Program Director

About Oxford Royale

Oxford Royale is a leading global provider of elite summer schools. Driven by a firm belief that education is about much more than a formal classroom, we offer young people unparalleled cultural and learning experiences, giving them a window to a world of opportunity.

Summary

The Program Director will 'live the Oxford Royale brand', representing all of the Company's core values and managing a team of staff and a campus of international students. This leader will ensure that the high expectations of academic delivery, safety, welfare, organisation and general student comfort and enjoyment are met. They will oversee the planning, organisation and execution of academic classes and social activities, respond to queries and concerns from parents in a timely and courteous manner and manage the team who deal with the day to day demands presented by 13-18 year old students. The campus staff will look to the PD for guidance on matters of academic standards, welfare and student discipline. The role involves a high level of responsibility, and requires excellent organisational, delegation and managerial skills with extensive suitable experience.

Key Responsibilities

• oversee the planning and delivery of the Oxford Royale summer programme on their allocated campus
• inspire a love of learning through an academic excellence curriculum which is challenging, relevant and appropriate to the changing needs of multicultural students
• line manage the Academic Staff, Site Manager and Assistant Program Director, for an effective and collaborative team culture and environment
• maintain and develop the University relationships by working with the college conference teams, University academic faculties and Oxford Royale Head Office
• provide a duty of care for all staff and students on campus, supporting individuals where necessary
• in the months leading up to the delivery stage, with support from the Central US team, lead main planning duties, to:
• assemble their team of staff and set the necessary onboarding and compliance tasks
• design, plan for and deliver staff training (online and in person pre-summer)
• take full responsibility for designing and scheduling the summer programme and timetable; this includes guest speakers, workshops social events, coach excursions
• plan for the arrival day as well as the departure day, making sure that the students will be transported from the airport, arrive safely at the venue and then be shown their room and introduced to the staff and the programme ahead
• plan for the end of the programme to include the graduation ceremony as well as the check out of the students and safe transport to the airport
• during the delivery stage, lead the whole Program on campus, to:
• implement the training and onboarding program using Oxford Royale materials and continually build knowledge and a passion for excellence across all staff
• direct and monitor the quality of the academic programme by conducting lesson observations and provide feedback to the academic staff
• ensure integrated execution of the summer programme and timetable; this includes guest speakers, workshops, visits, social events and coach excursions
• report effectively to Oxford Royale Head Office regarding any serious issues, incidents or risks to safety, reputation or programme success
• be responsible for the safeguarding, health and safety on campus and raising any concerns to Oxford Royale Head Office
• maintain an environment and a code of behaviour which promotes and secures excellent teaching, effective learning and high standards
  

Position Details

• This role will be based at our summer site in UC Berkeley
• Working hours will be approximately 60 hours per week across 6 days
• The weekly salary range is $1,900 to $2,100 depending on relevant experience
• Our courses are for international students aged 16-18 and run in 2-week sessions in July 2024
• Mandatory training and campus set up will take place before student arrivals
• Meals and accommodation are provided
  
  

Person Specification

• Able to lead a team to achieve the highest academic pastoral standards and effectively manage a campus of students
• Highly organised and IT literate
• Able to run tight budgetary controls while driving for the best possible service
• Able to stand up for consistent representation of the OR brand values in any scenario
• Approachable and personable while maintaining authority at all times
  
  

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• A substantial head teaching career or suitable equivalent
• Successful track records in schools management, probably internationally
• Exceptional academic and postgraduate qualifications and achievements
• Extensive pastoral and safeguarding experience working with children and young people
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of the international education industry and how vacation courses operate
• Business achievements in positions involving, for example, customer service, logistics, hospitality and project management
• Travel, airline, hotel, or event management roles
  
  

We incorporate equality into all we do, making every effort to eliminate discrimination, create equal opportunities and develop good working relationships.

Salary : $1,900 - $2,100