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Description
We are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment,powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale.
We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.
Since 2001, our Online & Blended Learning division has reimagined K-12 education with full-time virtual schools for students who want a personalized, more flexible approach to learning.
Our flagship products and services include Connections Academy, US-based online public charter schools; International Connections Academy, a global online private school;
and Pearson Connexus, our comprehensive online school program for school districts nationwide.
Our company culture is built around our motto Always Learning and a set of core values that we live by brave, imaginative, decent, accountable, curious, customer-centric, and collaborative.
Position Summary :
Working from home, the Manager of Clubs and Activities role will lead the Clubs and Activities team in developing and implementing virtual engagement and enrichment opportunities for Connections Academy students.
Responsibilities for this role include, planning, developing, delivering, and supporting a comprehensive catalogue of online Clubs and Activities offerings, hiring and onboarding staff, daily supervision of direct reports, and departmental projects as assigned.
The Manager will report to the Vice President of Student Academic Services.
Primary Responsibilities :
Design and deliver a range of student-centered virtual Clubs and Activities to engage full time virtually educated students.
Annually review the range of offerings to ensure they are aligned with student needs and interests as well as Pearson Core Values.
Interview, hire, train, and supervise a team of full Clubs and Activities Analysts who work fromtheir homes and engage students through a variety of offerings;
Collaborate through interdepartmental partnerships and with customers to ensure the delivery of high quality co-curricular experiences.
Monitor student participation in club course and synchronous virtual opportunities;
Collaborate with Pearson OBL colleagues to develop and implement policies and procedures;
Communicate and collaborate effectively with Pearson supported school stakeholders to ensure fullimplementation of program policies and procedures;
Conduct regular performance check-ins for all assigned team members and provide high-qualitywritten and verbal feedback on a regular basis;
Ensure that analysts exhibit and maintain a high level of professionalism, studentsupport, and customer service;
Maintain a high level of communication with analysts, meeting at least weekly either individually or in small groups, to ensure compliance with departmental and program expectations, facilitate team collaboration, and to provide support;
Assist analysts with implementing any program changes and / or new software applications;
Exemplify the company’s core values; and
Additional duties as assigned.
Pearson Online & Blended Learning is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions.
We believe that flexibility in work / life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide to our employees the ability to work from anywhere, anytime.
In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations.
The following equipment will be provided to you by the company as a full-time employee :
Laptop
The following equipment will need to be provided by you, as the employee, when working from home :
Requirements :
Minimum of 5 years teaching experience or in a related field (virtual teaching experience preferred)
Minimum 3 years of experience in supervising direct reports preferred
Master’s degree in a related field required
Valid teaching credential (any state)
Strong leadership qualities and a commitment to accountability toward studentperformance outcomes
Proven ability to analyze and interpret performance-based data
Comfortable presenting information to both small and large groups
Technologically proficient (especially with the use of Microsoft Office and Google Apps)
Customer focused approach, with excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Innovative and creative problem solver, with a high degree of adaptability to shift priorities
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-pacedenvironment
Team player demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and delegateresponsibility to accomplish objectives
Some travel may be required
Key Capabilities :
Customer Centric Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate for the customer.
Builds strong relationships with customers and uses those to improve their experience and outcomes.
Delivering Financial Results A strong track record of delivering against budgets and commitments.
Communications - A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate.
Building a strong team - Creates strong morale and inclusive spirit within team. Proactively addresses team performance and communication challenges and blends new people into teams when needed.
Has a track record of hiring and quickly and effectively onboarding great talent. Demonstrated success developing and promoting talent.
Works well in a matrix - Models collaboration, solves problems with peers, builds trust and support.
Takes personal responsibility Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and well, demonstrates ownership regardless of the outcome, proactive in exploring and leveraging new opportunities.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
