Education Coach- Bilingual (French)
Kaplan, Inc.Job Title
Education Coach- Bilingual (French)
Job Description
For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm EST with one late night a week 1:00pm - 10:00pm EST
The Kaplan Bilingual Education Coach position is designed to be a third-party provider and assist employees at companies with which Kaplan is in contractual relationships, provide a formalized supportive conversation and guide them to different educational paths. This role will advise employees into specific programs and identify skills and educational gaps and match them to opportunities at partnering educational resources.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct success and career coaching to employees of companies in which Kaplan is a third-party provider.
- Assist in developing the framework for career/college decision-making related to career goals.
- Establish and build relationships with employees and ensure they can achieve educational objectives.
- Invoke safety for students during coaching interactions, actively listening and asking powerful questions that get at the core of a student’s needs.
- Maintain consistent contact with assigned students by scheduling coaching sessions to deliver personalized, motivating, and actionable coaching consistent with KNA’s coaching curriculum.
- Work with students to identify and overcome the obstacles that may prevent them from succeeding.
- Consistently collect, record, and interpret student data to guide coaching conversations.
- Provide perspective on college life and act as a facilitator, guiding students to the appropriate campus resources and helping them understand the commitment necessary to succeed.
- Communication with students will occur through voice, email, or other virtual face-to-face platforms either singularly or simultaneously.
- Other support and coaching responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Any or Psychology, Social work or Counseling
- Minimum of 2+ years relevant experience
- Career/Education coaching
- MS Office Suite, Zoom, Google products
- Written and verbal fluency in French is required
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to empathize with students
- Ability to consider approved resources to develop a student career plan
- Organizational skills
- Respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Active listening and counseling
- Ability to multi-task effectively
- Resilience, patience, and humility
- A non-judgemental approach
- A genuine interest in others
Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:
- Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
- Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
- Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
- Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
- Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.
At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards.
For full-time positions, Kaplan offers two salary grades. This position is Salary Grade A: $31,200 to $78,600. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal and state wage laws.
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Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Employee
Job Functional Area
Admissions
Business Unit
00091 Kaplan Higher ED
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.
Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.
Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.