A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Job Description: 

Amplify is seeking a project coordinator to provide support for the development of digital, print, and other physical products in Amplify’s math portfolio. The project coordinator will assist in creating and monitoring schedules, primarily in support of the content development, pre-production, and production phases. A successful project coordinator will provide tactical, detail-oriented support to the project manager and the internal cross-functional team, in alignment with overarching project goals and constraints. This position will also be responsible for day-to-day correspondence with our vendor partners, ensuring all parties are on track to meet deadlines. This is a stepping stone role for someone who is interested in a career in project management.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day tasks and deliverables in print and/or digital production schedules
• Track tasks against project deadlines to complete work on time
• Understand workflows and dependencies between components, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the cross-functional team for those components
• Ensure that production schedules and deliverables are on track to meet project milestones
• Facilitate key handoffs to internal and external partners
• Assist the project manager with risk and issue management
• Assist the project manager with decision and change management
• Assist the project manager with the creation of project schedules.
• Attend production status meetings and follow up on action items
• Review vendor cost reports and invoices against the work completed
• Make recommendations for process improvements as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a project coordination or similar role
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proven ability to successfully organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on projects in the educational publishing industry
• Ability to coordinate and communicate between multiple partners at varying levels of an organization
• Strong communication skills
• Keen interest in a career in project management

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this role is $31 – $37.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans.  If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required.  As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

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