Assistant Director, Bilingual E-Library at University of Houston - Downtown in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Salary Range: $65,866/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY 

The Assistant Director, Bilingual E-Library Project assists with all aspects of the bilingual e-library operation, including planning and managing resources, budget review and allocation, managing support staff, overseeing program projects, researching, identifying, and implementing. 

DUTIES 

• Assists the director in overseeing and managing program operations, reviewing progress, and directing resources as necessary


• Manages and supports program technologies and projects and works with students, faculty, and staff on E-library projects


• Supervises, assigns work, hires, schedules, trains, develops, evaluates, and directs personnel 


• Conducts service assessment and user surveys, provides reports to director, plans and implements continuous improvement processes 


• Works with the leaders/managers of each of the activities teams to plan, follow up, and monitor the development of each of the activities 


• Conducts visits to the field and networks with partner schools 


• Designs interactive games and videos that are in alignment with the e-books and support the development of reading and writing skills 


• Monitors and improves the E-library Youtube channel to make sure that the channel is on target with the goal of the project 

MARGINAL DUTIES 

• Performs all other duties as assigned 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Reports: 

• None

Delegation of Work: 

• N/A 

Supervision Given:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of literacy instruction 


• Knowledge of bilingual teaching and pedagogy 


• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position 

Skills: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 


• Strong skills with office productivity tools 


• Strong skills with technical instruction tools and platforms 

Abilities: 

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community in English and Spanish 

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Primary Work Location: 

• Works in an office environment 

Physical Demands: 

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements


• The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks 


• Must have precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors 

EEO/AA

Required Education: 

• Master's degree in education or a related social science field 

Required Experience: 

•  Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience 

License/Certification: 

• None required 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bilingual education teaching certificate 


• Experience with teaching K-12 bilingual education 

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