What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of English as a Second Language position at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College?
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.
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.
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_1621P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
06/30/2026
Job Open Date
04/22/2025
Job Close Date
05/01/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
Contact Name
Reynolds HR
Email
HR@reynolds.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until filled. Application reviews will begin April 27, 2025. The prospective start date for this position will be in May 2025.
This is a grant funded position to coordinate the English as a Second Language program through 6/30/2026.
This is a grant funded position to coordinate the English as a Second Language program through 6/30/2026.
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.
Salary : $69,000
