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探花精选's founders had a simple idea: to create a better alternative to impersonal learning centers.

With that goal in mind, co-founders Richard Enos and Greg Zumas began 探花精选 (StudySmart, Inc.) in Boston in the late 1990's. They focused on the needs of families who wanted a higher level of customer service and convenience, and on students who would benefit from individualized, one-to-one instruction.

Early on, the company invested heavily in curriculum development and training standards, so that its tutors could deliver consistent and reliable academic and test prep results to families. As the company grew, it added additional services and programs, ranging from individualized needs assessments to innovative online homework tools.

After establishing a strong base in Boston, the founders repeated their model for success in Washington DC, New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia. Continued positive feedback and results led to continued expansion across the US.  Today 探花精选 offers one-to-one, private in-home tutoring in 23 metropolitan areas across the country and has established itself as a national leader in its field.

Based on its success with face-to-face tutoring, in late 2011 the company developed an innovative model for delivering one-to-one online tutoring. After years of exploration and thinking, the company launched a pilot to study the efficacy of its programs when delivered online. The pilot entailed giving away almost $250,000 worth of free tutoring to study student outcomes from online tutoring, and at its conclusion the founders were thrilled to find that the online students earned nearly identical score improvements to their face-to-face counterparts. As a result of this successful pilot, the company launched online tutoring to students across the country in 2012, and today serves thousands of students nationally and internationally via its online tutoring programs.

Throughout the years, 探花精选 has earned numerous awards for its exceptional growth (Inc 500/5000 nine times, BBJ Pacesetters three times) and its progressive work-environment (50 Most Engaged Workplaces two times). We're a values-driven workplace that delivers exceptional educational programs to our students, and in our almost 20-years of operations we've helped over 50,000 students find confidence and success on the path to college.

Leadership

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Richard Enos

CEO & Co-founder

Rich is a graduate of Phillips Andover, Cornell (BA), and the Olin Graduate School of Management at Babson (MBA). Prior to co-founding 探花精选 he worked for Score! Prep, a tutoring division of Kaplan Educational Centers. He and his wife have four children.

Richard Enos

CEO & Co-founder

Richard Enos

CEO & Co-founder

Rich is a graduate of Phillips Andover, Cornell (BA), and the Olin Graduate School of Management at Babson (MBA). Prior to co-founding 探花精选 he worked for Score! Prep, a tutoring division of Kaplan Educational Centers. He and his wife have four children.

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Greg Zumas

President & Co-founder

Greg is a graduate of Sidwell Friends, Cornell (BA), and Columbia Business School (MBA). In addition to co-founding 探花精选, Greg has worked as a management consultant with BearingPoint, now Pricewaterhouse Coopers. He and his wife have two sons.

Greg Zumas

President & Co-founder

Greg Zumas

President & Co-founder

Greg is a graduate of Sidwell Friends, Cornell (BA), and Columbia Business School (MBA). In addition to co-founding 探花精选, Greg has worked as a management consultant with BearingPoint, now Pricewaterhouse Coopers. He and his wife have two sons.

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Katy Langhorst

National Director of Sales & Service

Katy is a graduate of Phillips Andover, Yale (BA), and Lesley University (M.Ed.). Prior to joining 探花精选 she worked as a classroom teacher, corporate trainer, and educational center director. She and her husband have two children.

Katy Langhorst

National Director of Sales & Service

Katy Langhorst

National Director of Sales & Service

Katy is a graduate of Phillips Andover, Yale (BA), and Lesley University (M.Ed.). Prior to joining 探花精选 she worked as a classroom teacher, corporate trainer, and educational center director. She and her husband have two children.

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Kristen Lefebvre

National Director of Curriculum & Academics

Kristen is a graduate of Bates College (BA) and Tufts University (MA). Since 2002 she has worked in numerous capacities, culminating in her current role overseeing our program development and tutor hiring and training. She and her husband have three children.

Kristen Lefebvre

National Director of Curriculum & Academics

Kristen Lefebvre

National Director of Curriculum & Academics

Kristen is a graduate of Bates College (BA) and Tufts University (MA). Since 2002 she has worked in numerous capacities, culminating in her current role overseeing our program development and tutor hiring and training. She and her husband have three children.

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Jason Press

VP of Marketing & Operations

Jason is a graduate of Boston College (BS) and the Olin Graduate School of Management at Babson (MBA). Since 2003 he has focused on operational support, information systems, and analytics. He and his wife have three children.

Jason Press

VP of Marketing & Operations

Jason Press

VP of Marketing & Operations

Jason is a graduate of Boston College (BS) and the Olin Graduate School of Management at Babson (MBA). Since 2003 he has focused on operational support, information systems, and analytics. He and his wife have three children.

Career Opportunities at 探花精选

探花精选 is a leading educational company with an inspiring mission: helping kids succeed in school.

We provide tutoring programs for students and families around the world, and we have grown on the hard work, intelligence, and dedication of our team. Since the 1990's we have expanded our in-home tutoring programs to twenty-three major US cities, and through our online tutoring programs we serve students in the rest of the US and around the globe.

Our philosophy is one of learning and growth, and it applies to both our students and our employees. Helping students and families achieve their educational goals is an incredibly rewarding experience and offers a unique combination of rewarding work, constant challenge, and unlimited growth potential.

Any open positions will be listed below. If you're interested in joining our team please contact us!

Current Full Time Positions

探花精选 provides a unique service to families across the country: one-on-one, individualized tutoring with access to a proven curriculum and a national network of support. Members of our Marketing Team spread the word about our programs nationwide, working as part of a tightly-knit group executing high-quality complex campaigns with an eye towards innovation. The Direct Marketing Specialist will oversee our direct mail campaigns and play a key role in shaping the future of the company’s marketing efforts. If you can own and lead multiple key initiatives independently, have excellent project management skills and a keen attention to detail, enjoy analyzing data, possess a strong work ethic, and take great pride in your work, then we encourage you to learn more about joining our team.

Responsibilities
  • Manage the continuous improvement of our existing direct response campaigns.
  • Work with the executive leadership to maximize ROI on our $1 million direct mail budget.
  • Lead the production and deployment of current direct mail campaigns.
  • Analyze campaign results to assess segment grouping performance and help determine direction of future campaigns.
  • Lead thinking on strategy to drive continuous improvement of direct mail efforts.
  • Manage relationships with key vendors in our production chain.
  • Communicate with internal stake-holders to ensure sales/customer service/marketing alignment.
  • Collaborate with marketing teammates and other staff to maximize impact of all marketing channels employed by 探花精选.
 
Qualifications
  • A strong intellect (and a Bachelor’s Degree).
  • A passion for marketing and business.
  • A data-driven, analytical approach to problem solving.
  • A compulsive adherence to A/B (or multivariate) testing.
  • 2-5 years of marketing experience.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a process-oriented approach to completing complex tasks.
  • Proven track record of lead generation campaigns that drive revenue.
  • Experience with Excel, and eagerness to continue learning that tool.
  • Experience managing complex campaigns with multiple segments and data-management requirements.
  • Experience managing external vendor relationships.
  • Enthusiasm to learn and master new technologies and tools.
  • An interest in fostering education and helping students succeed.
 
Benefits
  • Competitive salary package depending on experience.
  • Three weeks paid time off in your first year with 9 paid holidays, plus your birthday off.
  • Annual paid volunteer day to do community service/charity work.
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage options.
  • 401k option.
  • Work from home.
Additionally, we offer:
  • The opportunity to work side by side with senior leadership to shape marketing strategies and campaigns.
  • A tremendous opportunity for learning and growth: you'll be a key player on campaigns that affect the entire organization's success. (You’re unlikely to find that level of responsibility and exposure in a large company.)
  • Investment in the development of your marketing skill set - exposure to all marketing channels employed, with the opportunity for full-cycle management over time.
  • A fun and supportive team that is as intelligent, as driven, and as passionate about their work as you are.
  • The certainty that the work you do contributes to the educational success of students across the country.

Interested? Apply here!

探花精选 provides a unique service to families across the country: one-on-one, individualized tutoring with access to a proven curriculum and a national network of support. Members of our Enrollment Team work as an inside sales consultant, helping families determine which program and tutor is right for them, all while relaying the value of our services. We are looking for highly motivated individuals excited to sell programs that meet families’ needs while exceeding their expectations. This is a fully remote position - ideally located in Mountain or Pacific time zones, but applicants from across the U.S. will be considered.

Responsibilities
  • Grow the business by meeting and exceeding monthly sales goals, achieved by enrolling families in 探花精选's academic and test preparation programs.
  • Field calls and/or online inquiries nationally from families looking to enroll students in our programs.
  • Employ a consultative phone sales approach to determine the individual needs of families and students.
  • Follow up with families who express interest in our programs using email, outbound phone calls, and other methods of communication.
  • Match tutors with students based on personality, interests, and skill level across 20 markets throughout the US.
  • Achieve data-driven goals in the metrics of outbound calls, total talk time, inbound calls and/or leads handled, and conversion rates.
  • Collaborate with team members responsible for servicing programs and hiring tutors to maximize potential of enrolling more families.
  • Receive frequent coaching and feedback, as well as ongoing training and development, to continuously hone your sales skills.
Requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of customers and employees.
  • Excitement around closing the deal and helping families achieve the best possible solution for their child.
  • Ability to multitask and handle a high volume of calls and emails.
  • Careful attention to detail and ability to quickly process verbal and written information.
  • Experience working in an environment with shifting priorities and ability to learn new systems.
  • Enthusiasm for 60-80 outbound calls in response to online inquiries (20 - 50 if focused on fielding inbound calls instead), and a total 3-4 hours of phone talk time per day.
  • Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office and experience working with a CRM database.
  • Excitement to take on increasing responsibility and grow within the company.
  • Experience working in a small, collaborative  environment a plus.
  • Work schedule of 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, M - F and some Saturdays during January, February, July & August. Willingness to put in extra hours where needed during busiest seasons (winter & summer).
  • Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree a plus.
  • Access to a dedicated home office, including high-speed internet connection. We provide all of the technology you need.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary with option to move to performance-based commission plans after initial training period. Salary range starts at $55,000 - $65,000 DOE; top sales people earn $90,000 - $100,000 on commission plans.
  • Three weeks paid time off in your first year with 9 paid holidays, plus your birthday off.
  • Annual paid volunteer day to do community service/charity work.
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage options.
  • Significant discounts on tutoring for family members.
  • 401k option.
  • Work from home.
Interested?
探花精选 provides a unique service to families across the country: one-on-one, individualized tutoring with a national network of support. As a member of our Enrollment Team, your role will be following up with families looking for academic and/or test prep support. We are looking for highly motivated individuals excited to sell programs that meet families’ needs while exceeding their expectations. This is a fully remote position - ideally located in Mountain or Pacific time zone, though applications will be considered from across the US. 

Responsibilities
  • Drive 探花精选’s academic program sales through lead management and follow-up.
  • Field online inquiries from families looking to enroll students in academic programs.
  • Maintain a daily high volume of outbound calls to potential customers, with a focus on lightning fast follow-up to online inquiries.
  • Assist in matching tutors with students based on personality, interests, schedule, and academic goals; make initial contact and perform initial consult before passing lead to an experience Enrollment Director
  • Achieve, and exceed, metrics-driven sales goals.
  • Manage time and prioritize effectively across a variety of tasks with a high level of organization and efficiency.
  • Collaborate effectively with teammates and build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
  • Receive frequent coaching and feedback, as well as ongoing training and development, to continuously hone your sales skills.
Requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of customers and employees.
  • Excitement around closing the sale and helping families achieve the best possible solution for their child.
  • Ability to multitask and handle a high volume of calls and emails.
  • Careful attention to detail and capable of quickly processing verbal and written information.
  • Experience working in an environment with shifting priorities and ability to learn new systems.
  • Enthusiasm for 60-80 outbound calls in response to online inquiries, and a total 3-4 hours of phone talk time per day.
  • Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office and experience working with a CRM database.
  • Quick learner that can adapt and learn in a busy, ever-changing environment.
  • Work schedule of 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, M - F and some Saturdays during January, February, July & August. Willingness to put in extra hours where needed during busiest seasons (winter & summer).
  • Bachelor’s degree. 
  • Access to a dedicated home office, including high-speed internet connection. We provide all of the technology you need.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary with option to move to performance-based commission plans after initial training period. Salary range starts at $42,000 - $52,000 DOE.
  • Three weeks paid time off in your first year with 9 paid holidays, plus your birthday off.
  • Annual paid volunteer day to do community service/charity work.
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage options.
  • Significant discounts on tutoring for family members.
  • 401k option.
  • Work from home.
Interested?

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