Academic Coordinator - Santa Monica

Description:Join Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions as the Pre College Academic Coordinator for our Santa Monica Center in Southern California! The outgoing person selected for this position will continually enhance the student experience by assisting in all phases of academic or teacher management within the Santa Monica Center. Additionally, this person will coordinate all regular staff training sessions for the center. Responsibilities: Assist with recruiting, auditioning, training, scheduling, and observing teachers in an effort to continually improve teacher quality. Assist in the creation and delivery of course schedules. Assist with the assimilation of new course materials into curriculum, as well as the dissemination of information about course updates. Create and implement staff-training sessions in conjunction with manager. Supervise substitute-teaching assignments. Supervise weekly teacher payroll. Position Requirements and/or Skills Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent 1+ year experience in education or business setting; teaching and/or curriculum development a plus Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills High energy level and diligent work ethic Passion for customer service Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment Ability to travel locally and work occasionally during evenings and weekends Must be authorized to work in the United States If you have a passion for education and business, e-mail your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements today! Please visit our website at www.kaptest.com for more information about our company. Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity EmployerQualifications:see job descriptionSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceFull 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 environmentJob Location: Santa Monica, CAJob Number: 6564BRCompany URL: http://www.kaplan.comCompany 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).