[NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:710] Vacancy notice

From: Noreen Lopez (nlopez@pbs.org)
Date: Mon Sep 20 1999 - 19:14:46 EDT


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PBS LiteracyLink has a position vacancy for an Associate Director of our
new Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships project - CONNECT. Please share
the following with anyone who might be interested. Thanks.

Associate Director, CONNECT Project 

September 17, 1999 

POSITION TITLE: Associate Director, CONNECT Project 
CORPORATE AREA: Learning Ventures 
DEPARTMENT: ALS/LiteracyLink 
STATUS:Regular/Full-time 
SUPERVISOR:Director, LiteracyLink 
SALARY: Open 

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

     Minimum 6 years professional experience in English as a Second
Language (ESL) as a teacher,
     curriculum developer or instructional designer. 
     Experience in developing and managing projects. 
     Experience with computer-based learning/instruction and distance
education preferred. 

EDUCATION/TRAINING: 

     Bachelors degree in ESL, adult education or related field. 


TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

     Strong relationships with ESL, literacy, and/or adult learning
organizations. 
     Excellent communication skills: public speaking, writing, and
interpersonal communication. 
     Excellent interpersonal skills. 
     Strong organizational skills: attention to detail, creative problem
solving, and ability to manage multiple tasks
     simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment. 
     Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading ability. 
     Skilled at navigating the Internet and using Web browsers and email. 


OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES IMPORTANT TO THE POSITION: 

     Familiarity with federally funded projects, federal regulations,
line-item budgets and contracts. 


OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE: 

     Develop and manage LiteracyLink's Project CONNECT which is developing
online instruction for adults
     whose first language is not English. This involves coordinating all
aspects of the project with several other
     partners in this five-year federally funded project. 


PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

     Oversee the development of all online materials and marketing
materials for the project. 
     Coordinate activities with all partners participating in the project. 
     Work closely with the partners, outside evaluator, public TV stations,
and an Advisory Group, to ensure
     excellent technical support, online content development, marketing,
distribution, customer service, and
     other support services. 
     Attend professional conferences related to ESL, adult education and
literacy, and outreach. 
     Provide curriculum, editorial and design feedback for the online
components. 
     Serve as primary contact for Project CONNECT. 
     Prepare federal and other reports. 
     Work with other LiteracyLink and PBS staff regarding ESL issues. 
     Perform other duties as assigned. 


If you are interested in applying for the above position, please submit
letter of interest, resume, and salary
requirements to: 

PBS
ATTN: Ms. Lanie Odlum
1320 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314
email: jobs@pbs.org 

PBS's Job Hotline (703) 739-5298
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Noreen Lopez, Director
LiteracyLink® Service
Public Broadcasting Service
1320 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314
email: nlopez@pbs.org
phone: (703)739-8692,fax:(703)739-8495
Web: <http://www.pbs.org/literacy/>



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