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Director of Product Development
Collaborative Learning Inc.

Developmental Editor, Math
Didax, Inc.

Product Development Manager- Mental Health
Hazelden Publishing

Production Editor (Publishing Services Department)
International Baccalaureate

Director of Elementary Sales
Lakeshore Learning Materials

Editor of Digital Products
Rowland Reading Foundation

Sales & Marketing

Vice President, Marketing
ABC-CLIO

Director of Marketing
Educational Benchmarking, Inc.

Chief Marketing Officer
Solution Tree

 

Vice President, Marketing
ABC-CLIO

ABC-CLIO is seeking a Vice President of Marketing with the vision and expertise to lead the company's marketing efforts through strategy development, creative brand leadership, and management of innovative marketing programs. The Vice President of Marketing reports to the President and is a member of the company’s senior executive team. S/he will oversee all marketing activities, including marketing strategy, demand generation, PR, product marketing, corporate branding/messaging, Web site management, social media and eMarketing, trade shows/events, creative services, and budget tracking and allocation. S/he works closely with the VP Sales to develop and manage channel and partner strategies and programs, and provides the critical thinking that questions the status quo to develop breakthrough marketing programs that will drive awareness/positioning.

Position requires a minimum 10 years of senior-level marketing experience with increasing levels of responsibility within; solid understanding of non–traditional marketing platforms. Including the dynamics of building and leveraging partnerships; exceptional communication and collaborative skills; and the ability to build cross-functional relationships and translate business objectives into action. Experience in publishing is required, with a strong knowledge of school, university and public library markets being highly desirable. The successful candidate possesses exceptional organizational and managerial skills, an ability to clearly communicate, align goals, and mentor and develop talent. S/he has a proven ability to adhere to schedules and budgets and makes wise resource allocation decisions. Candidate must have leadership skills with a drive to succeed in a high-energy, results-oriented, hands-on, professional environment. Must have established relationships within the industry and key media contacts. Bachelor's or graduate degree in Marketing or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and hands-on experience. An advanced degree is preferred.

Apply online at www.abc-clio.com.

Deadline: Open until filled

Posted: Mar. 19, 2010

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Editor of Digital Products
Rowland Reading Foundation

Educational publisher in Madison, WI, seeking Editor of Digital Products to lead development of digital instructional materials to support a print-based reading program for children in grades K-2. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Key responsibilities

  • Working with internal editors and IT staff as well as outside developers and freelancers to create new digital products such as:
    —Web-based games and activities for children in grades K-2.
    — Web-based applications that allow teachers to manage and track student use of games and activities and other online applications.
    — Various digital resources for teachers, students, and parents, using such technologies such as PDF, flash/flex, java, and other widely used web technology.
  • Ensuring that digital materials are lively, interesting, engaging, and support the pedagogy of the print progra
  • Ensuring that the design of the digital materials complements the print program
  • Staying current with research and trends in reading instruction and educational technology

Qualifications

  • Proven track record developing digital products in the educational publishing industry
  • Strong knowledge of the most widely used web technologies.
  • Top-notch project management skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collegially with several internal departments
  • Knowledge of primary reading instruction a plus

Submit applications to hiring@rowlandreading.org.

Posted: Mar. 16, 2010

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Chief Marketing Officer
Solution Tree

Solution Tree, a growing K–12 educational publishing, professional development, and events company located in Bloomington, Indiana, seeks a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). The CMO is responsible for providing comprehensive marketing strategy and support, resulting in meeting company goals for revenue and profit.

The CMO is expected to apply experience, creativity, knowledge of new and existing technologies, planning, and leadership to achieve strategic goals, developing tactics that will enable Solution Tree to maintain existing client relationships and market share, expand into new markets, innovate rapidly, and extend the global reach of the company’s products and services. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the senior executive team, the CMO leads and drives the company’s marketing strategy to sustain and grow overall revenue and maintain a solid financial position by collaborating with all departments within the company.

The CMO is responsible for creating, maintaining, and promoting brands; building and managing the marketing team; effectively employing technology in marketing efforts, working with the sales and customer service teams to achieve customer acquisition and revenue goals; and overseeing all marketing efforts including traditional and non-traditional channels.

Minimum Requirements

  • A Bachelors Degree in a relevant field or related discipline, with an MBA preferred
  • 0+ years experience in a managerial marketing role, with a demonstrated track record in a senior marketing management position in a relevant industry
  • Experience with and understanding of the educational marketing cycles, trends and issues related to the education industry preferred
  • Proven track record of leveraging technology and data to enhance marketing services, including social networking, digital and other technologies, and quantitative and qualitative customer targeting and analysis
  • Demonstrated track record of creating and leading high performance teams implementing quantifiably successful marketing programs in a fast-paced business environment
  • Demonstrated track record of leading and inspiring all levels of an organization, including influencing senior executives and staff in order to achieve objectives with a team approach.

For consideration, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@solution-tree.com.

EOE

Posted: Mar. 12, 2010

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CEO
Community for Education Foundation

The CEO is the primary leader of the organization and is responsible for the consistent achievement of Community for Education Foundation’s mission, annual goals, and financial objectives. The CEO is a member of the Board and reports to and works closely with the Chairman of the Board of Directors to advance the overall well-being of the organization. The CEO is responsible for managing all aspects of the programs and revenue generation for the organization; managing all aspects of adherence to the organizations’ by-laws, board administration, communications, and governance; and recruiting, training, and managing staff to implement the organization’s agenda. Because the organization is lean in terms of senior management positions, it is imperative that the CEO be multi-talented and capable of assuming multiple management roles and responsibilities.

For a more detailed position description and requirements, interested candidates should contact info@overcomingobstacles.org.

Deadline: May 10, 2010

Posted: Mar. 11, 2010

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Product Development Manager- Mental Health
Hazelden Publishing

Employment Status: Full Time

Location: Center City, MN

Salary: DOQ + excellent benefits

A heritage of innovation: it's what Hazelden Publishing is all about. The innovation started in 1954, when Hazelden bought the rights to a little black book by Richmond Walker. The book's format was untried: a brief meditation followed by a daily reading and prayer. Hazelden's second president, Patrick Butler, possessed the vision to see the book's potential. The book launched Hazelden's publishing operations by selling almost 5,000 copies in its first year. Today, Twenty-Four Hours a Day has sold over eight million copies in 30 countries.

Our Center City, MN location is seeking a full time Product Development Manager- Mental Health in our Publishing department.

Hours will be Mon. – Fri., 8:00am – 4:30pm

This position manages key strategic business and author relationships to facilitate acquisition and all editorial stages of product development of adult mental health and co-occurring disorder educational materials. Responsible for products meeting established quality and revenue standards, products that are completed within budgetary and scheduling requirements, meet customer needs, and serve Hazelden's mission.

Position requires at least 7 years acquisitions and developmental editing with 5 years project and product line management experience. Requires a Master's degree or equivalent education or experience in behavioural health or related field and/or knowledge of addiction recovery. Requires highly effective skills in negotiation and relationship building.

Hazelden is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply: jobs@hazelden.org

website: https://prod02.nuviewhr.com/hazcss/JobPostings.html

Posted: Mar. 8, 2010

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Director of Product Development
Collaborative Learning Inc
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Big Vision – How does this Team Member contribute to the success of the organization?
This team leader works on a cross-functional team to translate customer needs and technology directions into product definitions.  This person integrates the company vision for new products with a variety of the education field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

They will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals while performing a variety of complicated tasks.  The Director of Product Development leads and directs the work of others in the department.  A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Team Member Description
This person must understand curriculum, the K-12 market and have a background with varied technologies such as software for content areas, web-based software, online professional development, etc.  This person will have been a project manager for large, complex projects.  A bachelor’s degree in any educational field is a must.  A master’s degree is highly desired. 

Key Outcomes this Team Member drives?

  • Planned product update and releases will be delivered on time, fully tested, and products will support the key market drivers. (different for every release or product).  Individual members of Professional Development team will work in a productive time-sensitive environment, respecting meaningful and achievable timelines and deadlines.
  • Bring together the needs and objectives of a wide range of internal departments, sales, marketing, academic.  Key outcome: communication will be timely, methodical, and will keep organization well-informed.

Key Measures of Success for this Team Member?

  • Timely product releases and updates.
  • Product specs well written and accurate so it is clear and members of the team can act on that information.

Key Activities & Contributions?

  • Establishes, maintains and executes the planned goals for the product development team.
  • Establishes processes for management of product requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Defines the marketing requirements for the product development process by translating user testing and customer support feedback into feature/function requirements.
  • Documents and communicates the overall product features to senior management and the product development team.
  • Establishes processes for management of product requirements throughout their lifecycle.
  • Works with EVP to establish and execute processes for product release.
  • Drives calendar to meet deadlines.
  • Interacts with sales, development, and product marketing to define product requirements.
  • Directs interaction with engineering and operations on product development.

May coordinate and negotiate with the marketing and sales groups.

Submit applications to: jaclynl@clihome.com

Collaborative Learning Inc. is the leader in Comprehensive Curriculum Improvement. Founded in 1999 by educators, Collaborative Learning is the only provider of a comprehensive curriculum improvement suite including software to document and analyze curriculum, while simultaneously measuring student learning outcomes. We are dedicated to working with schools across the nation to enhance student learning though continuous curriculum improvement using our software-based products and consulting services. We were named one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2007 and we are currently in the running for recognition as one of the 50 Best Places to Work in America. We offer a flexible work schedule, an outstanding, fun work environment, and competitive salary and benefits. Our mission is to improve teaching and learning worldwide. You can do well by doing good in the world.

Posted: Mar. 1, 2010

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Developmental Editor, Math
Didax, Inc.

Key Accountabilities

  • To acquire and develop supplemental math products for the K-12 school market, including print, digital and manipulative projects.
  • Understand educational needs and funding opportunities and identify authors, concepts, or existing products that can be developed and produced to meet these needs.
  • Work closely with school departments in research and implementation of supplemental print and technology products.
  • Lead internal and external resources in the design and production of products.
  • Manage correlation of products to state and national standards.
  • Develop strong relationships with local and national math educators.

Successful Outcomes

  • The company's math products are financially successful and critically acclaimed.
  • There is an ongoing product development plan that yields successful supplemental products.
  • Authors regard the company as a key player in supplemental math.
  • Products meet current and appropriate technology needs.

Relationships

  • Reports to the President of the company with a direct relationship to the Marketing Manager and VP of Development.
  • Works very closely with internal design, editorial, and production team.

Attributes

  • Significant teaching experience
  • Product development experience
  • Advance degree preferred
  • Creativity
  • Polished writing and editing skills
  • Sense of design and style.

Submit applications to brian@didax.com.

Deadline: March 1, 2010

Posted: Feb. 22, 2010

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Production Editor (Publishing Services Department)
International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate (www.ibo.org) is a non-profit educational organization offering curriculum and assessment worldwide. IB is a recognized leader in the field of international education. IB Programmes encourage students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens. The International Baccalaureate – provides a wide range of services to IB World Schools and to prospective schools that are interested in our programs. In addition, the IB offers a full array of professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators throughout the year.

The International Baccalaureate is currently recruiting for a: Production Editor (Publishing Services Department) Band 7.

The jobholder works in cross-departmental project teams to undertake and coordinate publishing work on assigned projects. A typical project team would include a project manager, an author, a production editor, a designer, one or more translators and a production controller; sales and technical representatives may also be involved for some projects. Typical project teams for commercial projects will also include a development editor. The jobholder can expect to act as project manager on assigned publications and undertake editing or production work as the need arises. As list manager, they can expect to act as a first point of contact for other departments.

The Production Editor will start in our Rockville MD office and will relocate to our new office in Bethesda, MD August 2010.

Responsibilities

  • Act as production editor for assigned commercial publications, commissioning external editors, designers, illustrators, typesetters and proofreaders as appropriate, to ensure an efficient, high quality and cost effective workflow.
  • Act as project manager for assigned publications projects in various languages to ensure that all elements of the publishing process remain within agreed scope, schedules, budgetary constraints and quality standards.
  • Contribute to the production of accurate publishing plans by list managing a group of publications, both front and backlist.
  • Commission editorial, proofreading, typesetting and other suppliers to work on programme publications to ensure an efficient, high quality and cost effective workflow.
  • Manage the editing and proofreading of assigned English-language publications, working closely with authors, translators, designers, developers and external suppliers as required.
  • Ensure that production work on assigned publications is completed in all languages, working closely with translators, designers, developers and external suppliers as required.
  • Contribute to the development, maintenance and communication of inter-departmental policies, agreements and procedures, for internal use and to provide support to authors and other IB staff.
  • Provide advice and guidance to authors and other IB staff as required on matters relating to house style production practices, templates, procedures and outputs.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field to be able to make recommendations for changes in practices and/or procedures.
  • Assign publishing projects to ensure successful publication on time and on budget, raising and dealing with issues as appropriate.
  • Select methods and/or suppliers appropriate to individual projects, based on criteria related to budgets, timescales, consistency with other projects and level of quality.
  • Determine when the editorial and/or production work on an individual project is complete and to the appropriate quality standards, including signing off edited drafts and proofs, and checking invoices.
  • Prioritizes workload on a day-to-day basis, by assessing the urgency/importance of different tasks.

Requirements

  • A level of general education (which might be to a HS Diploma level or IB diploma standard, but could include a degree, and/or a publishing experience)
  • An excellent command of the English language
  • Proven experience in a publishing environment, to include dealing with external suppliers and working on a variety of print and online publications
  • Excellent project management skills, including time management and organizational skills, and good interpersonal skills
  • An excellent eye for detail and the ability to complete work accurately and consistently
  • Confidence with a variety of different software packages
  • A good understanding of the aims and objectives of the publications group

Application Process

Please submit a curriculum vitae/resume with a cover letter outlining your interest in, salary requirements and qualifications.*

  • Human Resources Department International Baccalaureate North America 475 Riverside Drive Suite 240 New York, NY 10115
  • E-mail: ibahr@ibo.org
  • Fax: (212) 889-9242

*Incomplete applications without the requested information above will not be reviewed.

Deadline: Mar. 8, 2010

Posted: Feb. 18, 2010

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Director of Marketing
Educational Benchmarking, Inc.

A small, well-established company is looking to grow its higher education assessment business and is seeking an experienced marketing director to provide both strategic direction and tactical support.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing all marketing campaigns through a variety of marketing tactics, including direct mail, trade shows, fax broadcasting, email and e-marketing, public relations, and social media. While location near Philadelphia is desirable, the company’s executives function in a virtual environment, so much of the work will be done from a home office.

Submit applications to gbogatz@marketingworks.com.

Deadline: Apr. 18, 2010

Posted: Feb. 18, 2010

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Director of Elementary Sales
Lakeshore Learning Materials

Lakeshore Learning Materials is one of the premier providers of educational materials for early learning environments and elementary programs around the country. A multi-channel distributor with a dedicated sales division, plus catalogs, websites, and store locations nationwide, Lakeshore is a multimillion-dollar company that has experienced continuous growth since its inception in 1954.

We are planning to expand our elementary sales force-and we need someone to lead it. The ideal candidate will be a proven, self-motivated leader with business development experience and a solid background in elementary sales (minimum 5+ years). In order to succeed, you must be well versed in the most contemporary theory and practice currently being utilized in the elementary classroom. The position also involves extensive travel throughout the US.

While your primary focus will be on daily, face-to-face management, you'll also need to be a pioneer-as your top priority will be navigating our elementary team as we make inroads and develop relationships with school districts in the elementary market. You'll provide effective training and team building, communicate daily with company executives, and develop & analyze sales strategies.

Learn more about us at www.lakeshorelearning.com. We offer a competitive starting salary & commission structure, plus great benefits. To apply, send resume & salary history to:

Director of Recruiting: Recruiting@lakeshorelearning.com or fax to 310-537-1741.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Posted: Feb. 10, 2010

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