Education Management Corporation

(Public)

1,000 - 2,500 employees |

Approx. 2 active jobs | Company Website

Overview

Education Management Corporation is among the largest providers of public post-secondary education in North America, based on student enrollment and revenue, with 96 locations in 30 U.S. States and Canada. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Education Management employs approximately 19,000 full-time, part-time and adjunct faculty and staff and over 136,000 students as of October 2009.

EDMC's education institutions offer a broad range of academic programs concentrated in the creative and applied arts, behavioral sciences, education, health sciences and business fields, culminating in the award of associate's through doctoral degrees as well as non-degree programs. EDMC faculty are skilled instructors and trained professionals in their fields. Many faculty have extensive industry experience as well as the necessary academic qualifications. EDMC has proudly provided career-focused education for more than 40 years. Our value system is founded in the belief that excellence in education is measured by practical outcomes that enhance the lives of our students, enabling them to make important contributions in their workplace and in their communities. For years, our faculty and staff have been committed to educating students who care about the world around them, and strive to contribute in meaningful ways. Wherever an EDMC school can be found — a big city or a small town, the common thread that joins our schools and our students is the value of education in one's own career and life.

Culture

Education Management Corporation embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.

Benefits

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Career Opportunities

Education Management Corporation's education institutions offer a broad range of academic programs in the media arts, design, fashion, culinary arts, behavioral sciences, health sciences, education, information technology and business, culminating in the award of associate’s through doctoral degrees.

Mission

Education Management Corporation is dedicated to providing students with challenging and fulfilling educational experiences. Preparing students to contribute value to society is our mission. EDMC’s employees strive for excellence, and success is measured by graduate outcomes. At EDMC’s education institutions, students receive personalized, hands-on instruction and often closely interact with faculty and staff. With a number of flexible course delivery options, students can tailor class schedules to fit their lifestyle.

Community Service

At Education Management Corporation, learning isn’t limited by the boundaries of the classroom. Our students are engaged in the communities in which they live and attend school. They volunteer their talents to organizations large and small to help make their corner of the world a better place.

This year students attending Education Management Corporation’s schools volunteered their time to hundreds of charitable and not-for-profit organizations throughout North America.

This is the common thread that runs through our schools: a commitment to service from the students and assurance by faculty and staff to graduate students who are lifelong learners and important contributors to their communities.

Employment

As a Company comprising expert educators and highly motivated business people, Education Management Corporation offers a diverse range of employment opportunities for qualified individuals.

Staff at the Company’s headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are employed in corporate-level capacities of finance and accounting, audit, student financial aid, human resources, legal, advertising and marketing, education, general management, admissions, real estate, procurement, and information systems.

EDMC schools are located in many major cities in the United States and employ individuals in positions that directly facilitate the education of our students and the services that support those students.

Contact

Education Management Corporation
210 Sixth Avenue
33rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 562-0900
Fax: (412) 562-0598
http://www.edmc.edu/

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