Center Director

Role: Center Director

Reports to : Regional Director of Operations

Location : Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $56,000 annually

Description:

ELS is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Center Director to lead and manage the operations of our English language learning center. As the Center Director, you will oversee day-to-day operations, support student success, lead a high-performing team, and ensure financial and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of international students while managing a dynamic, service-focused environment.

Job Duties:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Leadership and Team Management

Hire, lead, and mentor a diverse team, including administrative and academic staff

Foster a collaborative, student-centered culture and ensure staff performance aligns with organizational goals

Promote a positive, inclusive, and professional workplace

Student and Partner Relations

Build strong relationships with university partners, landlords, referral sources, and the local community

Develop and implement student support services that enhance satisfaction, retention, and success

Counsel students as needed and maintain a welcoming environment

Operational Excellence

Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit standards, and regulatory requirements

Oversee center appearance, safety, and daily operations

Utilize operational systems and tools effectively (e.g., Guesty, Odyssey)

Financial and Strategic Oversight

Manage the center’s budget and fiscal operations, including tuition collection

Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency

Report regularly on KPIs and propose innovative strategies for center development

Academic Quality

Support the delivery of a high-quality English language program

Ensure materials and instruction meet ELS standards

Collaborate with the Academic Director to uphold educational excellence

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Proven leadership experience in education, international programs, or service-oriented operations

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Budget management and P&L experience preferred

Passion for working with diverse student populations

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: $56,000 annually

This position will be eligible for health insurance, including options for medical plans, dental, vision, HSA or FSA plans, life insurance and AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off/Leave (Vacation, Paid Holidays and Sick Leave)

Contact Information:

While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

About ELS

Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.

About ILSC Education Group

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students.

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs.

Our Core Values

PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity .

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.

COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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