Activities Coordinator

Job Title Activities Coordinator Job Description Position Summary The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for planning and leading high-quality activities at the center(s). He/she will report to the School Director and will ensure that there is a robust activity calendar and a good participation level at the center(s). Key job responsibilities include, but not limited to: Determine activities program by researching options/ prices Plan a variety of appropriate and interesting activities for weekday and weekend excursions Manage activities account, incl. money collection Pro-actively seeks out new partners and vendors within the community Offer suggestions and help students plan free-time activities Maintain stock of bus schedules, maps, travel information, etc. to provide to students Collect and report of feedback from students (surveys) Advises new and current students in regard to activities’ Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent* 2 years prior work experience with international students Ability to work evenings and weekends Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills Excellent problem solving and creative thinking skills High energy level and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Ability to deliver on detail-oriented processes Proven customer service skills, ideally with a diverse population Tact, patience, and diplomacy, particularly with non-native English speakers Flexible and able to change plans according to circumstances Must be authorized to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications One or more foreign language ability Physical Requirements Sitting Standing Walking Climbing Lifting up to 50 pounds Pulling Pushing Carrying Grasping Reaching Bending Visual Acuity Color Determination Speaking Listening Location Chicago, IL, USA Employee Type Employee Job Functional Area Marketing Kaplan lnternational is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible. Kaplan International Languages requires that all new hires have proof of COVID -19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons are available on case by case basis. Kaplan International, the international division of Kaplan Inc., encompasses a range of businesses: a dynamic English-language training provider with 40-plus schools across the globe, a range of Pathways programmes which help international students progress onto degree programs at top-ranked university partners in the U.K., U.S., and Australia, a leading higher education institution in Singapore where more than 18,000 domestic and international students study towards diplomas and degrees and a professional and vocational training operation in Australia and Asia Pacific. Application Process We have recently launched our new Workday recruitment system. Just a few tips before you start your application: Step 1: Create an Account - You only need to create this once, the first time you apply through our new system. Any subsequent applications you make can be done through your account. Step 2: Upload a CV/resume or use your Linkedin profile - Unless your Linkedin profile is very comprehensive, we would prefer a CV/resume Step 3: Checking the data - When you upload a CV/resume or apply through Linkedin our system will extract the data and populate our form. Although this function is clever, it doesn’t always get the data into the right boxes so you will need to look through and edit as needed. Step 4: Contact details - Include your contact details so we can get in touch with you Step 5: Application questions – These are just some extra details we need from you. We do require a cover letter so you may want to prepare one before starting your application. It is not possible to return to a half completed application. Your data must be submitted in one session. Step 6: Review and submit - make sure all your information is correct and then Submit and you’re finished. If you get really stuck, drop us an email to careers@kaplan.com and we’ll do our best to help! California Worker Privacy Statement