At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead campus operations and ensure a high-quality experience for students abroad.
- Company: Join EF Language Abroad, a global leader in immersive education since 1965.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, discounts on programs, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community dedicated to fostering understanding across cultures.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by empowering students and staff in a dynamic international environment.
- Qualifications: Fluent in English with school leadership experience and a positive, approachable attitude.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 100000 $ per year.
At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken.
As a School Director, you oversee all campus operations and staff, ensuring students have a safe, enjoyable, and high-quality experience abroad. Leading the Vancouver Campus team, you manage daily operations, staff development, and student welfare while maintaining EF’s standards of excellence. The role also involves budget and facility oversight, close collaboration with global sales offices, and strong partnerships with external suppliers. The School Director reports directly into the Director of Operations for Canada.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Compliance & Policy: Ensure best practices are followed at all times in line with EF policy, local accreditation standards, and criteria.
- Leadership: Act as an inspirational, forward-thinking, and dynamic leader; empowering staff in their roles; and ensuring effective management and professional development.
- Performance Management: Set clear team and individual goals / KPIs, track progress, and drive results through strong team engagement and accountability.
- Financial & Operational Management: Analyze cost drivers to maintain profitability; manage budgets and capacity effectively; and grow revenue and service areas across campus.
- Safeguarding & Welfare: Take responsibility for the health, safety, and duty of care of all students and staff, ensuring policies are followed.
- Customer Service: Deliver exemplary service, meet student feedback targets, and ensure timely resolution of issues, complaints, and disciplinary matters.
- Accommodation & Facilities: Monitor residential and homestay capacity for seasonal and long-term growth and maintain facilities and residences to a high standard.
- Supplier & Partner Relations: Negotiate effectively with suppliers and collaborate with external partners to meet agreed service standards.
- Sales & Revenue Growth: Liaise with EF’s global sales network to support objectives; oversee in-school sales to maximize opportunities and exceed targets.
- Flexibility & Additional Duties: Be available for some weekend work during peak times and share responsibility for the emergency phone duties.
What We’re Looking For:
- Full fluency in English (reading, writing speaking)
- Previous experience in School Leadership and Campus management
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching, Education Management, or other related field
- Someone who is approachable, friendly, and handles challenges with positivity!
- Detail-oriented with a ‘can-do’ attitude
- Experience living, working, or studying abroad is a plus!
- Full working rights in Canada
- A Team Leader who will empower and motivate our amazing campus teams
- All additional languages are a plus!
What EF offers:
- Discounts on EF programs for Staff, and Staff Friends and Family for all EF Programs
- Free use of EF Hello: a premium Language Learning App
- Tuition Reimbursement for continued Education
- Exciting opportunities for domestic and international career advancement within 2-3 years
- And much more …
Compensation: The salary range for this role is $85k to $100k based on experience.
EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.
School Director employer: Education First
EF Language Abroad is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, where staff are empowered to lead and innovate in a dynamic international environment. Located in Vancouver, the role of School Director offers unique opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and benefits such as tuition reimbursement and discounts on EF programs, all while contributing to our mission of opening the world through education.
