Higher Ed Editorial & Learning Strategist

Cengage Group; Ohio; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group in the United States is seeking a proactive member of the Higher Education Editorial and Learning Team to craft impactful learning materials and experiences. You will lead competitive intelligence, ideate content with authors and experts, and maintain documentation to support program execution.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strong project management, and delivering high-quality results in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated higher-order thinking and analytical abilities.
• Strong project-management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and consistently deliver high-quality results.
• Excellent organizational skills that support operational excellence.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally to advance shared goals.
• Intellectually curious, adaptable, with an attitude of embracing challenges and improvement.
• BA or BS Degree
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Power BI, CRM and applied AI tools a plus.
• Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field

Responsibilities

• Lead the team’s competitive intelligence gathering and content evaluation activities, collaborating with key partners to interpret findings into strategic recommendations and actionable insights.
• Drive content ideation with authors, subject-matter experts, and industry partners on select projects—grounded in market insights, emerging trends, currency needs, and in alignment with Editorial Manager priorities.
• Develop and maintain strategic documentation, content tracking, and an author talent database that support strong program execution.
• Build and update competitive benchmarks to inform editorial strategy and decision-making.
• Serve as key contact for customer-reported content-related blocking issues, partnering cross-functionally to ensure timely and effective resolution.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical abilities

Project management

Independent work

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Collaboration and communication

Cross-functional experience

Curiosity and adaptability

BA/BS degree

Education

BA or BS Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

CRM

Applied AI tools

Job description

Cengage Group in the United States is seeking a proactive member of the Higher Education Editorial and Learning Team to craft impactful learning materials and experiences. You will lead competitive intelligence, ideate content with authors and experts, and maintain documentation to support program execution.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strong project management, and delivering high-quality results in a dynamic educational environment.