Director of Development

The Princeton Review (Nasdaq: REVU) is a leading provider of educational services. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York City, the Company offers private tutoring, classroom and online test preparation to help students improve their scores in college and graduate school admissions tests. The Company's free website, www.PrincetonReview.com, helps over half of university-bound students research, apply to, prepare for, and learn how to pay for their higher education, and helps hundreds of colleges and universities streamline their admissions and recruiting activities. In addition, The Princeton Review works with school districts around the U.S. to measurably strengthen students' academic skills by connecting ongoing assessment with professional development and instruction, by offering intervention programs, and by providing districts with college and career resources for both students and guidance counselors. The Company also authors more than 200 print and software titles on test preparation, college and graduate school selection and admissions, and related topics.

 

Directors of Development are responsible for selling The Princeton Review (TPR) Supplemental Educational Services (SES) to principals, parents, and students; recruiting, screening, hiring and training site managers, instructors, registration and program aides; and overseeing all phases from start-up to full implementation of TPR tutorial programs.

 

Duties will include:

 Managing stakeholder relationships & Public speakingConstant interaction with principals, teachers and parentsTraveling extensively across various schoolsSupervising student registration and boosting enrollmentManaging instructors and ensuring program qualityManaging curriculum delivery & Conducting interviewsOverseeing effective implementation of TPR incentive programSupervising staff of 25 employees & Managing conflicts and problem solvingConducting Performance Evaluations & Managing P&L

 

Minimum Requirements:

 Bachelor's  required; master's preferredAt least 3-5 years managerial experienceExcellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and organizational skills Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) High levels of travel within region and client districts  Excellent Customer service skills are a mustMust have familiarity with and interest in the NYC educational systemSales experience a plus

 

We are looking for individuals to start ASAP! Please apply on line with your resume and cover letter and make sure to include a subject line saying "Director of Development Position".

 

The Princeton Review is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.