ELS Academic Director

ELS Academic Director

Reports to : Center Director

Location : Houston, Texas

The Academic Director is responsible for all operations concerning the academic program. Specifically, the Academic Director is responsible for the hiring, training, development and dismissal of instructional staff; the development and implementation of the curriculum; the testing, placement and evaluation of students; and the scheduling of classes. In the absence of the Center Director, the Academic Director is responsible for the operation of the Language Center.

Job Duties

• Developing and conducting the academic program in such a manner that it meets all standards of ELS Language Centers standardized curriculum.
• Hiring, training and supervising of instructional staff.
• Providing substitute and / or regular classroom instruction.
• Maintaining the instructional budget by staying within instructional-hour guidelines.
• Ordering and maintaining all instructional materials and staying within the academic materials budget.
• Supervising the placement, testing and evaluation of students.
• Scheduling classes, teachers and students.
• Orienting new students to the academic program.
• Submitting required academic reports to universities and / or sponsors.
• Submitting required reports to the Corporate or District Office.
• Maintaining Center operations in the absence of the Center Director.
• Supervising the Assistant Academic Director.
• Assisting with the management of special programs as assigned.
• Performing other duties as necessary or assigned.

Education and Experience Required

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.

Our Core Values

PASSION : To enrich & transform people's 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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