Executive Director

The learning Experience - Wake

Executive Director

Raleigh, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Join our team as regional director overseeing 6 locations, three locations in Raleigh, NC, and three locations in Charlotte, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for Quality Assurance for the centers meeting their licensing and accreditation requirements. Maintaining building and property maintenance. The expectation is the general manager will be traveling among these centers.

    Executive Director at The Learning Experience are responsible for the financial and operational performance of the Center. They have an essential ability to apply their business acumen to customer engagement and leading people, ultimately creating an environment where others can thrive.

    Role Responsibilities:

    BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

    Drives financial performance and productivity for all operational aspects of the center

    Effectively analyzes and reconciles monthly P&L statements; creates action plans based on past performance and forecaster occupancy

    Hires outstanding talent and ensures center is fully staffed with high performing teachers

    Effectively manages labor; Approves all final work schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact

    Forecasts future enrollment based on annual graduation

    Processes payroll, ensuring the accuracy of timekeeping systems

    Manages center inventory- office supplies, food, curriculum, staff recognition items, etc.

    Manages all vendor relationships- organizes facilities maintenance and technology support

    Ensures parent billings, account receivables and collections are accurate and precise

    In partnership with Center Director, conducts team meetings to communicate important information and set a direction

    CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT

    Executes marketing brand campaigns within the center and implements local marketing activities.

    Oversees Work and Family program- building new relationships with community and business leaders (Housing Communities, Chamber of Commerce, Local Businesses)

    Effectively uses social media channels for parent engagement and retention

    Nurtures leads through scheduling and conducting tours; follows up with potential families to secure enrollment.

    Leads tours, highlighting key features of our brand and the center and maintains strong connections with potential customers

    Has a strong understanding of the childcare offerings within the community

    Maintains the lead tracking portal and customer database

    Coordinates the registration process and maintains customer and employee information in center systems

    Responsible for communications to families (i.e. billing, newsletters)

    Plans and manages budget for “parent pleasers”

    Qualifications:

    10+ years’ experience in childcare management - cross-industry experience is welcome

    Demonstrated leadership ability with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing setting

    Ability to leverage data to understand the business and make decisions

    Bachelor’s degree preferred

    Flexible work from home options available.