Cambridge, MA

The Student Life Coordinator’s primary role is to support and empower program participants to be successful, engaged, and safe throughout the duration of their EF Gap Year experience. The overarching goal of the Student Life Coordinator is to foster positive group dynamics, while ensuring each individual student feels a sense of belonging within the group and that students are adapting to the program successfully. The Student Life Coordinator works closely with EF staff & partners in-country as well as across the globe. In addition, the Student Life Coordinator is responsible for assisting with program activities and using their unique skill set to enhance the student experience. The Student Life Coordinator will report to Evan Kiser, Student Life Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and welcome students on arrival alongside local staff and partners.
• Assist in the design and implementation of virtual and in-person orientation activities.
• Facilitate and participate in group activities throughout the program.
• Empower students to set goals and follow-up on their progress, with a focus on EF Gap Year’s core G2PA Educational Philosophy: Growth mindset, Global perspectives, Personal development, and Action.
• Appropriately respond to emergency situations as needed, working closely with a central Safety and Incident Response team and EF Gap Year Staff to manage crises
• Help foster positive community dynamics within the cohort and with the local community, focusing on inclusivity and respect.
• Accompany students on all included tours and activities, assisting with logistics as needed.
• Respond appropriately to any violations of the EF Gap Year’s Code of Conduct in collaboration with other EF staff members.
• Compile and create content for EF Gap Year, potentially including photos, student interviews, etc.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Ability to attend the virtual or in-person training
• Ability to live and work in the same location as the students for the entire duration of the program
• Availability to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) on an hourly basis
• Flexibility to have hours that vary based on the needs of the students and program
• Experience leading, facilitating, and/or working with high school, gap year, or college students in a mentorship capacity
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with an international team locally and across the globe
• Calm under pressure and bias towards action
• Experience studying, working, or living abroad required. Experience in program country/region preferred but not required
• Ability to demonstrate and further develop administrative skills, interpersonal communication, and cross-cultural awareness in an international context
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Must have a valid passport
• Fluency in English and experience with the program country language and/or culture (at least B2 level of Spanish for Costa Rica program is preferred)
• Legal ability to work in the US without work sponsorship
• CPR certification (will be provided if not already certified)

Compensation Package includes:

• Hourly compensation at $16/hour approximately 40 hours per week
• All flights to and from program country and all transportation on-the-ground
• Accommodation for the duration of the program
• All meals that are included on program
• Travel insurance
• International mobile phone plan

Application Process:

Please submit your resume and cover letter online. In your cover letter, please indicate which programs you are interested in (you can select one or multiple programs of interest). Please only apply for programs during which you are available for the entire duration of the program. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final deadlines for each program are 30 days prior to departure.

About EF Gap Year

EF Gap Year transforms young people into true global citizens. Participants travel the world, learn a new language, volunteer for a good cause, gain internship experience in future careers, and develop leadership experience. They build an impressive portfolio of global skills while away and return home more self-confident, self-reliant and mature— ready for success in college and professionally. As a proud part of EF Education First, EF Gap Year draws on over 50 years of EF expertise to add amazing travel and learning experiences to its growing tour portfolio. EF, the world leader in international education, has helped more than 15 million people learn a language, discover the world or earn an academic degree to date.

EF Gap Year is a division of EF Education First, the world leader in international education. Founded in 1965, EF’s mission is to break down barriers of language, culture, and geography. Today, we’re the world’s largest private education company— offering every imaginable way to learn a language, travel abroad, experience another culture, or even earn an academic degree. For more information, visit http://www.ef.com/careers.