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  NYSAFLT Assistant Director

Job Posting: Assistant Director
New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers Inc.

The New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers Inc. is seeking to fill the newly-created part-time position of Assistant Director. Starting date is January 1, 2009. (See complete job description below.) Hours are flexible. Starting salary is $5,000. Location is not a factor. Preference will be given to NYSAFLT members. Candidates are requested to submit a résumé and letter of interest outlining their qualifications for this position to NYSAFLT, Inc., 2400 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214, postmarked no later than July 28th, 2008. For more information, contact John Carlino, Executive Director at hq@nysaflt.org or at (716) 836-3130.

Job Description, Assistant Director
NYSAFLT Constitution and By-Laws

Duties of Assistant Director

Works under a three-year renewable service contract, under the supervision of the President of NYSAFLT and with a salary approved by the Board of Directors. The Assistant Director shall remain knowledgeable about the structure and operation of NYSAFLT. The Assistant Director shall work in conjunction with the Executive Committee, keeping the Executive Committee and Board of Directors informed of ongoing activities.

  • Attends all Board of Directors meetings, the Annual Meeting and other events as requested. Carries out tasks as requested at any of these meetings.
  • Assists the Executive Committee and Board of Directors as requested.
  • Oversees all Standing Committees
    • Maintains regular contact with Committee Chairpersons.
    • Serves as liaison between the Committee Chairpersons and the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
    • Identifies and reports to the Board and Executive Committee the needs of the Committees to ensure effective performance.
    • May recommend changes to the Committee Handbook for Board approval.
    • Makes approved changes to the Committee Handbook and disseminates the updates to the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Committee Chairpersons.
    • Coordinates Committee reports to be presented to the Board of Directors.
  • Oversees the Awards, Scholarships and Grants process
    • Acquires and coordinates distribution of necessary plaques, gifts, certificates, checks, etc.
    • Serves as the general contact person for all awards, scholarships, and grants.
  • Supports the publication process for the Journal, Newsletter, and Annual Meeting Publication; Oversees the Foreign Language Week Mailing.
    • Participates in the proofreading process for all NYSAFLT publications.
    • Collaborates with the Executive Director, the editors, printers, the Webmaster, and others as necessary to develop and assure quality publications.
    • Coordinates Foreign Language Week activities with the appropriate committee chairpersons (i.e. Governor’s proclamation from the Public Relations Committee, suggested activities from the Curricular Enhancement Committee, Poster Contest winners’ information from the Poster Contest Committee).
  • Promotes the goals of NYSAFLT.
  • Maintains confidentiality in all of NYSAFLT’s operations.

The Assistant Director is responsible to the President of NYSAFLT as the representative of the Board of Directors and is a collaborator with the Executive Director. This is a three-year renewable contract with a paid salary under the supervision of the President, with approval of the Board of Directors. The Assistant Director will receive an annual performance review by the President after input from the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. If the review represents any significant concerns, the Board would be made aware of them, at the discretion of the President.