RFP and Adoptions Submission Manager

Kiddom

97d • $80,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Kiddom is a groundbreaking educational platform that promotes student equity and growth by uniting high-quality instructional materials with dynamic digital learning. Through unparalleled curriculum management functionality, Kiddom empowers schools and districts to take ownership of their curriculum – resulting in learning experiences tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of local communities. Kiddom’s high-quality curriculum is layered with robust teacher and leader data insights to drive the continuous improvement of instructional decisions, school/district programming, and professional learning. We are seeking an experienced RFP and Adoptions Submission Manager to lead and grow our talented team of State Adoptions and RFP Writers. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in K-12 Core Curriculum adoptions and RFPs, a proven track record of managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for leveraging AI and innovating tools to elevate submissions. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure every deliverable is compliant, compelling, and strategically aligned.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience managing a high performance team of adoption and RFP specialists in a fast paced environment
• Exceptional written communication and attention to detail
• Deep expertise in K-12 Core Curriculum Adoptions submissions and RFPS
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building abilities
• Proven operational excellence: able to build project plans, track deadlines, and manage complex workflows without dropping details
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI tools to improve submission quality and efficiency
• High proficiency with common business software and ability to quickly learn new platforms

Nice To Haves

• Direct RFP writing experience
• Bonus, state adoptions submissions experience in core curriculum
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Monday.com, Slack, Loopio
• Prior experience managing submissions for large urban school districts: New York City, Dallas, LA, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead state adoption submissions and RFP responses from end to end
• Ensure all deliverables are compliant, high-quality, and submitted on time
• Drive operational improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors
• Act as a player-coach: directly manage a portfolio of submissions while mentoring and guiding the team
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, and operations to ensure alignment on strategy and messaging

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity
• Health insurance benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• One Medical membership (in participating locations)
• Flexible vacation time policy (subject to internal approval). Average use 4 weeks off per year.
• 10 paid sick days per year (pro rated depending on start date)
• Paid holidays
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid family leave after birth/adoption. Minimum of 16 paid weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for caretaker parents. Meant to supplement benefits offered by State.
• Commuter and FSA plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees