Help Wanted: Center Director for Local Learning Center

Huntington Learning Center: 

Huntington Learning Center in Westport has reopened its doors under new management. Since 1977,  Huntington has been positively impacting and changing the lives of children. Huntington is the leader in  the tutoring and test prep industry and our success is directly attributed to our highly acclaimed  instructional programs and the amazing teams of devoted professionals who commit themselves to help  students achieve success in school. 

We are seeking a Center Director to operate and manage the center. The Director will be responsible  for operations, administration, marketing, communications and customer service. The Director will also  help to grow the center from a startup to a thriving school over the next several years. Our goal is to  open multiple schools in the area, so this position has the opportunity for greater responsibility. If you  are interested in guiding and enriching the lives of children in our community, and have business  experience, this is the right environment for you to succeed.  

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Requirements for the Center Director: 

• A 4-year college degree 

• 2-3 years of management, customer service, sales or education leadership 

• Familiarity and facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint • Familiarity with Quickbooks and experience with financial reporting (P&L oversight) • An ability to work a 40-hour work week Monday through Thursday. 

• An enthusiastic, outgoing and team-oriented personality 

• A growth-oriented mindset and personal drive necessary to manage and build a business  operation 

• Outstanding communication skills and an ability to interface with customers (parents)

• A confident and flexible demeanor 

The Center Director is responsible for meeting revenue, operations, and marketing goals at the center  through marketing, generating new business, retaining existing business, and managing and developing  full-time staff. The Center Director is a leader, manager, trainer, marketer, and student retention  specialist. The Directorʼs typical day includes, but is not limited to: 

• Acting as the “face” of the center by greeting all students and parents as they arrive for  appointments 

• Conducting initial student evaluations and working with new students 

• Managing front end administrative office, including scheduling and payroll 

• Interacting with parents regarding program, scheduling, and tuition questions • Hiring, training, managing, scheduling, and supervising teachers and other staff • Working with students in an instructional capacity as needed 

• Participating in local marketing activities to help grow the center’s tutoring and test prep  business, including event-focused school visits, PTA and parent workshops, and visits to  merchants, community groups, and libraries 

• Building the center's personal referral base through strong customer service.

Benefits: 

The compensation package will include a competitive base salary and bonus program based on growth  and profitability of the center. Other benefits include: 

• Extensive career growth (including potentially managing several centers) 

• On the job paid training 

• Comprehensive benefits plan 

• 401K package 

• Vacation/paid time off 

If you have a passion for education and appreciate the immediate gratification from making a difference  in a child's life, Huntington Learning Center is the place for you. If you are a self-motivated leader with a  proven record of excellence in your past endeavors, then you will be a successful partner for us. Please send your CV and cover letter to Brian Rivel at rivelb@hlcmail.com