Regional Director - Central South East Region
Description
Job Description
Regional Director
At Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. Join Catapult Learning and become a part of a national organization with a legacy of more than 45 years of student impact.
The Regional Director serves as General Manager for the programs and operations within a specific region of Catapult Learning’s business. This individual is responsible for the overall profitability, service quality, client satisfaction, and promotional activities of assigned programs. This individual must become intimately familiar with key features of all programs, important relationships, and relevant regulations within their region.
How you’ll support the region:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership & Management:
- Manage and build a cohesive leadership team consisting of Area Managers and Operations Managers.
- Oversee performance and effectiveness of a portfolio of programs within five states; Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee
- With support of the talent departments, oversee recruitment, selection, evaluation, retention, and, if necessary, termination of direct service staff.
- Assure staff have the training, knowledge, skills and materials to meet the demands of contracted program.
- Act as a role model for establishing appropriate positive morale and attitude toward work and organization.
- Ensure cross functional and intra-departmental communication.
- Drive Results:
- Build a results-driven culture for Area Managers and Operations Managers by establishing a clear vision for success; demonstrating clear, concise direction; holding team accountable for meeting revenue and other targets and adjusting course as necessary in pursuit of goals.
- Manage a large budget, including P&L management, expense analysis and forecasting
- Drive growth of the business through expansion, extension, and – in partnership with our sales team – new opportunities
- Leverage data, tools, and systems to drive business outcomes
- Assure that instructional staff, physical facilities, instructional materials, and equipment are of high quality
- Client Services
- Client Account Management
- Ensure customers are informed and satisfied with our services and eager to renew
- Provide high touch customer service
- Manage current contracts to ensure profitability and student learning and
- Intimately understand and implement the terms and conditions of all contracts and proposals for the programs the director oversees
- Keep appropriate corporate support staff informed of contract activities. Communicate regularly with, and provide needed information to, Vice President of Programs
- Build Partnerships
- Maintain and strengthen key relationships needed for the management and delivery of programs.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with representatives of the schools and the districts we serve.
- Alert Vice President of Programs to potential problems and offer viable solutions pro-actively.
- Develop with Vice President of Programs a strategic plan for optimal renewal and expansion of contracts for the region each year. Carry out appropriate renewal activity throughout the year.
- Ability to manage internal stakeholder relationships; motivate and influence others to achieve common goals
What we’ll need from you:
The positive, enthusiastic leader we seek has these qualifications and skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- At least ten years of related experience in the areas of education or business
- Prior management and budget experience
- Experience working with school districts, preferred
Skills
- Communication Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of management, as well as outside partners and other stakeholders.
- Organizational Skills:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex, high-demand environments.
- Proficiency in prioritization and the ability to balance competing tasks effectively.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:
- Expertise in managing complexity, particularly in guiding teams through periods of change and transition
- A system-oriented mindset with the ability to understand and navigate various tools and processes to ensure operational efficiency
- Other:
- Candidate must possess a sense of urgency, understanding of the education environment, ability to work in cross-functional teams, flexibility, and team orientation.
- Travel: candidates should expect travel commitments of up to 50%.
How we’ll be there for you:
We foster your well-being—health, financial, and work-life—to help you succeed and thrive.
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental and vision insurance - multiple plan options available to support your needs
- 401 (k) to help you invest in your future
- Company support and quality assurance from both local and national support teams
- This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus of up to 20%, contingent on both company performance and individual results
Wherever you are in your career, there’s a place for you on our team.
Be there for students at Catapult Learning partner schools in the way that works best for you: year-round and/or during summer, full-time or part-time. Our various career options empower educators to find a place that is right for this moment in their lives and careers.
Be where you’re meant to be. Apply today.
Catapult Learning could not realize its mission or meet its business goals without the unique talents and contributions of its diverse group of professionals. Our culture, practices, and systems reflect our commitment to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all that we do to create an authentic and welcoming environment for all. Learn more about DEI at Catapult Learning here.
About Catapult Learning
Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom, provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, executed by a team of experienced coaches. Our professional development services strengthen the capacity of teachers and leaders to raise and sustain student achievement. Our intervention programs support struggling learners with instruction tailored to the unique needs of each student. Across the country, Catapult Learning partners with 500+ school districts to produce positive outcomes that promote academic and professional growth. Catapult Learning is accredited by Cognia and has earned its 2022 System of Distinction honor.
FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender identity and gender expression; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.