Executive Director: Kaplan University Campuses

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Executive Director

Job Description

Using initiative and independent judgment, the Executive Director is responsible for administering and supervising all operations of the school, including exercise of budget controls, oversight of staffing, marketing, community involvement, and course development/offerings.

Additionally, the Executive Director will ensure sound business practices, matching the Kaplan culture and mission.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

*Masters Degree required; PhD preferred.
*Experience must demonstrate previous management skills. *Individual must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
*Strong computer knowledge, especially in Microsoft Office, recommended.
*Position requires exceptional social interaction skills, intelligence, and integrity. *Individual must be professional in all aspects of position, including appearance, demeanor, and attitude.
*Ability to prioritize, handle pressure & responsibility, and work within deadlines strongly emphasized.
*Statistical and financial analysis knowledge highly desirable.


POSITION REQUIRES SOME OR ALL, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Working within corporate guidelines, identify and define the overall philosophy and goals for the school.
*Establish and monitor the operating budget of the school.
*Establish, review, revise, and monitor school policies.
*Approve procedures related to the implementation of school policies.
*Participate in the interview, hiring, firing, supervision, and evaluation of personnel.
*Establish priorities and goals & supervise and monitor the operations of all departments within the school.
*Monitor compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to the operation of a private postsecondary school.
*Establish general operating procedures and evaluate compliance by personnel reviews.
*Inform personnel of changes, review policies and procedures, address matters of concern and review and direct general department and school operations.
*Monitor the utilization of school's funds, financial accounts, operating expenses, and revenues.
*Approve agreements or contracts with clinical training sites.
*Approve agreements or contracts to provide functional operations for the school.
*Contract for services as needed.
*Authorize the purchase of new equipment and services, within Kaplan Higher Education Corporation guidelines.
*As custodian of records, establish policies and procedures related to the maintenance of student and employee records as required by federal and state law.
*Prepare reports for accreditation to federal and state agencies and private accreditation organizations.
*Prepare/Monitor reports as needed by the home office.
*Some travel required (15%).