What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Director | English Language School | SEVP & CEA Experience Required position at Ideal English School?
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Academic Director to lead the academic department of our English language school in the U.S. The ideal candidate must have solid knowledge of SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) and experience with CEA accreditation (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation).
If you are passionate about education, academic process management, and team leadership, and have experience developing new educational products, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
✅ Oversee and manage the academic team, ensuring high-quality instruction and compliance with accreditation standards.
✅ Ensure SEVP compliance, maintaining all necessary requirements for F-1 visa students.
✅ Develop and enhance the curriculum to align with CEA accreditation standards.
✅ Implement academic strategies to improve student engagement and retention.
✅ Manage academic processes, ensuring efficiency and alignment with institutional goals.
✅ Develop and launch new educational programs and courses, based on market and student needs.
✅ Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous academic improvement.
✅ Manage accreditation and renewal processes with CEA and regulatory agencies.
✅ Train and support teachers to maintain instructional excellence.
✅ Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) for reports, presentations, and process documentation.
Requirements:
✅ Bachelor's degree in Education, Linguistics, TESOL, School Administration, or a related field (Master’s/Ph.D. preferred).
✅ Proven experience in academic management within an ESL or English language school in the U.S.
✅ In-depth knowledge of SEVP compliance and regulations for F-1 visa students.
✅ Experience with CEA accreditation and regulatory processes.
✅ Experience in process management and team leadership.
✅ Ability to develop new educational products and courses.
✅ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
✅ Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).
✅ Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54,000 - $60,000
