Summer Campus Manager — Operations Lead

EF Education First Ltd.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

EF Education First Ltd. in Pasadena is seeking a Campus Manager for Summer 2027 to oversee daily campus operations and mentor the summer staff, including Activity Leaders and ESL teachers.

You will coordinate student transportation, program activities, and payroll while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Administrative experience.
• Excels under pressure.
• Strong communicator.
• Able to work independently and lead a team with little oversight from a manager.
• Decisive— able to act fast and make informed decisions in the moment.
• Passionate about customer service and quality.
• Must be legally able to work in the U.S or have a work permit.
• Applicants must be age 21 or older.

Responsibilities

• Managing, coaching, and providing performance evaluations for the program staff, including Activity Leaders, Local ESL Teachers, and Senior Staff Managers.
• Ensuring the campus is set-up (branding, stock, etc.) prior to student and staff arrivals.
• Managing staff hours, payroll, and holding weekly staff meetings.
• Handling student discipline and behavior concerns
• Being available to work nights and weekends for some events, such as arrivals and departures, and to assist with emergency situations should they arise.
• Acting as primary liaison with the international sales teams, ensuring student expectations are not only met, but exceeded.
• Ensuring all student paperwork is completed, and all EF and local regulations are adhered to.
• Managing student arrivals and departures and special events like orientations and graduation ceremonies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Customer service

Independent work

Prioritization

Team leadership

Regulatory awareness

21+ eligibility

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

EF Education First Ltd. in Pasadena is seeking a Campus Manager for Summer 2027 to oversee daily campus operations and mentor the summer staff, including Activity Leaders and ESL teachers.

You will coordinate student transportation, program activities, and payroll while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends.