University of Maryland
Director
🇺🇸 College Park, MD
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $155K - $165K
💻 Operations
🗓️ October 17th, 2025
TESOL
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Director for the Maryland English Institute (MEI). The Director will lead and manage MEI faculty and staff, oversee overall operations, ensure compliance with employment laws, and execute short to mid-term functional strategy while collaborating with College of Education leadership.
Highlights
- Lead and manage the Maryland English Institute faculty and staff.
- Oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Develop and implement short to mid-term (1-3 years) strategies for the department.
- Build relationships with mid and senior-level leadership to influence practices and executive decisions.
- Manage complex problem-solving involving extensive investigation and analysis.
- Required skills include data analytics, negotiation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree, 10 years managing business operations, and 5 years supervising professional staff.
- Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. or Ed.D. related to language, TESOL, or international education.
- Experience with English language teaching or leadership in higher education and demonstrated personnel supervision and team management skills.
- Salary range: $155,000 - $165,000 with regular exempt benefits.
Director Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Maryland English Institute (MEI) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Director. MEI provides high-quality English language instruction and assessment at the postsecondary level for non-native speakers of English, aiming to support academic, professional, and personal language development. MEI accomplishes this mission by offering a full-time, multi-level Intensive English Program, part-time courses for University of Maryland students, programs for international graduate Teaching Assistants, oral communication skill assessments for Teaching Assistants, and custom-designed programs for both UMD affiliates and external organizations. MEI delivers rigorous academic courses while fostering a positive, supportive learning environment and promoting cross-cultural understanding. The Director will lead and manage the MEI faculty and staff, be responsible for the overall operation of the Institute, and report directly to the Dean of the College of Education. The Director will support the strategic vision of the Institute and collaborate with the College of Education faculty and staff.
Responsible for managing a sub-department or sub-unit within a department or College. Sets direction for the team assigns tasks and manages project execution. Exercises latitude and independence in assignments.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
• Ownership of short to mid-term (1-3 years) execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the Department.
• Problems faced are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis.
• Requires ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches and ability to communicate and influence executive
leadership.
• Builds working relationships with mid and senior-level leadership.
• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of
projects.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Manages a team of professionals and support staff.
• Other duties as assigned"
Physical Demands:
*Sedentary work is performed in a normal office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
*Must be able to read a computer screen and type for extended periods
*Must be able to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Preferences :
• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a field related to language, TESOL, multilingual learner education, or international education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of anti-racist pedagogy and experience integrating diversity, equity, and belonging efforts in courses, programs, or institutional processes.
• Knowledge of future trends and innovations in English language learning and higher education.
• Evidence of data-informed decision-making
• Experience working with faculty in higher education.
• Ability to forge relationships across campus and design new courses and programs.
The Maryland English Institute (MEI) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Director. MEI provides high-quality English language instruction and assessment at the postsecondary level for non-native speakers of English, aiming to support academic, professional, and personal language development. MEI accomplishes this mission by offering a full-time, multi-level Intensive English Program, part-time courses for University of Maryland students, programs for international graduate Teaching Assistants, oral communication skill assessments for Teaching Assistants, and custom-designed programs for both UMD affiliates and external organizations. MEI delivers rigorous academic courses while fostering a positive, supportive learning environment and promoting cross-cultural understanding. The Director will lead and manage the MEI faculty and staff, be responsible for the overall operation of the Institute, and report directly to the Dean of the College of Education. The Director will support the strategic vision of the Institute and collaborate with the College of Education faculty and staff.
Responsible for managing a sub-department or sub-unit within a department or College. Sets direction for the team assigns tasks and manages project execution. Exercises latitude and independence in assignments.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
• Ownership of short to mid-term (1-3 years) execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the Department.
• Problems faced are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis.
• Requires ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches and ability to communicate and influence executive
leadership.
• Builds working relationships with mid and senior-level leadership.
• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of
projects.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Manages a team of professionals and support staff.
• Other duties as assigned"
Physical Demands:
*Sedentary work is performed in a normal office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
*Must be able to read a computer screen and type for extended periods
*Must be able to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Preferences :
• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a field related to language, TESOL, multilingual learner education, or international education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of anti-racist pedagogy and experience integrating diversity, equity, and belonging efforts in courses, programs, or institutional processes.
• Knowledge of future trends and innovations in English language learning and higher education.
• Evidence of data-informed decision-making
• Experience working with faculty in higher education.
• Ability to forge relationships across campus and design new courses and programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Ten (10) years of professional experience managing business operations. Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
• Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
• Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Ten (10) years of professional experience managing business operations. Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
• Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
• Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Education:
Master's degree in a field related to language, TESOL, multilingual learner education, or international education.
Experience:
• Experience with English (as an additional language) teaching in higher education and/or leadership.
• Proven personnel supervision and team management skills
Master's degree in a field related to language, TESOL, multilingual learner education, or international education.
Experience:
• Experience with English (as an additional language) teaching in higher education and/or leadership.
• Proven personnel supervision and team management skills
Required Application Materials:
- Cover Letter
- CV/Resume
- 3 Professional References
Best Consideration Date: June 23, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
EDUC-Dean-Maryland English Institute
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$155,000-$165,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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