Program Director, Oxbridge Academic Programs

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded over 50 years ago and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than 550,000 students annually from more than 5,000 K12 schools and universities to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world - and themselves - in new ways.

Position Objective:

The Program Director is responsible for the program. He/she oversees the organization of the program, its logistics, finances, daily and monthly administration. He/she is also ultimately responsible for all academic aspects of the program. He/she holds daily administrative meetings with Deans, PAs, and ADs, as well as weekly faculty meetings with educators, and either he/she or the Associate Director must always be available in case of emergencies. He/she is ultimately responsible for maintaining student discipline and is the only person who can give permission to students to be released from the program and even this can only be done with signed parental permission. The Program Director maintains communications with student families and oversees the production of grade-sheets, certificates, and handing out of academic and disciplinary awards at the end of the program. The Program Director is ultimately responsible for sanctioning program activities and, with the help of the Deans and Activity Directors, making certain they take place in a secure environment. The Program Director runs Prep Week which involves planning for arrival and departure days (collecting students from the airport, faculty airport assignments, etc). Program Directors are seasoned counselors or classroom teachers who are currently employed in middle and high schools of good standing.

Work Schedule:

* Part-time (approximately 48 hours per week) while the program is in session.
* Must be flexible while the program is operational - to include weekend or holiday work.

Essential Functions:

* Take responsibility for implementing student discipline, upholding program policies and regulations, and attending to the welfare of the student body - including the students' emotional and physical welfare.
* Observe faculty regularly and assist them with academic aspects of the program (syllabi, course plans/trips) as needed.
* Live in residence for the duration of "Prep Week" and the duration of the program.
* Oversee the program set-up ("Prep Week"). During this time, the Admin team will work from approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day.
* Be available ("on-call") to respond to emergency situations, or to provide additional support to the administration, when required.
* Communicate weekly with parents.
* Assist Deans with any disciplinary issues, should they escalate.
* Hold once-weekly Administration Meetings and once-weekly Faculty Meetings.

At WorldStrides, the experience is everything. By joining our team you help provide moments that delight and open up the world of learning. Our team is truly passionate about making each experience a once in a lifetime opportunity for each traveler that is easy to manage from A to Z. Each journey is different, which is why we offer a broad range of experiential learning programs for groups and individuals of all ages throughout their lifelong learning journey.

If we've learned anything over this last year, it's that being able to experience different places and things while interacting with new people is imperative to not only personal growth but also to general well-being. So, let's get out there-together. To learn more about our brand, our mission and our commitment to health and safety, please visit our website at www.worldstrides.com.

We also take COVID protocols very seriously and are committed to the health and safety of our team members, participants, vendors and partners which is why we've put extensive measures in place around mandatory vaccinations, PPE and other safety guidelines that follows both the CDC and World Health Organizations guidance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides` is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

* Must be currently employed in a middle- or high-school of good standing.
* Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with an ability to stay calm in a crisis.
* Personable and approachable, and able to be a strong representative of their program.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Master's degree (or higher) in Education, Education Management, or Child Psychology, or a related topic, preferred.
* Directors often have already run school trips and worked on residential summer programs before in order to be considered for the post.