J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Coordinator of English as a Second Language
🇺🇸 Richmond, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $69K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 15th, 2025
Canvas
TESOL
Edtech.com's Summary
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is hiring a Coordinator of English as a Second Language. The coordinator manages ESL program enrollment, retention, placement testing, faculty recruitment, class scheduling, and supervises support staff while collaborating with school leadership and college stakeholders to expand and align the program with community demand.
Highlights
- Administer ESL program discipline including enrollment, retention, placement testing, and academic scheduling.
- Recruit and develop part-time ESL faculty; supervise program support staff.
- Represent the college in VCCS-wide disciplinary and curricular discussions.
- Collaborate with School of Humanities and Social Studies leadership and other stakeholders to grow the program.
- May teach up to one ESL course per academic term.
- Use educational technology tools such as Canvas, Zoom, and Teams.
- Requires a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in TESOL or equivalent.
- Prefers two years of full-time collegiate ESL teaching experience and program administration skills.
- Salary up to $69,000, commensurate with education and experience.
- Position is grant-funded through June 30, 2027, with travel between campuses as needed.
Coordinator of English as a Second Language Full Description
Coordinator of English as a Second Language
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This position is open until filled. Application reviews will begin Aug 20, 2025. The prospective start date for this position will be in Aug 2025.
This is a grant funded position to coordinate the English as a Second Language program through 6/30/2027.
This is a grant funded position to coordinate the English as a Second Language program through 6/30/2027.
Posting Details
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.
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.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Travel between campuses, as needed.
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.
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.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Travel between campuses, as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | FAC_1690P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) | 06/30/2027
Job Open Date | 07/03/2025
Job Close Date | 10/10/2025
Open Until Filled | Yes
Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name | Reynolds HR
Email | HR@reynolds.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is open until filled. Application reviews will begin Aug 20, 2025. The prospective start date for this position will be in Aug 2025.
This is a grant funded position to coordinate the English as a Second Language program through 6/30/2027.
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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86583
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) | 06/30/2027
Job Open Date | 07/03/2025
Job Close Date | 10/10/2025
Open Until Filled | Yes
Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name | Reynolds HR
Email | HR@reynolds.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is open until filled. Application reviews will begin Aug 20, 2025. The prospective start date for this position will be in Aug 2025.
This is a grant funded position to coordinate the English as a Second Language program through 6/30/2027.
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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86583
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Masters degree (in any field) + 18 graduate credits in TESOL/Applied Linguistics (or related field)
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have 2 or more years of teaching experience at the collegiate level?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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