Academic Coordinator (Summer)

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Academic Coordinator (Summer)

Company

EF Education First

Job description

DescriptionPosition at EF International Language CampusesAcademic Coordinator (Summer)Brighton (Adults School)Full Time/Fixed TermDo you have a passion for education? Are you bold, confident and charismatic? Are you interested in working at the heart of an educational establishment with a mixture of nationalities and cultures? If so, EF Education First invites you to spend summer opening the world with education, as an Academic Coordinator in Brighton!EF Education First’s mission is opening the world through education.A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about-we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.Your RoleEF Brighton is currently looking for an Academic Coordinator to join our vibrant and diverse academic team, supporting our Director of Studies (DOS) and ensuring the smooth administration of our academic programmes. The role runs throughout summer 2024, on a fixed term contract and with permanent opportunities available afterwards.Responsibilities

  • To ensure the smooth, effective administration of all academic programmes
  • To ensure students receive the highest levels of customer service in the Academic department
  • To support the Academic team and teaching teams by ensuring the smooth day to day running of the department
  • To support the DOS with timetabling, ensuring all students are allocated to appropriate classes taking into account special requests, budgetary parameters, visa types and additional courses (e.g. internship), all classes are allocated to appropriate rooms and working with the DOS to ensure teachers are properly assigned to classes
  • Ensures timetables are finalised in a timely manner for students and teachers and are accurate
  • Conducts regular checks on teacher administration and provides feedback as directed by DOS
  • Cover for teacher absence as directed by DOS
  • Shares emergency phone duty on a rota basis
  • Deals with student enquiries, problems and complaints as required
  • Assists with attendance monitoring (attendance check, follow up, issue of attendance letters, etc)

Requirements

  • Qualified EFL teacher (CELTA or equivalent)
  • Customer service focused with excellent communication and people skills
  • Strong MS Office skills
  • Enjoys working in busy & varied environment
  • Excellent customer service skills, communication & people skills
  • Ability to handle difficult situations with ease, remaining calm & positive under pressure
  • All offers are subject to a clear DBS check and two references
  • Right to work in the UK
  • C2 level of English

Why you will love EF Brighton

  • Continuous professional development for all staff
  • Work in a truly international environment
  • Regular social events
  • Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided
  • Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
  • Global career opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • External trainings on safeguarding and mental health first aid
  • Two minutes away from Brighton beach
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Warm and friendly working environment
  • Accommodation provided if necessary

What do our staff say?”Able to meet, work with, train and develop a large number of interesting people from all walks of life””You are encouraged to take on as many challenges as possible, which helps you progress as a professional.””I have enjoyed the opportunity to forge my skills in a management position.”EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

Expected salary

Location

Brighton

Job date

Sat, 11 May 2024 22:24:39 GMT

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