Center Director

Role: Center Director

Reports to: Regional Director of Operations

Location: Nashville Tennessee

Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt

Compensation: $56000 annually

Description:

ELS is seeking an experienced mission-driven Center Director to lead and manage the operations of our English language learning center. As the Center Director you will oversee day-to-day operations support student success lead a high-performing team and ensure financial and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of international students while managing a dynamic service-focused environment.

Job Duties:

The duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Leadership and Team Management

• Hire lead and mentor a diverse team including administrative and academic staff
• Foster a collaborative student-centered culture and ensure staff performance aligns with organizational goals
• Promote a positive inclusive and professional workplace

Student and Partner Relations

• Build strong relationships with university partners landlords referral sources and the local community
• Develop and implement student support services that enhance satisfaction retention and success
• Counsel students as needed and maintain a welcoming environment
  

Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with internal policies audit standards and regulatory requirements
• Oversee center appearance safety and daily operations
• Utilize operational systems and tools effectively (e.g. Guesty Odyssey)
  

Financial and Strategic Oversight

• Manage the centers budget and fiscal operations including tuition collection
• Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency
• Report regularly on KPIs and propose innovative strategies for center development

Academic Quality

• Support the delivery of a high-quality English language program
• Ensure materials and instruction meet ELS standards
• Collaborate with the Academic Director to uphold educational excellence

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
• Proven leadership experience in education international programs or service-oriented operations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Budget management and P&L experience preferred
• Passion for working with diverse student populations

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: $56000 annually

• This position will be eligible for health insurance including options for medical plans dental vision HSA or FSA plans life insurance and AD&D short-term disability and long-term disability.
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off/Leave (Vacation Paid Holidays and Sick Leave)

Contact Information:

While we thank all applicants only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

About ELS

Since 1961 when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners across the USA.

About ILSC Education Group

In early 2022 ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students.

A world leader in language education & vocational training ILSC Education Group which opened its first language school in Vancouver Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002 offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada Australia Ireland and India some of the worlds most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver BC Canada ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world in Vancouver Toronto and Montréal Canada; New Delhi India; and Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Perth Australia; and Dublin Ireland; as well as two online language schools ILSC HELLO and ILSC 2025 ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning living and work experiences by offering the finest language career and higher education programs.

Our Core Values

PASSION:To enrich & transform peoples lives

INNOVATION:To evolve through creativity & diversity.

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.

COLLABORATION:To build community & achieve more together

INTEGRITY:To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do

ELS ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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