Research Coordinator, Research, Evaluation, and Assessment

About Kaplan K12 Learning Services

Kaplan K12 Learning Services partners with schools and districts to provide high-quality instructional programs that improve results and help all students achieve. A division of Kaplan Test Prep and Kaplan Inc., Kaplan K12 works closely with our school partners to build proficiency in reading and mathematics, improve performance on state tests, and increase college opportunities. The K12 division is a fast paced and rapidly growing part of Kaplan's business.

The Research, Evaluation, and Assessment team is responsible for establishing the guiding principles around which the Kaplan K12 programs are built. In addition the team is responsible for evaluating the overall effectiveness of the Kaplan programs, working directly with the product teams to enhance their message and materials.

The research coordinator manages key aspects of qualitative and quantitative data collection; assists with analyses, and reporting, and with the identification of trends, best practices, and recommendations to inform internal teams (Technology, Implementation, Sales, Product and Curriculum Development, Assessment) to drive Kaplan K12 business and research goals.

Responsibilities
o Manage, track collection of, process, and where necessary, analyze, all survey results; provide summary reports of survey results.
o Manage the Kaplan K12 Educator Advisory Board - specifically, ensure the monthly delivery of materials and assignments for Board review; track, analyze, and summarize results; report market feedback to the product, marketing, and sales teams.
o Review and analyze student data (attendance, pretest, and post test, subtopic level) used to support Kaplan program effectiveness claims. Identity trends in student data and assist the Executive Director of Research and Evaluation in making recommendations to the Implementation, Assessment, and Sales teams.
o Collect data from state and district websites to inform summative program reports, write and manage Research Case Studies and assist the implementation teams with Effective Implementation Model Reports; facilitate white paper development. Responsible for producing and updating Research Portfolio.
o Collaborate with the Marketing team to create research and sales collateral.
o Database management and overall project tracking
o Oversee and develop part-time college level interns.
o Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
o BA required
o Strong interest in qualitative and/or quantitative research; database management and/or experience in education.
o Skilled use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
o Superior organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle numerous details in a fast paced environment
o High energy level, diligent work ethic, and able to meet a variety of deadlines
o Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
REQUIREMENTS
See Job Description.

Full time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits:
401(k) plan
Comprehensive health, dental and short term disability & long term disability plans
Business casual dress code
Sick days, personal days, holidays, and vacation days
A friendly, team oriented environment

Established in 1938, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (KTPA) is the world leader in the test prep industry. More than twice the size of its nearest competitor, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions last year prepared nearly 270,000 students for standardized exams including the SAT. With 3,000 classroom locations worldwide, a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of books and software, KTPA offers preparation for 35 standardized tests, including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as English language and professional licensing exams. KTPA also provides private tutoring and college and graduate admissions consulting services. Its website, Kaptest.com, is the largest online destination for education and career services.

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is a division of Kaplan, Inc., (kaplan.com) a leading provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses worldwide. Kaplan is comprised of four divisions: Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, which offers test prep and admissions services worldwide, including K12 services for schools; SCORE!, which offers after-school learning programs for kids; Kaplan Professional, which offers licensing and continuing education training and compliance tracking; and Kaplan Higher Education, which offers post-secondary educational certificate and degree programs online and through 69 campus-based schools in 16 states. Kaplan is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO - News).