Summer Center Administrator

Center Administrator

The MLA Center Administrator is a full-time, seasonal position (mid-June until mid-August) with MLA Move Language Ahead, a trade name for Go Languages Worldwide Ltd in the UK and Study World Corp in the US. As the Center Administrator, you will work under the direct supervision of the Center Director and be responsible for all logistics, including the finances of an MLA center.

The position will reside on campus and monitor the safety and well‑being of international high‑school students attending our cultural immersion program.

• Responsible for all logistics and financing
• Reports to Center Director
• Employment from end of June – beginning of August
• 6 working days per week
• 1 day off per week

• Positive outlook
• Enthusiasm
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work long hours in a high‑pressure environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

For 50 years, MLA World has been bridging cultures together through education and world travel. We are a company dedicated to encouraging the growth of global citizens through English language learning abroad and safe, culturally immersive youth programming. With travel and education at the forefront of our mission, MLA’s work culture is always exciting and full of change. We are an international team who loves sharing culture, stories of travel, and a passion for working with youth and enlarging their perspectives of the world.

MLA Move Language Ahead is an industry leader committed to providing premier international study abroad programs that ensure the highest levels of safety, education, and cultural immersion.

• Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ: 20th of June – 14th of August
• Pitzer College, Claremont, CA: 27th of June – 14th of August
• Florida International University in Miami, FL: 27th of June – 1st of August

* Contract dates may vary to meet the needs of the program

The Center Administrator is required to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the program, including a variety of day, night, and weekend shifts. The role also requires residencies on campus in MLA Move Language Ahead‑provided housing for the duration of the program and participation in nightly on‑call responsibilities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff.

The successful candidate must have a high school degree or equivalent. In addition, they should have good interpersonal skills and thrive in the high‑pressure environment of an exciting international summer school. The candidate must represent MLA Move Language Ahead’s values and model those values to team, university staff, vendor, and client interactions.

• Financial background in managing a budget, recording expenses, and maintaining accurate records
• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail
• Self‑motivation
• Ability to establish excellent relationships with our clients, specifically the Group Leaders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, vendors, and guests

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Prior work experience as a manager
• Prior experience overseeing a strict operating budget
• First Aid certification

Pre‑Program

• Attend all required, paid training/induction meetings prior to the start of a session
• Review itineraries and become knowledgeable about all aspects of the program
• Complete any required training sessions or courses as directed
• Become familiar with the MLA Easy Center Management software

Management of the Center

• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and professional Center Office
• Attend all meetings with Group Leaders in support of the Center Director
• Attend regular meetings with Campus Partners such as Conference Services, Dining Services, and Public Safety to record minutes

Welfare & Safeguarding

• Support the Center Director in establishing and effectively communicating to staff and guests site‑specific emergency evacuation and preparedness plans
• Maintain 24‑hour on‑call emergency…