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Program Director, D.C. Schools Project, Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching and Service, Georgetown University

DC Schools Project is a literacy organization serving Washington, D.C.’s low-income immigrant community since 1984. This full-time position is responsible for oversight and coordination of educational programs that serves more than 150 K-12 and 100 adult English language learners in DC Public Schools and community-based organizations. The program employs 15-20 part-time university students who coordinate an additional 200 university student volunteers. Educational programs include one-on-one tutoring, afterschool programs, adult ESL classes, and family literacy initiatives.

Responsibilities

•The position is responsible for university students’ development and understanding of effective community engagement and social justice issues.

•The Program Director may also work in collaboration with other CSJ staff and campus units to provide Georgetown students’ structured opportunities in the District during the summer months that are related to education, immigration, and/or the ESL population.

•In addition, this position advises several student-run groups, supports the development of university volunteer tutors associated with other literacy and education programs, and acts as a resource to other campus programs that focus on immigration issues.

•This position may provide oversight and coordination of alternative spring break trips to the US/Mexico border and may be responsible for planning, coordinating and participating in the trip and directing students in the implementation of pre- and post-trip activities.

•The program director participates in CSJ activities, including staff meetings, retreats, trainings, committees and cross-program collaborations, and acts as a representative of the Center in university-wide activities, such as cross-departmental committee and student group activities.

Requirements

•Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field. A master’s degree and a three years experience in ESL tutoring or literacy programming (or comparable experience) are preferred.

•Applicants should have knowledge of immigration issues; training experience; curriculum development; volunteer recruitment and management; fiscal management experience; advanced organizational skills; and good interpersonal skills.

•Familiarity and experience with university culture and student development is preferred.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please contact Ray Shiu, CSJ Associate Director, at rws23 {at} georgetown(.)edu if you have any questions regarding the position. Apply online at http://hr.georgetown.edu/.

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