(NAME-MCE) Bilingual Teacher Recruiter/Liaison Monmouth OR

[Anselmo Villanueva]

Western Oregon University    Monmouth, Oregon

Bilingual Teacher Recruiter/Liaison
Teacher Education Division
Recruitment Number: S0809

http://www.wou.edu/admin/hr/jobopenings_classified_unclassified.php

http://www.wou.edu/admin/hr/staff/E99360%20Bilingual%20Teacher%20Recruiter%20Liaison.pdf

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin February 15, 2008
and continue until the position is filled.

The Teacher Education Division seeks qualified applicants for a full-time,
limited duration position. This position will work a flexible schedule
around recruitment presentations and events that will include evening and
weekend commitments as well as work hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, totaling a 40 hour work week. This position will be
contracted through June 30, 2008. The possibility for employment beyond June
30, 2008 is dependent upon funding and evaluation of performance.

-- The individual hired for this position will visit and create partnerships
with identified high schools and community colleges with linguistically
diverse populations, linking with career advisors and Teacher Cadet programs
to support interest in the teaching profession.
-- The individual will provide presentations on and off campus at
recruitment events, in both English and Spanish, and link interested
students to admissions as well as cultural and academic support services on
campus.
-- The individual will create promotional materials, maintain databases and
list-serves and advertise test preparation, career development, and
community opportunities.
-- The individual will provide mentoring, advising, and support for
bilingual students interested in a career in teaching.

The university strongly encourages applications from individuals of diverse
backgrounds with a commitment to education.

Qualifications:

Required:
● Bachelor's degree
● Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Spanish
● Dynamic presentation skills
● Independent means of transportation, and driver's license required
● Ability to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
● Familiarity with Latino cultures
● Strong level of initiative and ability to work independently and
collaboratively

Preferred:
● Strong organizational skills
● Ability to multi-task
● Experience working in PK-12 schools, community college, or higher
education
● Familiarity with teacher preparation

Salary is commensurate with experience. Health benefits are included.
Note: Finalists will have a criminal background check completed.

Contact information:

For questions regarding the position, contact Dr. Karie Mize, Search Chair,
mizek at wou.edu, or 503-838-8724.

Required application materials:

• letter of interest detailing how your previous experiences prepared you
for this position
• resume
• contact information for at least three references
• WOU Application form (www.wou.edu/prostaffapp)

Submit application materials to:
S0809 Bilingual Teacher Recruiter/Liaison
Human Resources
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361

-OR- Email as an attachment to employment at wou.edu -OR- Fax to 503-838-8144

Western Oregon University (WOU) is a public comprehensive university located
in the Monmouth-Independence area, the heart of Oregon's lush Willamette
Valley, that serves a large number of Oregon's first generation college
students. WOU is about 20 minutes from Salem, the state's capital, 75
minutes from Portland, the state's cultural hub, and a short drive from the
Oregon coast, mountains, and other scenic areas. The university is located
in an increasingly diverse, bilingual, and rural area in the Willamette
Valley. Our student body of about 5000 undergraduates and 400 graduates
enjoys a vibrant and close-knit intellectual community comparable to the
environment of a small liberal arts college.
Western Oregon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to
increasing the diversity of its workforce