Summer Center Director

Center Director

We are seeking Center Directors to ensure the delivery of our exciting international summer school program in our Summer Schools in North America for 2026 Summer.

The MLA Center Director is a full-time, seasonal position (mid-June until mid-August). As the Center Director, you would be the main point of contact at an MLA Summer School and responsible for all operations and employees. You will reside on campus and monitor the safety and well-being of international high school students attending our cultural immersion program.

Position Overview

• Responsible for the overall Management of the Summer School
• Reports to Operations Manager
• 6 working days per week
• 1 Day off per week
• The Center Director is required to reside on campus for the duration of the program. They will also oversee nightly on-call responsibilities.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Positive outlook
• Enthusiasm
• Dedicated leader
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work long hours in a high-pressure environment

Company

For 50 years, MLA World has been bridging cultures together through education and world travel. We are a company dedicated to encouraging the growth of global citizens through English language learning abroad and safe, culturally immersive youth programming. With travel and education at the forefront of our mission, MLA’s work culture is always exciting and full of change. We are an international team who loves sharing culture, stories of travel, and a passion for working with youth and enlarging their perspectives of the world.

Company

Mission Statement

MLA Move Language Ahead is an industry leader committed to providing premier international study abroad programs that ensure the highest levels of safety, education, and cultural immersion.

Locations and Dates

USA

• Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ: 20th of June - 14th of August
• Pitzer College, Claremont, CA: 27th of June - 14th of August
• Florida International University in Miami, FL: 27th of June - 1st of August

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

As a successful candidate for this role, you should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent. You are also enthusiastic with excellent organizational skills, the ability to be creative, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment. As a representative of MLA and our values, you will be a good model of those values to subordinates and colleagues.

Further

required skills include:

• Capacity to motivate a team and lead by example
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivation
• Aptitude to effectively use Microsoft Excel
• Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, vendors, and guests

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Prior work experience leading a team
• Prior experience overseeing a strict operating budget
• First Aid certification
• Lifeguard certification
• The completion of a satisfactory background check, including a child abuse clearance, is required

Key Positions Accountabilities

Smaller Centers do not have all management positions, such as a Center Administrator. Those responsibilities would fall to the Center Director who will oversee taking on and delegating such tasks.

Pre-Program

• Attend all required, paid training/induction meetings prior to the start of a session
• Review itineraries and become knowledgeable with all aspects of the program
• Review the Center Set-up Guide and all handbooks
• Become familiar with the MLA Easy Center Management software
• Communicate with the center staff regarding move-in, training, and any other pre-program information

Management of the Center

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional Center Office
• Oversee the efficient completion of all duties of all staff
• Review all details pertaining to the day-to-day Center operations and ensure all program components are properly planned and delivered
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Studies to confirm the tuition program is running in accordance with company standards
• Hold a minimum of two meetings with Group Leaders to be sure they are fully aware of their responsibilities and to ensure their needs and those of their students are being met
• Ensur…