at Savvas Learning Company LLC in Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Manager, Editorial
Ontario, Canada * Virtual
Req #1659
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.
Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today's classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.
Our comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs - supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual's abilities and learning styles.
Savvas Learning Company is a next-generation learning company that combines new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting to create innovative K-12 solutions. Savvas carries on a longstanding tradition of delivering the most engaging, innovative curriculum that has transformed the way students learn, accelerating their growth and improving their outcomes.
Rubicon Publishing, a Savvas Company, is seeking an experienced Manager who will help oversee primary portfolios relating to Mathematics. As a leader of the publishing team, the ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience in educational publishing, leading a team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
You are passionate about education and will lead a dynamic team to help create innovative learning solutions for use in classrooms across Canada. As Manager, you are responsible for the identification, conceptualization, validation, and strategic development of new projects and educational solutions in mathematics. You will work collaboratively with senior management teams across the organization to create sound business plans for corporate approval for each project.
Responsibilities
Create a long-term publishing plan that is financially viable and aligns with the company's goals and strategic direction
Identify potential new publishing projects; conduct, analyze, and synthesize market research; identify viable solutions and project goals
Conceptualize and validate each new project to meet the unique needs of the market and ensure the vision and strategic messaging of the product effectively meets the goals of the project
Create development plans to ensure that the product meets key success factors such as curriculum congruence, solid instructional design, appropriate method(s) of delivery, and scope of individual components.
Develop, monitor, and manage budgets for each project, including breakdowns for market research, contributing authors and contributors, freelance and in-house staffing, and external consultation and reviews
Recruit, hire, and supervise editorial staff in in collaboration with your team Supervisors
Recruit and liaise with authors, contributors, advisors, and subject matter experts in collaboration with sales and marketing teams
Establish and manage relationships with internal and external business partners and vendors to meet project deliverables
Supervisory responsibilities
Manage and oversee senior editorial staff members, in conjunction with your team Supervisors.
Other duties
Liaise with sales and marketing to successfully pre-sell, launch, and implement a project and help complete submissions for key adoptions.
Support sales and marketing by conducting training and implementation presentations and assisting in the creation of marketing materials, as required.
Lead the product training of sales and marketing personnel for each new project.
Validate opportunities with market research by meeting with key stakeholders and customers across Canada and developing relationships with senior level people in boards and districts. Note: Travel across Canada is required.
Initiate and support the creation of project prototypes to ensure your alignment with your vision.
Required Knowledge and Experience
At least 10 years of experience in educational publishing in a leadership role
A minimum of a University degree; a degree in Education and/or mathematics is an asset
Proven track record conceptualizing and leading multiple professional and educational projects in print and digital formats
Results-oriented, strategic problem-solver, innovator, creative thinker
Strong ability to conduct research, test, and deploy new solutions and strategies
Strong ability to create budgets and... For full info follow application link.
Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
