Director, One-on-One Advising, Innovation & Advising

Job Title 

Director, One-on-One Advising, Innovation & Advising

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Director of One-on-One Advising, Innovation & Advising role is pivotal in ensuring that Kaplan remains at the forefront of educational advising by delivering exceptional 1:1 advising product experiences. The Director of One-on-One Advising is instrumental in driving revenue growth, enhancing product offerings, and expanding our market reach through strategic partnerships and innovative marketing initiatives.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Revenue Growth: Drive revenue growth for 1:1 advising products through effective strategy development, execution, and performance monitoring.
• Product Ownership: Serve as the product owner for all 1:1 advising products, ensuring that each product experience is best-in-class and meets the evolving needs of our students.
• Marketing and Awareness: Be the face of Kaplan’s 1:1 Advising efforts: lead webinars, consultations, and other marketing events to drive awareness and engagement with our 1:1 advising products. Utilize innovative marketing strategies to enhance product visibility and attract new users.
• Digital Tool Enhancement: Contribute expertise to our digital advising tool, enhancing its functionality and leveraging it to drive awareness and cross-promotion of other Kaplan products.
• Strategic Partnerships: Establish and nurture partnerships with large organizations to increase student awareness of Kaplan's advising offerings, expanding our reach and impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Business, Education, Marketing and/or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role within the education, advising, or related sector.
• Managerial experience working in a college admissions office
• Demonstrable ability and proven track record in strategy-building 
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills; ability to influence and motivate others.
• Strong, entrepreneurial leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Understanding of K12 and College Admissions markets

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

Remote work providing flexible work/life balance
Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
And so much more!

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This position is a Salary Grade B

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Business Unit

00074 Kaplan Pre-College

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or$31,200 per year for full-time positions.  Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors.  Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible.  Information regarding benefits can be found here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity inspires innovation and growth in the Kaplan community.  Kaplan strives to be a model employer for inclusiveness.  Not only does Kaplan value its employees for their professionalism and skills, but also for the unique viewpoints they bring to the Organization. Kaplan's employees bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds that give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and exceeding our students' needs in today's global market. Learn more about our