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Wayside Publishing is hiring a Senior Adoptions Specialist. The role involves leading strategic efforts for K–12 instructional material adoptions and RFPs, managing adoption cycles, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and collaborating across teams to integrate and deliver world language educational products effectively.

Highlights

Lead strategic planning and manage K–12 instructional material adoption and RFP cycles at local, state, and federal levels
Review and approve proposals ensuring compliance with state and federal policies
Serve as subject matter expert on World Language adoption requirements
Manage bid, RFP processes, and project workflows using project management tools
Analyze adoption requests and assess product needs, timelines, and legalities
Maintain databases tracking adopted materials, costs, and timelines
Drive operational excellence and continuous process improvement
Proficiency required in project management software and data-driven decision-making
Requires 5+ years experience in education project/program management with K–12 adoption focus
Compensation range: $75,000 - $85,000 plus achievement-based incentives, with health insurance, retirement plan, and paid holidays

Senior Adoptions Specialist Full Description

Senior Adoptions Specialist
Fully Remote • Remote Worker - N/A • Sales & Adoptions

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for education and project management? Do you thrive in cross-functional environments and have deep experience navigating K–12 instructional material adoptions and RFPs? Are you ready to lead complex initiatives that shape the future of World Language education? If so, Wayside Publishing is looking to add you to our growing team!

Who We Are

Wayside Publishing is a progressive developer of world language programs, resources, and materials for middle and high schools across the United States. We partner with educators to craft transformative texts and digital tools that engage students and foster successful communication and understanding across cultures.

Requirements

What You'll Do

As the Senior Adoptions Specialist, you will lead Wayside Publishing’s strategic efforts in K–12 instructional materials adoptions and RFPs at the local, state, and federal levels. You’ll manage complex adoption cycles, ensure compliance with educational standards, and collaborate across departments to drive successful product integration and delivery. Key responsibilities include:

Leading strategic planning for adoption and RFP cycles, identifying opportunities for growth and alignment with market needs
Reviewing and approving proposals and curriculum standards to ensure compliance with state and federal policies
Acting as a subject matter expert on World Language adoption requirements and communicating mandates across teams
Overseeing business processes for state adoptions, including bid and RFP management
Analyzing incoming RFPs and adoption requests to assess product needs, timelines, and legal requirements
Managing adoption project workflows using project management tools and reporting KPIs to leadership
Facilitating timely delivery of proposals and adoption materials, ensuring all packaging and labeling requirements are met
Maintaining databases of adopted materials, costs, and state timelines
Leading cross-functional team meetings to ensure alignment and remove risks
Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in adoption-related processes
Applying knowledge of educational technology, assessments, and World Language pedagogy to inform strategy

About You

We value diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds who bring curiosity, collaboration, and a drive to make a difference. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

5+ years of experience in education project/program management, preferably with K–12 instructional material adoptions
Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams
Deep understanding of compliance standards, RFP analysis, and adoption workflows
Proficiency in project management software and data-driven decision-making
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities
Familiarity with educational technology, formative/summative assessments, and differentiation strategies

What We Offer

Competitive compensation: base salary plus achievement-based incentive program
Health insurance with options for dental, vision, life insurance, and more
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Employer-paid STD and LTD policies
Paid holidays
Work/life balance as a company value

We believe that traditional hiring policies can hurt the most marginalized people in society, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people. Because we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Wayside Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE

Salary Description

$75,000 - $85,000

Original Job Description

Senior Adoptions Specialist
Fully Remote • Remote Worker - N/A • Sales & Adoptions

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Who We Are

Requirements

What You'll Do

Leading strategic planning for adoption and RFP cycles, identifying opportunities for growth and alignment with market needs
Reviewing and approving proposals and curriculum standards to ensure compliance with state and federal policies
Acting as a subject matter expert on World Language adoption requirements and communicating mandates across teams
Overseeing business processes for state adoptions, including bid and RFP management
Analyzing incoming RFPs and adoption requests to assess product needs, timelines, and legal requirements
Managing adoption project workflows using project management tools and reporting KPIs to leadership
Facilitating timely delivery of proposals and adoption materials, ensuring all packaging and labeling requirements are met
Maintaining databases of adopted materials, costs, and state timelines
Leading cross-functional team meetings to ensure alignment and remove risks
Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in adoption-related processes
Applying knowledge of educational technology, assessments, and World Language pedagogy to inform strategy

About You

We value diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds who bring curiosity, collaboration, and a drive to make a difference. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

5+ years of experience in education project/program management, preferably with K–12 instructional material adoptions
Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams
Deep understanding of compliance standards, RFP analysis, and adoption workflows
Proficiency in project management software and data-driven decision-making
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities
Familiarity with educational technology, formative/summative assessments, and differentiation strategies

What We Offer

Competitive compensation: base salary plus achievement-based incentive program
Health insurance with options for dental, vision, life insurance, and more
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Employer-paid STD and LTD policies
Paid holidays
Work/life balance as a company value

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE

Salary Description

$75,000 - $85,000

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