Center Director

Sylvan Learning of Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$45,000-$55,000 base salary

Monthly and annual bonus opportunities

12 days of PTO during your first year;

18 days each year thereafter

Health insurance stipend andEnrollment

Up to 80 free tutoring sessions per yr

Paid training

Leadership and professional dev

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sylvan Learning of Nebraska is seeking a Center Director in Lincoln to lead daily operations, build relationships with families and schools, and grow the center’s student outcomes.

You will hire and coach staff, drive enrollment, monitor progress, and manage finances while delivering high-quality instruction and outstanding service to families.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in customer service, sales, education, management, or a related field.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; comfortable with some early evening hours and occasional Saturday mornings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team by hiring, training, coaching, and supporting instructors and staff.
• Build relationships with families, understand goals, and ensure ongoing support.
• Drive enrollment and sales through consultations and follow-ups toward monthly/annual goals.
• Monitor student progress, communicate results, and adjust recommendations as needed.
• Manage center operations to run efficiently, professionally, and Sylvan standards.
• Support instructional quality by collaborating with instructors on engaging lessons.
• Build community relationships with schools and local partners to raise awareness.
• Lead local marketing efforts through events, school relationships, referrals, and outreach.
• Manage financial performance and expenses while pursuing center performance goals.
• Create an exceptional customer experience where families and students feel welcomed and valued.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales

Communication

Leadership

Self-motivation

Organization

Goal orientation

Tech-savvy

Adaptability

Student-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Zoom

Slack

Job description

Center Director - Sylvan Learning

Are you a natural leader who loves working with people, building relationships, and making a measurable impact?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can lead a team, connect with families, solve problems, and help students reach their potential? Are you someone who takes ownership, communicates well, and is motivated by seeing your hard work translate into real results?

If so, we want to meet you!

At Sylvan Learning of Nebraska, we believe every student has the ability to succeed when they have the right support, instruction, and encouragement. Our Center Directors play a critical role in making that happen. They lead the day-to-day operations of the center while building strong relationships with students, families, instructors, and the surrounding community.

We are looking for a Center Director who is excited to lead a team, grow a business, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families.

What You'll Do

As a Center Director, you will have a hand in all aspects of running a successful Sylvan center, including:

• Lead and develop your team - Hire, train, coach, and support instructors and staff while creating a positive, accountable team culture.

• Build relationships with families - Get to know each family, understand their goals, and ensure they feel supported throughout their Sylvan experience.

• Drive enrollment and sales - Follow up with prospective families, conduct consultations, make recommendations, and work toward monthly and annual enrollment goals.

• Monitor student progress - Review assessments and student progress, communicate results with families, and make recommendations when a student's needs change.

• Manage center operations - Ensure the center runs efficiently, professionally, and according to Sylvan standards.

• Support instructional quality - Work closely with instructors to ensure students are receiving high-quality, engaging instruction.

• Build community relationships - Develop relationships with schools, businesses, community organizations, and other local partners to increase awareness of Sylvan.

• Lead local marketing efforts - Help create visibility for the center through community events, social media, school relationships, referrals, and other outreach opportunities.

• Manage financial performance - Work toward sales, enrollment, and expense goals while taking ownership of the overall performance of the center.

• Create an exceptional customer experience - Make sure every family and student feels welcomed, valued, and confident in the support they receive.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• A strong communicator who is comfortable talking with families, employees, and community partners

• A natural relationship-builder who enjoys connecting with people

• Confident in sales and comfortable asking for the business

• A coachable, positive leader who is willing to both give and receive feedback

• Self-motivated and able to take ownership without needing constant direction

• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

• Comfortable working toward measurable goals and holding themselves and their team accountable

• Adaptable and able to problem-solve when things don't go according to plan

• Passionate about helping students and families succeed

• Comfortable with technology, including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoom, Slack, and similar platforms

• Interested in learning the business side of education and developing leadership skills

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in customer service, sales, education, management, or a related field

• Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Must be comfortable working some early evening hours and occasional Saturday mornings

What We Offer

• $45,000-$55,000 base salary, depending on experience

• Monthly and annual bonus opportunities

• 12 days of PTO during your first year; 18 days each year thereafter

• Health insurance stipend and enrollment support

• Up to 80 free tutoring sessions per year for immediate family members

• Paid training

• Leadership and professional development opportunities

• Opportunities for advancement within Sylvan Learning of Nebraska and beyond

Why Sylvan?

This isn't simply a job where you show up, complete your tasks, and go home. As a Center Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead people, grow a business, build relationships in your community, and directly impact the academic confidence of students.

You'll learn how to manage a team, understand business performance, develop marketing strategies, build a customer base, and create an environment where both employees and students can succeed.

If you're looking for a position where your initiative matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is encouraged, we'd love to hear from you.