2025)Concordia is fully committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment decisions in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, Lorentzsen Hall, Room 150, (Phone) 218-299-3339.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity in the recruitment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you find our online application system difficult or need assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339.
Posting InformationPosition Title:
Spanish Language Summer Program Director or Co-Director - North Site (2025)
Position Type:
CLV Seasonal - Summer
Employment Status:
Seasonal
Number of Months:
2
General Employment Period:
Six weeks in the summer (June 2-July 13)Staff orientation: June 2-8Summer programs: June 9 – July 13
Minimum Salary:
Base salary is $900/week while in residence, with increases possible based on education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic FunctionThe dean (summer language program director) of a Concordia Language Village is responsible for the overall operations of the summer program of their individual Village. This includes planning, recruiting, and implementation in the areas of program, staff, budget, operations, 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.
In 2025, the dean at the North Site will lead five weeks of programming with a one-week youth overnight program and a day camp each week. No two- or four-week programs will take place at this site in 2025.
If you are applying to co-dean with another person, please make sure this is clear in both of your applications.
Responsibilities
Program
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.
Develop or maintain the educational program and schedule, within the philosophy of Concordia Language Villages.
Attend Village Leadership Councils for organizing summer programs and professional enrichment.
Ensure that the Village program is operated in accordance with established standards and policies.
Facilitate the gathering of feedback on the Village program by villagers and staff.
Consult with Language Villages administrators on program needs and implementation.
Promote the health, safety, and well-being of all participants.
Keep current with professional development in immersion-based language education.
Staffing
Be an active and visible member of your Language Village, including staff supervision.
Review summer seasonal staff applications, conduct candidate interviews, and onboard staff.
Direct the implementation of Individual Village Orientation and ongoing staff training.
Promote the health, safety, and well-being of all staff members.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Village staff and the Language Villages office staff.
Conduct regular staff meetings for communication and logistical planning.
Implement Concordia Language Villages policies and procedures.
Foster professional development and growth among staff members.
Program Support
Be a steward of your Language Village site, resources, and relationships.
Ensure effective communication between your Village program and Language Villages administrators.
Monitor and adhere to budget relating to program expenditures and staffing.
Coordinate all opening and closing procedures of your Village.
Communication and Public Relations
Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians, staff, and the general public on behalf of your Language Village.
Support the administrative team in content development for publications and promotional initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Intermediate-High or higher proficiency in Spanish and English.
Commitment to immersion language and cultural education.
Knowledge of effective teaching strategies for second language learning.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Minimum age of 25 (American Camp Association standard).
Ability to perform the essential functions of the dean position.
Availability for all orientation and session dates.
Possess valid work authorization for the United States.
Commitment to the missions of Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages; and to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in 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.
Position Opening Date10/25/2024
Position Closing Date11/29/2024
Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents:
Other Document
Concordia College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action college.
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Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, Lorentzsen Hall, Room 150, (Phone) 218-299-3339.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity in the recruitment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you find our online application system difficult or need assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339.
Posting InformationPosition Title:
Spanish Language Summer Program Director or Co-Director - North Site (2025)
Position Type:
CLV Seasonal - Summer
Employment Status:
Seasonal
Number of Months:
2
General Employment Period:
Six weeks in the summer (June 2-July 13)Staff orientation: June 2-8Summer programs: June 9 – July 13
Minimum Salary:
Base salary is $900/week while in residence, with increases possible based on education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic FunctionThe dean (summer language program director) of a Concordia Language Village is responsible for the overall operations of the summer program of their individual Village. This includes planning, recruiting, and implementation in the areas of program, staff, budget, operations, 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.
In 2025, the dean at the North Site will lead five weeks of programming with a one-week youth overnight program and a day camp each week. No two- or four-week programs will take place at this site in 2025.
If you are applying to co-dean with another person, please make sure this is clear in both of your applications.
Responsibilities
Program
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.
Develop or maintain the educational program and schedule, within the philosophy of Concordia Language Villages.
Attend Village Leadership Councils for organizing summer programs and professional enrichment.
Ensure that the Village program is operated in accordance with established standards and policies.
Facilitate the gathering of feedback on the Village program by villagers and staff.
Consult with Language Villages administrators on program needs and implementation.
Promote the health, safety, and well-being of all participants.
Keep current with professional development in immersion-based language education.
Staffing
Be an active and visible member of your Language Village, including staff supervision.
Review summer seasonal staff applications, conduct candidate interviews, and onboard staff.
Direct the implementation of Individual Village Orientation and ongoing staff training.
Promote the health, safety, and well-being of all staff members.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Village staff and the Language Villages office staff.
Conduct regular staff meetings for communication and logistical planning.
Implement Concordia Language Villages policies and procedures.
Foster professional development and growth among staff members.
Program Support
Be a steward of your Language Village site, resources, and relationships.
Ensure effective communication between your Village program and Language Villages administrators.
Monitor and adhere to budget relating to program expenditures and staffing.
Coordinate all opening and closing procedures of your Village.
Communication and Public Relations
Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians, staff, and the general public on behalf of your Language Village.
Support the administrative team in content development for publications and promotional initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Intermediate-High or higher proficiency in Spanish and English.
Commitment to immersion language and cultural education.
Knowledge of effective teaching strategies for second language learning.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Minimum age of 25 (American Camp Association standard).
Ability to perform the essential functions of the dean position.
Availability for all orientation and session dates.
Possess valid work authorization for the United States.
Commitment to the missions of Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages; and to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in 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.
Position Opening Date10/25/2024
Position Closing Date11/29/2024
Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents:
Other Document
Concordia College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action college.
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