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.

Medical Programs Manager - Denver

Description:
Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions is seeking a Medical Programs Manager who will hire, manage, and coach a team which could involve Med Advisors, Med Facilitators, and Med Content Specialists. He/She will be responsible for the overall experience of NCLEX and USMLE students at the local center by managing the center service team, executing smooth operations, and driving towards business growth.

Leadership

• Develop an effective team by providing ethical leadership, training, coaching and development
  
• Recruit, train, manage and coach team to achieve desired outcomes
  
• Provide ongoing management, coaching, and development of center staff

Business Development and Strategy

• Provide ongoing coaching, and development of center service staff
  
• Recruit, hire, and train center service staff
  
• Ensure excellence in all med student experiences in the local center and at retreat locations
  
• Develop and implement course delivery improvements based on student surveys, feedback, and inquiries
  
• Drive financial performance by leading efforts in top line growth and controlling expenses through efficient center processes, effective class scheduling and staffing
  
• Advise students with professionalism and expertise, use a consultative sales approach with new prospects
  
• Resolve student concerns and lead center staff to take proactive measures to prevent customer complaints
  
• Serve as Designated School Official to process international student visas, maintain F-1 student files in accordance with state and federal guidelines
  
• Negotiate contracts with schools, vendors, and businesses

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)

• Med ACE Recommendation Rate
  
• Med Net Bob
  
• Audit results (e.g. compliance in systems and employee files)
  
• Staff Retention

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in operations, sales, or comparable area of management
  
• Bachelor’s degree
  
• Ability to work extended hours in order to meet business objectives
  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Qualifications:
Please 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: Denver, CO

Job Number: 10604BR

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).