Lead Academic Designer for Secondary Literacy
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $90,000 - $115,000
💻 Instructional Design
🗓️ April 28th, 2023
PK-12 6-12- Work closely with the Director and the VP of Academic Design to execute on multi-year publishing plans. Tasks include but are not limited to
- developing plant 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, and
- working with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Work closely with the Director, 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.
- Understand the implications of customer and sales deadlines, state curriculum requirements, and budget and resource limitations on workflow and schedule;
- Work closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop best workflow, assign appropriate resources, and schedule benchmarks for program needs.
- Work closely with the Director to forecast and manage program budgets, identifying issues that impact quality, budget, and schedules.
- Empower staff through professional development opportunities; work to enhance and extend the department’s content knowledge, classroom and pedagogical awareness, and digital and instructional design knowledge; builds leadership capabilities at all levels within the department, develops and retains talent, increases diversity, and communicates goals and performance improvement needs effectively.
- Maintain a strong awareness of the competitive environment, including a focus on digital technology.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, literacy, or related field; classroom teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
- At least 5 years editorial/academic design experience in educational publishing developing print and technology-based content, curriculum, and pedagogy for core comprehensive educational materials for the secondary literacy market.
- 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.
The pay range for this position is between $95,000 - $115,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.
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