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We are looking for an Academic Design Manager for our Elementary Literacy program. This is fantastic opportunity to help build our future Literacy program.
How can you make an Impact?
Reporting to the Director, Academic Design, the Academic Design Manager, Elementary Literacy will assist in managing the Grades 3-5 Core Literacy Academic Design department; responsible for the training, and work quality of a team of content and curriculum developers who are responsible and accountable for developing effective content solutions and products that meet the curriculum standards and market requirements for literacy educational materials.
It will be filled as a Project Status Worker (PSW) designation. These roles are remote, and candidates can reside anywhere within the United States.
What you will be doing:
Working closely with the Directors and the VP of Academic Design to execute multi-year publishing plans. Tasks include but are not limited to:
developing cost estimates and resource plans that to meet the development needs of the team, ensuring that all content developed meets highest standards of academic integrity and quality
working with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget constraints.
Working closely with the Directors, cross-functional teams, and individual project leads to help develop prototypes and guidelines for solutions aligned to relevant market requirements, product definitions, learning objectives and content standards
Understanding the implications of customer and sales deadlines, state curriculum requirements, and budget and resource limitations on workflow and schedule
Working closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop the best workflows, assign appropriate resources, and schedule benchmarks for program needs
Working closely with the Director to forecast and manage program budgets, identifying issues that impact quality, budget, and schedules
Proactively planning for team resourcing needs and creating effective staffing proposals; adapting departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
Empowering staff through professional development opportunities, working to enhance and extend the department’s content knowledge, classroom and pedagogical awareness, and digital and instructional design knowledge
Building leadership capabilities at all levels within the department, developing and retaining talent, increasing diversity, and communicating goals and performance improvement needs effectively
Anticipating and driving change by encouraging new ways of thinking and continuous improvement
Maintaining a strong awareness of the competitive environment, including a focus on digital technology
What you need to be considered:
A Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education, literacy, or related field
5+ years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on grades 3 through 5.
Knowledge of appropriate industry and subject-area content development practices, content standards, and academic and pedagogical trends, with the ability to drive innovation in teams and products
Experience with project oversight, including managing staff and budgets
Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to allocate resources, manage vendors and oversee budgets and work plans
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
Proactive, goal-oriented and collaborative, with experience leading multi-person teams and working both cross-functionally and hierarchically, and capable of building strong relationships at all levels
Preferred:
Teaching experience an advantage
The pay range for this position is between $75,000 - $110,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Book and Periodical Publishing, E-Learning Providers, and Education Administration Programs
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