Math Senior Content Advisor—Product Development

Cambium Learning Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambium Assessment is seeking a Senior Content Advisor - Product Development to lead the development of innovative assessment products from research to implementation.

The ideal candidate has a math education background, 8+ years in large-scale summative content, and strong leadership, collaboration, and presentation skills; travel 1–8 times per year is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Math Education with 8+ years in content development for large-scale assessments; Master’s preferred.
• Deep content knowledge in mathematics and assessment design.
• 8+ years in leading development of content for large-scale summative assessments.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with innovative assessment products and content development processes.
• Familiarity with U.S. Education System and Education Assessment.
• Ability to travel 1-8 times per year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of innovative assessment products from research to implementation.
• Contribute to and execute a complex plan vetted by Test Development leadership.
• Present as content specialist in TAC meetings and to senior leadership.
• Manage client and stakeholder expectations and resolve requests.
• Identify and escalate department-wide issues and propose solutions.
• Collaborate across divisions as needed.
• Contribute to content test development as senior reviewer.
• Drive client-facing meetings and standard setting facilitation.
• Lead Content and Test Development training and prep for standard setting.
• Contribute to proposal work when needed.

Skills

Content development

Leadership

Communication

Presentations

Collaboration

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Cambium Learning® Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K–2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers), and VKidz Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond. Cambium Learning® Group is the education essentials company. With an intentionally curated portfolio of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader in the education space, helping millions of educators and students feel more universally valued each and every day. In everything we do and across all our brands, we focus on the elements that are most essential to the success of education.

Job Location: US, Remote. Must work and reside within the US for this position.

Job Overview: Join our Team! Cambium Assessment is a leader in statewide online assessments. We integrate cutting‑edge technology with content expertise to develop standardized assessments for kindergarten through high school students. We are currently looking to fill the role of Senior Content Advisor - Product Development with an innovative pioneer. The ideal candidate will be a key member of the team, serving as a thought principal in the development of new and innovative approaches to all types and stages of assessment.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees the development of innovative assessment products, including the research, design, development, and implementation of these development efforts.
• Contributes to and executes a complex plan or solution that is vetted by Test Development leadership.
• Presents in TAC meetings as a content specialist and may present to senior leadership of the division and company.
• Manages client and stakeholder expectations effectively and ensures all client and collaborator requests are resolved in a thorough and timely manner.
• Identifies and escalates complex department‑wide issues, seeking and offering solutions.
• Works collaboratively across divisions, as needed.
• Contributes to content test development across all projects as a senior‑level reviewer, as needed.
• Oversees and may drive client‑facing meetings, including as the content specialist at standard settings, as well as facilitation of content advisory, rubric validation, range finding, data review, and other client meetings, as needed.
• Drives Content and Test Development training, including preparation for standard setting.
• Autonomously contributes to proposal work, as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Math Education with at least 8 years of experience leading development of content for large‑scale summative assessments or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Deep content knowledge is required.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with innovative assessment products, including the research, design, development, and implementation of development efforts, is highly preferred.
• Awareness of early childhood formative products and experience in creating district‑level assessments is beneficial.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role (People or Project).
• Highly creative and innovative with a deep comprehension of Principled Assessment Design, learning processes, and learning progressions.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) is preferred.
• Highly comfortable interacting with and delivering various presentations to senior leadership across divisions and C‑suite of the organization.
• Proven knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education System and Education Assessment is required.
• Demonstrated and highly effective thought leadership.
• Data‑backed skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Highly flexible and adaptive, pivoting as needed to arrive at a solution.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Highly skilled in collaboration, communication, and multi‑tasking.
• Ability to travel 1‑8 times per year, including trips lasting 2‑5 days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Our Family of Companies

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To learn more about the Cambium organization and our other career opportunities, visit www.cambiumlearning.com/about-us/careers

Values

As a group, we value: Simplicity - Across all our teams and all areas of our business, we create simplicity, making things easier and more clear for all those we work with. Certainty - We continually strive to eliminate doubt, delivering solutions, services and communications that our customers know they can count on. Now - We understand the need to make a difference not only for the future, but for today, and our people are committed to making the most of each moment we spend serving our customers.