EF Education First

Director of Student Services

EF Education First$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in student services, student unions, or hospitality within an educational setting.
  • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong passion for customer service and creating memorable experiences for students.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills with a solution-driven approach.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in education, management, hospitality, or a related field.
  • Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire teams to foster a positive, energetic, customer-focused culture.
  • Oversee coordination of student services, housing, and activities for a seamless student experience.
  • Collaborate with academic departments to enhance the student journey.
  • Ensure student welfare and discipline, addressing issues with empathy and professionalism.
  • Drive operational excellence by maintaining high standards and improving processes.
  • Build inclusive community environments that encourage cultural exchange and personal growth.
  • Contribute to school initiatives and operational priorities that support campus success.

Benefits

  • Discounts on EF programs for staff and friends/family for all EF programs.
  • Free access to EF Hello, a premium language learning app.
  • Opportunities for domestic and international career advancement within 2-3 years.
  • And much more...
Full Job Description
Job Description

Director of Student Services

Toronto Campus

As the Director of Student Services, you'll oversee key aspects of the student experience, ensuring every student feels welcome, supported, and inspired during their stay. You'll lead a team dedicated to excellent customer care and vibrant campus life, serving as the bridge between staff and students while championing EF's commitment to world-class service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire: Lead and support teams responsible for the student experience, fostering a positive, energetic, and customer-focused culture.


  • Oversee the student journey: Coordinate student services, housing, and activities to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience from arrival to departure.


  • Coordinate across departments: Collaborate closely with academics to deliver a seamless student journey.


  • Safeguard and support: Oversee student welfare and discipline, responding proactively to issues with empathy, professionalism, and care.


  • Drive operational excellence: Maintain and implement high operational standards, improve processes, and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, communication and the overall student experience.


  • Build community: Foster a lively, inclusive environment that encourages cultural exchange and personal growth for students from around the world.


  • Support school operations: Contribute to broader school initiatives, planning, and operational priorities that support the success of the campus as a whole.


What We're Looking For

  • Proven leadership experience, ideally in student services, student unions or hospitality within an educational setting.


  • Experience in managing and developing a high-performing team.


  • Passion for customer service and creating memorable experiences.


  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with a calm, solution-driven approach.


  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.


  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in education, management, hospitality or related field.


  • Professional fluency in English; additional languages a plus.


  • Full legal right to work in Canada.


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
  • Exciting opportunities for domestic and international career advancement within 2-3 years
  • And much more...


Ready to make a difference while having fun? Apply now!

About EF Education First

EF Education First is a privately held education company that was founded in 1965. The company offers language training, educational travel, academic degree programs, and cultural exchange services. EF Education First operates in over 100 countries and has over 52,000 employees. The company's mission is to open the world through education.
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