Project Coordinator, Math (Contractor)

Amplify

5d•$31 - $37

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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