Operations Development Manager-West Haven, CT

The Operations Development Manager (ODM) will seek, build and maintain appropriate client relationships at the school, district and community levels to initiate Education Station contracts in a specified new market. The ODM will then secure sites, recruit students, and assume the duties of a program manager until revenue goals are met and can support an infrastructure of additional resources. Responsibilities for all related site management activities include: site start-up, staffing, implementation, education quality, payroll, client management, and budget/billing management. Typically, the ODM is a temporary position with opportunities in community development or operations following a successful year in the new market.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Seek, build and maintain appropriate client relationships and activities at the school, district and community levels to initiate Education Station contracts in a targeted area.
Identify and secure appropriate sites (school or community based) to deliver ES products and services to eligible students.
Lead and participate in grass roots marketing efforts to ensure awareness of NCLB and Education Station to eligible families and meet targeted enrollment goals.
Manage all start-up activities for approved sites and contracts within the market; including but not limited to: sign-up, enrollment, conversion, pre-testing, signed student plans, etc.
Manage all required materials for all assigned sites
Recruit, hire and manage all staff for assigned sites, including timely and thorough on boarding; training, testing, coaching, and payroll tasks.
Schedule and manage site staff and maintain set ratios
Working with Regional Director/RVP to ensure P&L management goals are met or exceeded
REQUIREMENTS
Significant prior experiences in sales or promoting products, services and program awareness through grass roots, community-based marketing techniques.
Experience recruiting, supervising large teams, start-up and managing multi-sites.
Ability to quickly build rapport in the local community, area faith-based organizations and school administration to encourage student enrollment/retention and to manage client satisfaction.
Proven track record in containing costs and implementing cost savings measures.
Bachelors Degree and significant experience in sales, marketing and/or business preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of the K-12 education environment and relationships within its key constituencies
Proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, Excel) and ability to execute report maintenance, record keeping, and budget management
Willingness and ability for up to 60% local and area travelNOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.We are proud to be an EOE employer. Qualified candidates should apply on line www.educate.com