GRE Product & Curriculum Manager - New York

Description:GRE Product & Curriculum Manager - Overall subject matter expert and product champion Product Development Responsibilities: Product evaluation, ideation, innovation Overall responsibility for product development from ensuring quality (eliminate errata), meeting deadlines, and issues management Develop most critical curriculum and assign resources to other projects, as needed Manage and professionally develop Product Developer (as appropriate) Recruit, hire, train, and manage freelancer pool and budget Develop strong working relationships with other departments involved in product developing including Technology, Academics, and Operations Take the lead on internal marketing projects including Product Training and other internal resources. Review product accuracy in external marketing materials. Manage external relationships related to the productResearch Responsibilities: Evaluate teacher, student, and field needs. Closely track research including Bluebooks, Benchmark, and Bellwether reports. Competitor research, evaluation, tracking Compile test trends and monitor test changes Research admission trends and monitor changes in admission requirementsField Response and Support: Support and train the Sales, Service, Academic, and Field teams Respond to incoming feedback from the field and teachers Provide scheduling guidance as well as support for running successful events Monitor current inventory related to the course materialTraining, Teaching, and Presenting: Complete Teacher Training and Presenter Training Teach at least one class per product cycle (preferably after a new course launch) Lead at least one marketing event per year Desired background: Minimum Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred. Experience with GRE exam and courses preferred. Expertise in teaching, curriculum and standardized tests. Kaplan experience preferred, but not required.Skills include but are not limited to: Curriculum development and writing Strong math and grammar skills Ability to manage multiple projects Strong editing and publishing skills Strong attention to detail Proficiency with publishing software including MS Office, Adobe AcrobatQualifications:see job descriptionSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceFull 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 environmentJob Location: New York, NYJob Number: RUSAKAP2231-612585Company URL: http://www.kaplan.comCompany Profile:Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (www.kaptest.com), a division of Kaplan, Inc., is a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Established in 1938, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is the world leader in the test prep industry and has served millions of students in nearly 70 years. With 3,000 classroom locations worldwide, a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of books and software, and private tutoring options, Kaplan offers preparation for more than 60 standardized tests in the U.S. and the U.K., including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as English language and professional licensing exams. Kaplan also provides college and graduate admissions consulting services, as well as after-school learning programs for K-10 students through its SCORE! centers. Additionally, the division's K12 Learning Services unit is a leading nationwide provider of a broad range of academic intervention and support programs for school districts seeking to meet the demands of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).