CLTA newsletter May 2019

CLTA NEWSLETTER
partners to provide more opportunities for Chinese
language learners and teachers at all level of
education.
We have developed an activity plan which sets out to
establish new courses in Chinese, creating new
second language acquisition materials, training
Chinese teachers and developing new curricula,
developing textbook and teaching resource center,
and promoting teaching credential programs. Major
activities include Mandarin courses, teacher training
programs, Chinese Language Bridge Cup Contests
for K-12 Students, Chinese Bridge-Chinese
Proficiency Competition for College Students,
Summer Camps, seminars/conferences, community
activities, and cultural events. SF State sees the CI as
one of the important strategic opportunities to
enhance its Chinese language learning and
instruction, reach out to and serve the communities in
Northern California and beyond, contribute to its goal
of internationalization.
Appointment Type
Temporary CSUEU position: Position to end on or
before December 31, 2019. Permanent status may
be earned in this position if it is renewed for four
years without a break in service in accordance with
collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Time Base: Full-Time (1.0)
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM to
5:00 PM
Anticipated Hiring Range
$4,300.00 to $4,500.00 per month ($51,600.00 to
$54,000.00 annually)
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Confucius Institute
(CI) Director, the Program Coordinator provides
complex administrative support to the Director and
manages customer functions for CI, including general
oversight of CI operations, facilities, and telephone
and email inquiries. The incumbent is responsible for
knowledge, interpretation and implementation of SF
State and California State University (CSU) operating
and administrative policies and procedures; and
providing assistance in the planning and
implementation of the programs, workshops, and
activities of CI. The incumbent provides extensive
budgetary analysis, financial planning, human
resources support, administrative reports and account
management for CI, in cooperation with visiting
scholars and supporting the Division of International
Education (DoIE). The incumbent works directly with
faculty and students and assists the Director in
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supervising student staff. The incumbent supports the
Director in performing a variety of administrative and
technical support in financial management, office
operation, and CI program design and coordination;
completing travel forms, reimbursement requests,
budget and expenditure reports; promoting programs
such as Summer Camp in China for American
Students and the Summer Institute for local Chinese
language teachers; and organizing Chinese language
programs and cultural activities, and outreach
services in communities. The incumbent is
responsible for other duties as assigned by the CI
director, and assisting DoIE in administrative support,
educational exchange programs, student service, and
bilingual (English and Chinese) service.
Position Information
Confucius Institute Support and Customer Service
– Responsible for office customers service for CI,
including answering telephones, managing general
correspondence, and hours of operation.
– Respond to routine inquires, take messages and/or
refer inquires as appropriate.
– Develop and maintain CI operational calendar and
hours of operation.
– Develop, receive, review, and track program and
event assessment forms from CI activities.
– Serve as the primary contact for all CI related
requests and inquiries, such as requests for Chinese
classes, presentations, training workshops, Chinese
cultural events, Chinese proficiency tests, and
Confucius Institute Scholarships and Chinese Bridge
programs.
– Manage requests and distribution of outreach and
materials, including event news and announcements
on website. Refer visitors with inquiries to the
appropriate office.
Administrative Coordination
– Support CI Director and team members.
– Responsible for ordering supplies.
– Maintain CI budget and expenditures.
– Responsible for coordinating Director and team
members’ travel arrangements and completing travel
claims.
– Recruit, hire, and train student staff, including the
creation and maintenance of accurate training
materials.
– Inform and assist CI team members with CSU and
SFSU travel, budget, and approval protocol.
– Maintain budget request processes and protocol.
– Assist in the completion of Year-End reports in
collaboration with CI Director.
– Contact appropriate campus departments to resolve