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The College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Maryland is seeking an Executive Director of the National Foreign Language Center. The Executive Director (ED) of the National Foreign Language Center leads a major research unit in the College of Arts & Humanities (ARHU). The position pursues governmental and sponsored research focused on language education at the national and international level and may serve as PI for the Center’s sponsored projects. The ED is responsible for insuring that the terms of all contracts and grants are met in a timely manner consistent with grant agreements and university policies and procedures. The ED works to ensure future funding and business development to sustain the Center and expand its operational capacity. S/he promotes the NFLC’s mission to facilitate multi-lingual communication by US citizens and within the US through intensive and innovative strategic planning and program development with partnering institutions, organizations and enterprises throughout the US and globally. The ED is responsible for maintain and enhancing the visibility and expertise of NFLC through programs, conference presentations and the publication of papers and books on a variety of topics related to the Center’s mission. As unit head, the ED oversees the coordination and implementation of all administrative activity of NFLC and directly supervises the Center’s Deputy Director, Director of Finance and Administration and Director of National Outreach.

View the full job posting at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/42435. For best consideration, please submit your application no later than May 20, 2016.