Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO), is one of the world's leading providers of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses.

Kaplan has four main areas of focus:

• Kaplan Kids and Schools, which serves schools districts through Kaplan K12 Learning Services and provides after-school tutoring to children through Kaplan Tutoring.
• Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, which offers test prep and admissions services worldwide.
• Kaplan Higher Education, which offers postsecondary certificate and degree programs online and through more than 70 campuses in the US and abroad.
• Kaplan Professional, which offers training and continuing education for the financial services and real estate-related industries.

Kaplan's mission is to help individuals achieve their educational and career goals. With 2008 revenues of more than $2.3 billion, Kaplan has locations all over the globe and our corporate office is located right in the heart of New York City.

Executive Assistant

Description:
Kaplan is seeking an Executive Assistant who will provide administrative support for the Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, the Vice President, New Media and the Marketing & Communications team. The Executive Assistant will handle multiple responsibilities in a fast paced working environment. The ideal candidate will be diligent, a team player, and results focused.

Responsibilities include:

- Maintaining professional and personal calendar as well as contact list for the Senior VP of Marketing and Communications and VP, New Media.
- Providing phone coverage for the Senior VP of Marketing and Communications, VP, New Media and the general marketing and communications department.
- Coordinating complex domestic and international travel arrangements.
- Creating and preparing PowerPoint presentations.
- Checking daily news sources for relevant articles.
- Disseminating news publications to the marketing and communications department.
- Maintaining the general departments email and calendar.
- Arranging and organizing meetings and conferences for the department.
- Performing various analytical and research special projects; coordinating and completing special assignments and projects as required; and collaborating with various staff in the department in preparing reports.
- Coordinating the processing of departmental invoices and processing expense reports.

Qualifications:
Requirements:

- Bachelors degree.
- 5+ years working as executive assistant supporting senior executives.
- A quick learner and worker who is quick in understanding and anticipating the needs of others.
- Must have the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
- Meeting and travel coordination experience is a must.
- Must be able to handle numerous projects at one time and prioritize them effectively.
- Must be highly organized.
- Must have superior experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
- Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with high-level executives on a regular basis.
- Ability to work 8:30 am - 6:00 pm and stay later when needed.
- Experience in Marketing/Media is a plus.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits:
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Location: New York, NY

Job Number: 10619BR

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