EF International Language Campuses | Academic Manager

Description Position at EF International Language Campuses Role: Academic Manager-Summer 2025 Location: Thornwood, NY Compensation: $1,238 / Week (exempt) *All applicants must be age 21 or older Who we are: EF is the world's leading educational travel provider with over 55 years of experience. With our International Summer Schools, we offer young learners the opportunity to spend 2 - 4 weeks in North America, improving their English language skills in a robust program while participating in a full-activity program of sports, discos, parties, excursions, and lots more! Who You Are Are you passionate about travel and languages? Do you believe that students studying abroad have the opportunity of a lifetime? Are you dynamic, outgoing, and energetic? If so, this role could be the one for you. About the role: In this role, you will assume overall responsibility for the Academic aspects of the campus, support the teaching staff, and ensure a high level of customer service and student satisfaction, with support from the Sr. Academic Manager. Your key tasks will consist of, but not be limited to: Setting up the school and physically ensuring all classrooms meet EF specifications and are maintained throughout the season. Coordinating timetables for all academic groups, completing intake schedules, and setting up classes using EF's production system. Allocating teachers and classrooms to groups of students and playing a 'hands-on' role in allocating students into classes on the first days in school. Managing academic stock, including exam papers, certificates, teaching supplies, and equipment. Managing all teaching staff at your campus and working with other Senior Staff to ensure full integration of teaching staff into the team. Delivering initial teacher briefing, daily and weekly meetings. Teacher observations, feedback, and development. Planning and implementation of graduations together with activities team. Responsible for the training and management of the academic team, including special programs, under direction of the Senior Academic Manager Collating/reviewing academic paperwork, and inputting data into EF's production system. Welfare and discipline within the classroom. Responding to problems and emergency situations should they arise. Requirements University degree or equivalent, preferred. TEFL certificate or equivalent, preferred. Minimum six months of teaching experience or one summer teaching for EF. Have the right to live and work in the country of employment. Complete fluency in English. Attend an in-person training session before your contract commences. Preferred Qualifications: Management and administrative experience. Enthusiastic, organized, and a natural leader. Capable of using your own initiative. University degree in TESOL or similar field. Applicants must be age 21 or older After a summer of working as an Academic Manager, you will leave having created truly amazing memories for your students and managed a team of international staff. You will expand your problem-solving skills by utilizing resources provided by EF and collaborating with staff from around the world. Your communication skills will be maximized to ensure a smooth experience for everyone. Why you'll love working here: Perks, Benefits, and more! This is the most fun, high caliber place you'll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they've been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they'll probably tell you the same thing: it's the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support. In addition, you can expect: Continuous professional development Work in a truly international environment Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition. The potential for future career opportunities with EF. About EF Education First Some companies are in the Business of Technology. Others are in the Business of Finance...Sports...Or Soft Drinks. At EF, we're in a different kind of business. One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important. We're in the Business of Understanding. For over 60 years we've been the leader in international educational programs and culturally rich travel experiences with the power to change how people think, feel and act. The programs we deliver open the world to students and travelers in ways that challenge biases, overcome barriers, and pave the way for a more understanding world. You'll find us working across more than 50 countries, with offices in some of the world's greatest cities - each one filled with smart, driven people who push each other to be better every day. And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team. But it's what we do with it - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world...that makes all the difference.

Created: 2024-12-15