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.

Faculty Manager - Gainesville

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 Kaplans 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

• Bachelors 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.
  

Qualifications:
see above

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: Gainesville, FL

Job Number: 10558BR

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

Company Profile:
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).