Director of Learning Services

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are an innovative start-up learning company gearing up for significant expansion. We work closely with K-12 students and families to provide subject-specific academic enrichment as well as personalized preparation for college admissions tests, customized to their individual needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Learning Services will be responsible for managing the firm’s tutors, liaising with clients, enabling tutor-student matching and ensuring the high quality delivery of appropriate learning to students.

This is a leadership role and the successful candidate will be a self-starter who will take ownership of the delivery of learning services on behalf of the firm. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader to be a critical part of a growth company poised to disrupt a traditional industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Recruit and manage high-performing tutors who are committed to outstanding standards of experiential learning and academic enrichment for students

2. Act as primary point of contact and liaison with clients (families and students), manage client relationships, and build client engagement and loyalty

3. Assess the learning needs of each student, develop recommended tutoring plans, and manage progress against plans

4. Enable tutor-student assignment and ensure each student is paired with an appropriate tutor. Build towards successful outcomes for students, their families and tutors.

5. As a key member of the leadership team, contribute towards the growth and culture of an innovative start-up poised for significant growth

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Successful track record of achievement in an education-related environment including teaching, school administration, curriculum development, etc.

2. Solid understanding of educational best practices and student-teacher effectiveness; familiarity with key trends in education; specific knowledge of academic tutoring and college test prep

3. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with providers and consumers of learning, including teachers, school administrators, parents, and students

4. The successful candidate must be a consummate professional committed to upholding the highest professional standards

5. Excellent academic pedigree and a graduate degree in education (completed or in-progress) from a top university strongly preferred

PERSONAL MOTIVATORS

1. Determined to make a difference in students’ learning and to drive for positive and improved results (academic subject comprehension and score improvement)

2. Motivated by the desire to generate business, engage students and work with highly talented educators

3. Outstanding work ethic; displays a high sense of urgency to resolve issues quickly and efficiently; highly organized and detail oriented

4. A high sense of responsibility to our clients and tutors. Takes pride in the quality and timeliness of his/her own work and partnerships

5. Proficiency to work independently in an unstructured environment; must be a self-starter able to set direction and develop solutions with limited oversight and anticipate critical situations and develop solutions

COMPENSATION

This is a part-time role, and the initial commitment is for approximately 15-20 hours per week, with the expectation of scaling up with company growth. Compensation will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s record of achievement, and will likely be a combination of base retainer with added performance incentives. The firm’s partners envisage providing long-term incentives for a proven performer who is committed to the firm’s growth and future success.

TO APPLY

Please apply via email with your resume in Word format and include a tailored cover letter containing a summary of your:

1. Relevant work experience

2. Career aspirations

3. Current and expected compensation

4. Availability

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• education management: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Location:

• New York, NY (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses
• Other forms

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Working days:

• Friday
• Thursday
• Wednesday
• Tuesday
• Monday

Typical start time:

• 3PM

Typical end time:

• 6PM

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday