Director, Center Equity English Learners

CEEL Director Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Partner with CEEL’s Executive Director on the implementation of the Center’s Strategic Plan, including the creation and delivery of research, resources and professional learning opportunities for educational practitioners, researchers, and policymakers in support of CEEL’s mission.

Contribute to CEEL’s research/scholarship and publication agendas through conference presentations, authoring/co-authoring publications including but not limited to CEEL’s Policy and Educational Briefs.

Build and strengthen partnerships with LMU’s School of Education (SOE) faculty, staff, students, and with schools, districts and other external organizations.

Direct operational aspects of the Center for Equity for English Learners, including collaboration with CEEL’s Executive Director to manage business operations, conduct short‑term and long‑term planning for Center activities, and supervise/guide the Center’s Research & Policy and Professional Learning Directors/Assistant Directors and Operations Team.

Provide strategic oversight and direction for CEEL’s marketing and communications plan, ensuring alignment with Center priorities.

Lead the development of CEEL’s research, policy and professional learning pillars while guiding cross‑branch innovation and partnership.

Steward CEEL leadership in the acquisition of research, resources, content and materials that support the educational community in research and professional development efforts focused on linguistically diverse learners.

In partnership with CEEL senior leadership, guide CEEL’s research and evaluation efforts and complete written research and evaluation reports.

In partnership with CEEL senior leadership, oversee CEEL’s professional learning initiatives, including Signature Programs and other educational pathways to include course and/or certificate development, and coordinate efforts with district, county, and university partners.

Present research findings and professional development sessions at Center and other industry conferences.

Manage and oversee the CEEL Team and consultants in the development of content, materials, multimedia, and other resources for professional development sessions.

Support the Executive Director in diversifying and growing CEEL’s individual and institutional donor base.

Acquire additional grant funding or contracts for project development, professional learning & development, and research and evaluation efforts.

Effectively lead and manage the Center’s budget, including budget development, grant/contract fiscal management and related financial reporting duties.

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

• Typically a Doctorate Degree in Education or equivalent experience in research and evaluation.
• Ten years of experience with schools and school systems responding to the needs of linguistically and culturally diverse students in the PK‑12 system.
• Advanced curricular and instructional knowledge appropriate for linguistically diverse students in multilingual settings.
• Extensive knowledge in research, principles, practices, methods and techniques for first and second language acquisition.
• Successful leadership and administrative skills appropriate for research, professional development, training, program planning and group collaboration.
• Experience with developing, overseeing and managing finances and budgets for academic centers, federal/state grants and contracts, and project budgets.
• Evidence of successfully securing diverse funding streams including private and government grants, contracts, institutional and individual donors and other revenue streams.
• Effective organizational and project management abilities.
• Accomplished writing, publication, communication and presentation skills.
• Bilingual capability is desirable.

Term:
Fixed Term (Staff Term)
Salary Range: $ – $ (Salary commensurate with…