Job Description 

ACADEMIC COORDINATOR - MADRID

About Expanish

Expanish is an award-winning Spanish language school and study abroad provider with locations in Barcelona, Madrid, and Málaga (Spain) as well as Buenos Aires (Argentina). For over 18 years we have offered high-quality Spanish language programs and cultural experiences for students from all around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Philology or a related field in the humanities and education.
• Extensive experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language, as well as in leadership roles and coordinating academic teams, with strong skills in motivating and advising teaching staff.
• High levels of empathy, assertiveness, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and outstanding skills in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Pedagogical knowledge: deep expertise in Spanish as a foreign language teaching methodologies and practices.
• Technological competence: proficiency in educational tools and digital platforms.
• Professional-level proficiency in English within an educational and professional setting.

Highly Desirable

• Knowledge of other languages.
• Certification as a DELE examiner at all levels and prior experience managing DELE exams.
• Previous experience with university study abroad groups and programs.

Objectives

• Act as the primary coordinator and manager of the school's teaching staff.
• Achieve objectives and satisfaction indicators related to the academic area.
• Oversee student placement and monitor their academic progress in accordance with the teaching methodology outlined in the school's educational plan and the guidelines of Expanish's academic management.

Position Details

• On-site schedule from Monday to Friday
• Full-time position
• Permanent contract
• Immediate start

Responsibilities

Academic Management:

• Act as a liaison between the school management, teaching staff, and students.
• Ensure compliance with educational standards and address students' needs.
• Participate in the development of academic materials and customized programs for closed groups or those with special needs.
• Prepare for and participate in SIELE and DELE exam sessions.

Coordination of the Academic Team:

• Actively participate in the recruitment process and training of teachers joining the school.
• Provide pedagogical and professional support to teaching staff.
• Organize meetings and training workshops in collaboration with Expanish's academic management.
• Conduct classroom observations and performance evaluations

Management of Evaluations and Exams:

• Coordinate the administration of exams and assessments
• Analyze results to identify areas for improvement

Student Support:

• Provide academic guidance and support to students.
• Manage the resolution of academic issues.
• Participate in a rotating on-call/emergency phone schedule (approximately 1-2 weeks per month).

Administration and Logistics:

• Conduct student placement and determine class assignments.
• Coordinate class schedules and classroom allocation.
• Oversee the use of educational and technological resources.
• Maintain academic and administrative records.
• Monitor student attendance records.
• Ensure the continuous updating of the internal database.
• Manage the purchase of textbooks and record academic-related expenses in the accounting system.

We look forward to meeting you! 🎉