Resident Director- Amsterdam

About this role

Company Introduction WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports.

Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways. Job Description: The Resident Director is responsible for the successful operational delivery of all WorldStrides programs in Amsterdam. The role involves oversight of student services, faculty-led program operations, financial administration, health and safety, local partnerships, and strategic development.

The Resident Director serves as the primary local representative of WorldStrides and plays a key role in ensuring an outstanding experience for students, faculty, and institutional partners. Responsibilities: 1) Faculty-Led (Custom) Programs Responsible for the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of faculty-led programs. Plan and coordinate educational itineraries and program schedules. Coordinate program logistics from confirmation through completion.

Arrange accommodations, transportation, restaurant bookings, and local services. Confirm operational services and requirements with suppliers. Prepare rooming lists, operational documentation, and briefing materials. Liaise with faculty before, during, and after programs. Coordinate participant communications. Manage operational changes and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Support on-site program delivery when required.

Conduct post-program reviews and evaluations. Identify opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency. 2) Individual (Study Abroad) Programs Responsible for supporting students throughout their study abroad experience at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Fall, Spring and Summer sessions) Coordinate student arrivals and departures. Arrange and oversee airport transfers. Deliver and coordinate orientation programs (BCO).