Student Experience Coordinator (Summer)

EF Education First

  • Torquay, Devon
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
DescriptionPosition at EF International Language CampusesStudent Experience Coordinator (Summer)TorquayFull Time/Fixed TermAre you looking to progress in your career, whilst gaining experience in a culturally diverse environment, working with students from across the globe? Are you ready to take ownership of a summer camp's events programme and developing your management skills? If so, challenge yourself this summer with EF Education First!EF Education First's mission is opening the world through education.A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers - creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about-we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesEF is searching for empathetic, energetic and organised individuals to join our summer team as a Student Experience Coordinator in our summer camps in Torquay. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your customer service skills whilst gaining experience within an international organisation.As the student services coordinator, you will be the face of the EF school for both our students and our staff. You will be responsible for welcoming our students into the summer camp with a smile, by being approachable for their needs as well as creating a lively and exciting atmosphere for them to enjoy.The student experience have a link to all departments and as it is the core of the production of the EF school, as such, no day will be the same. This means you will be involved in a number of different areas including preparing and running arrivals, relaying activity information and delivering briefings to new staff. You will also be involved in the running of activities and events, as well as dealing with student discipline and welfare issues should they arise.The role can be very rewarding as it involves working alongside all the departments as well as closely with the students. You will develop knowledge from each department and is, therefore, a great stepping-stone for future roles within the company. Dealing with student and staff queries daily, you will not only enhance your customer service skills but also your communication skills and your ability to problem-solve and react quickly to demanding tasks.Requirements
  • Must be a team player that can lead from the front, be outgoing and have great attention to detail
  • Previous experience in a customer service environment, ideally working with young people
  • You should be passionate about customer service and providing quality
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a high paced environment
  • Legally able to work in the UK
  • Fluent in English
  • In terms of mindset, we all have a 'going above and beyond, never settling for the status quo' mentality. If you think the same way and want to be the person who makes a difference for our students and staff, then don't hesitate and apply!
Why you will love working with EF Torquay· Continuous professional development· Work in a truly international environment· Regular social events· Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided· Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition· Global career opportunities· External trainings on safeguarding and mental health first aid· Summer camp canteen· Subsidised accommodation available if necessary· Spend summer by the sea· Close knit team local to the areaWhat do our staff say?''Able to meet, work with, train and develop a large number of interesting people from all walks of life''''I worked with some amazing people at EF and made friends for life''“I love being exposed to different cultures and I get to practice other languages.”“I like all the staff and we work as a team. I also like the diversity we have within the school - both students and staff.”''You are encouraged to take on as many challenges as possible, which helps you progress as a professional.''''I have enjoyed the opportunity to forge my skills in a management position.''''Excellence in customer service - lovely staff and good training.''EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

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