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Faculty Manager - Gainesville

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions

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Location:

Gainesville, FL 32601

Employee Type:

Full-Time

Industry:

Education - Teaching - Administration
Other Great Industries
Retail

Manages Others:

Yes

Job Type:

Customer Service
Education
Management

Education:

4 Year Degree

Experience:

At least 3 year(s)

Relocation Covered:

Post Date:

11/3/2009

Contact Information

Ref ID:

10558BR

Description Kaplan is seeking a Faculty Manager who will be responsible for ensuring academic excellence in the classroom by managing a combination of Academic Specialists, Faculty Trainers, and Faculty Members for the Gainesville area. She/he will recruit, screen, hire, develop and train to ensure a strong bench of Faculty members and Trainers. The manager will be responsible for assigning classes, monitoring faculty, administering payroll, and leading the academic team towards Kaplan’s goal of an Absolute Commitment to Excellence.

Leadership and Management

Recruit, train, manage and coach team to achieve desired outcomes
Provide ongoing management, coaching, and development of team
Develop an effective leadership team by providing ethical leadership, training, coaching, development and motivation.

Business Development & Strategy

Schedule and administer local auditions, select applicants for interview according to national guidelines.
Interview and hire all faculty members, fulfill all administrative tasks related to on-boarding new employees.
Supervise on-boarding and training of new faculty and monitor all record keeping according to company policy and regulatory standards.
Manage the strategic assignment of faculty members to classes and tutoring students.
Supervise the development of and provide support for all faculty in accordance to national standards and guidelines. This includes observations, faculty meetings, sharing of student ratings and comments, and other coaching and development activities.
In conjunction with Center/Academic Director, perform all performance evaluations for faculty and academic support staff, as well as any promotions or disciplinary actions, including terminations.
Assess class inventory and faculty availability on an on-going basis. Create and administer recruitment plans as needed.
Monitor the academic budget for the center, as well as class sizes, and materials.
Check and approve payroll information for faculty and academic staff as applicable; ensure HR standards are maintained
Ensure adherence to program delivery standards for all products.
Disseminate information about course updates and national/local initiatives as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Hiring, managing, coaching and performance assessment skills
Strong team-building skills and ability to motivate team to continuously improve performance
Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and leadership skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities; strong analytical skills
Organizational and long-range planning skills with the ability to handle numerous details
High energy level, confident and optimistic demeanor and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Results focus and strong management skills with the flexibility to handle multiple tasks

Measurements (including, but not limited to)

Center Benchmark - Teacher Excellence and ACE Recommendation Rate
Center OI and Net Bob
Audit results (e.g. compliance in systems and employee files)
Staff Retention

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
3-5+ years experience in management.
Ability to work extended hours in order to meet business objectives
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements see above

Full time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits:

401(k) plan

Comprehensive health, dental and short term disability & long
term disability plans

Business casual dress code

Sick days, personal days, holidays, and vacation days

A friendly, team oriented environment

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (www.kaptest.com), a division of Kaplan, Inc., is a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Established in 1938, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is the world leader in the test prep industry and has served millions of students in nearly 70 years. With 3,000 classroom locations worldwide, a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of books and software, and private tutoring options, Kaplan offers preparation for more than 60 standardized tests in the U.S. and the U.K., including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as English language and professional licensing exams. Kaplan also provides college and graduate admissions consulting services, as well as after-school learning programs for K-10 students through its SCORE! centers. Additionally, the division's K12 Learning Services unit is a leading nationwide provider of a broad range of academic intervention and support programs for school districts seeking to meet the demands of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

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