Manager, State Lists and Adoptions

Reading Horizons•Kaysville, UT

About The Position

Leads the successful execution of Reading Horizons' state instructional materials reviews by building scalable systems, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and ensuring high-quality submissions that expand access to impactful literacy solutions for educators and students.

Requirements

Experience with K–12 instructional materials, curriculum evaluation, educational publishing, educational technology, or state instructional materials review processes.
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and consistently meet critical deadlines.
Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively influence cross-functional teams.
Working knowledge of structured literacy, the Science of Reading, and evidence-based literacy instruction.
Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Project Management, Public Policy, or a related field.
Honor Commitments
Speak Directly
Think Team First
Assume Positive Intent
Live with Integrity
Be Process-Driven — Create, document, implement, and share systems and scalable processes that support consistent, high-quality performance.
Look Ahead and Anticipate — Seek to solve problems before they happen by anticipating future issues, planning for contingencies, and addressing them in advance.
Get Clear on Expectations — Create clarity and avoid misunderstandings by discussing expectations upfront. Set expectations for others and ask when you’re unclear on what they expect of you. End all relevant meetings with clarity about action items, responsibilities, and due dates.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Reading Horizons' products, instructional approach, and curriculum portfolio.
Experience leading or supporting state instructional materials review or adoption processes.
Experience developing scalable processes, templates, documentation, or knowledge management systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of state instructional materials submissions from preparation through final review.
Develop project plans, coordinate cross-functional contributors, manage timelines, and ensure high-quality evidence packages are submitted accurately, completely, and on time.
Partner with the VP of Strategy and Insights to execute state priorities and adoption strategies.
Develop expertise in state literacy instructional materials requirements, evaluation rubrics, and academic standards.
Partner with Learning Design, Curriculum and Assessment, Technology, and Research to strengthen alignments, identify content gaps, and support the development of compelling evidence and appeal responses.
Coordinate organizational responses throughout the review process, including clarification requests, appeals, Show Cause responses, cure periods, and agency communications.
Maintain review documentation and ensure timely, consistent communication throughout each review cycle.
Analyze reviewer feedback, scoring trends, agency communications, and submission outcomes to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare reports and recommendations that inform future submissions, support cross-functional improvements, and contribute to organizational learning.
Develop and maintain scalable systems that strengthen Reading Horizons' long-term success in state instructional materials reviews.
Maintain submission templates, standards crosswalks, evidence libraries, agency contacts, and playbooks that improve efficiency, preserve institutional knowledge, and increase organizational readiness across adoption cycles.