GENERAL SUMMARY

The Center Director is responsible for managing the overall customer experience, sales, and local marketing strategies of the Center to achieve performance goals and grow the Center.  The Center Director is also responsible for managing the day-to-day Center operations to ensure a consistent, quality educational experience for Sylvan customers while managing costs.  He/she ensures that policies and procedures are executed according to Sylvan standards.  The Director manages and coaches Center staff and serves as the principle point of contact for the Franchisee.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ensures timely and high quality personal customer service response to all calls and walk-in inquiries; Ensures calls get answered during business hoursManages the day-to-day operation of the CenterMeets sales and expense financial targetsMonitors and tracks Center performance, Profit and Loss controls, revenues, expenses, and fee collection; Recommends and implements interventions to improve performance Comfortable working with students of all ages and communicating with parents and/or guardiansBackground in education is a plusSelects, develops, motivates, and monitors Center staff; Conducts regular performance reviewsReviews all corporate communication and ensures communications flow to the Center’s staffSupports teachers with ensuring good instructional management and individual student educational needs are metConfers with customers at each stage of the customer lifecycle; Directs the sales and service process throughout the customer lifecycle to keep customers enrolledPromotes financing options that meet the customer’s needs and manages the application/closing processManages marketing and sales activities to drive new enrollmentsEstablishes and maintains collaborative relationships with teachers, educational specialists and other school administrators and parent/teacher organizationsConducts school visits to establish and maintain relationships with school personnel for partnership and marketing purposesEnsures the professional appearance of the Center according to Sylvan standardsEnsures adherence to established Sylvan operating standards with particular attention to student safety and well-being 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Four year degree requiredA minimum of three years of customer service experience; Retail sales experience preferredExperience using Microsoft Office and other standard business applications used by the Center, including current social media toolsExperience using Microsoft Word and other standard business applications used by the CenterKnowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones Experience using social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) preferredFamiliarity with instructional technology and tablet computers preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; Outgoing people-oriented approach preferredProven ability to effectively use customer service and consultative sales skills to establish and build relationships Proven sales skills with a strong sense of urgencyProven ability to supervise, coach, and develop Center staffStrong presentation skills for small group opportunities Ability to track and interpret business metrics and financial statementsStrong analytical and problem solving skills Strong word processing, data entry, and other administrative skillsStrong organizational skills; Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexibleProven ability to communicate effectively in writing; Ability to proofread and edit copyAbility to work collaboratively; Strong team player Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekendsAbility to occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be a complete list of all job responsibilities or skills, knowledge and abilities required.