Center Director - Orlando

Description:
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).

We are currently looking for a Center Director for our Orlando center.

Responsibilities:

- P&L management.
- Revenue growth by developing and implementing local marketing programs.
- Delivery of service/operations ensuring student satisfaction.
- Staff management including hiring and training of center managers, teachers, and additional staff members.
- Supervision of administrative tasks such as payroll, accounts receivable, and enrollment management.

Requirements:

- Bachelors degree; MBA preferred.
- Ability to manage P&L.
- 3+ years of demonstrated ability to manage in a service-oriented environment, preferably in retail.
- Experience in sales/marketing coupled with direct staff management and business development.
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Passion for customer service and business growth.
- Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
- Problem solving, decision-making and creative thinking abilities.
- Some local travel is required.
- Ability to work occasionally during evenings and weekends.

If you have a passion for education and business, please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and salary information to: kaplaninc@trm.brassring.com (attn: 3592BR)

Please visit our website at www.kaptest.com and www.kaplan.com for more information about our company.

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications:
See Job Description.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
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

Job Location: Orlando, FL

Job Number: 3592BR

Company URL: http://www.kaplan.com

Company Profile:
Established in 1938, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (KTPA) is the world leader in the test prep industry. More than twice the size of its nearest competitor, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions last year prepared nearly 270,000 students for standardized exams including the SAT. With 3,000 classroom locations worldwide, a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of books and software, KTPA offers preparation for 35 standardized tests, including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as English language and professional licensing exams. KTPA also provides private tutoring and college and graduate admissions consulting services. Its website, Kaptest.com, is the largest online destination for education and career services.

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is a division of Kaplan, Inc., (http://www.kaplan.com) a leading provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses worldwide. Kaplan is comprised of four divisions: Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, which offers test prep and admissions services worldwide, including K12 services for schools; SCORE!, which offers after-school learning programs for kids; Kaplan Professional, which offers licensing and continuing education training and compliance tracking; and Kaplan Higher Education, which offers post-secondary educational certificate and degree programs online and through 69 campus-based schools in 16 states. Kaplan is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO - News).