Center Director

Tbha; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Housing for duration of employment

Meals (full board) for duration of employment

Job summary

A summer program organization is seeking a Center Director in Miami, FL, to lead its summer program. The Center Director will oversee all operations for participants and execute engaging activities, ensuring a high-quality educational experience. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, managing staff, and maintaining communication with university departments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, logistics coordination, and customer service experience. Competitive wages, housing, and meals are provided during employment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required.
• Administrative experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in hospitality and tourism industry strongly preferred.
• International and intercultural experience strongly preferred.
• Hospitality and tourism industry experience preferred.
• Experience with summer or study travel programs preferred.
• International and intercultural experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on‑campus and off‑campus operations for participants.
• Plan and execute all on‑campus activities, events, and recreation.
• Deliver a high‑quality international education experience.
• Be on call every night for the program duration.
• Maintain reporting with head office staff.
• Coordinate housing, campus facilities, and dining with university departments.
• Plan and execute on-campus activities, events, and recreation.
• Coordinate off-campus excursions, transportation, and hotels for overnight trips.
• Support program logistics, including fee collection and budgeting.

Skills

Logistics coordination experience

Customer service experience

Command of Microsoft Excel

Command of Google Drive

Prior supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Drive

Job description

Overview

The Center Director position is the primary on‑site leadership role in our summer program at Brook Hill. As the director of the summer program site, the Center Director is responsible for successful execution of our program and for setting the tone for an engaging, organized, and inspiring experience for our staff and students.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee all on‑campus and off‑campus operations for Brook Hill participants, including activities, excursions, housing, and dining for each group.
• Work closely with the Brook Head Office Team to problem‑solve issues that arise and deal with emergency situations.
• Directly manage the Activity Manager and supervise a team of Activity Coordinators.
• Be on call every night for the duration of the program.
• Maintain frequent communication and reporting with Brook Hill head office staff.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all on‑campus university departments and oversee Housing, Campus Facilities, and Dining responsibilities.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all on‑campus activities, events, and recreation, including welcome nights and talent shows.
• Coordinate all off‑campus excursions, transportation, and meal providers, and coordinate rooming lists for hotels for overnight excursions.
• Deliver a high‑quality international education experience by responding to group leaders and students, holding scheduled office hours, and facilitating group leader meetings.
• Support logistical and organizational needs of the campus in conjunction with the management team, including fee collection and budgeting.

Time Commitment

• Employment period is generally 4–6 weeks during the summer (mid‑June to early August), depending on program dates.
• Position requires irregular and significant working hours that fluctuate to meet the demands of a dynamic workday.
• No vacation time can be honored during the employment period.
• Approximately 25 hours of paid online training must be attended before arrival to the program site.
• Possibility for part‑time remote work in support of program logistics prior to program start date.

Travel and Housing

• Regional travel is required; all work‑related travel during employment period will be provided and covered by Brook Hill.
• Full room and board is provided for the duration of employment.
• Residential employees must reside on campus; residing on campus is a requirement of the position.

Compensation

• Competitive wages.
• Housing for duration of employment period.
• Meals (full board) for duration of employment period.

Qualifications and Desired Skills

• Authorization to work in the U.S. required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Bachelor’s degree required at time of start date.
• Logistics coordination experience required.
• Customer service experience required.
• Command of Microsoft Excel and Google Drive required.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Administrative experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in hospitality and tourism industry strongly preferred.
• Experience with summer or study travel programs strongly preferred.
• International and intercultural experience strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

• Lifting: 25 lbs.
• Standing: Yes.
• Walking up stairs: Yes.
• Stretching: Yes.
• Bending: Yes.

Application Notes

A cover letter expressing interest in the role and outlining strengths for the position is strongly preferred.