http://careers.hmhco.com/feeds/40-000-orlando-fl-jobs/ Custom RSS Feed for 40-000-orlando-fl-jobs Sun, 26 May 2013 00:56:02 GMT en-us http://careers.hmhco.com/feeds/40-000-orlando-fl-jobs/ 720 Published Job Title: Revenue Manager
Published Division/Department: Corporate Finance/Accounting
Requisition #: 5526
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Finance

Work with sales to develop deal structures which accomplish customer objectives while yielding desired economics and accounting outcomes
• Review and document complex, multi-element sales contracts to support compliance with applicable authoritative literature
• Prepare and review periodic studies (including Fair Value, customer life, VSOE, etc.)
• Determine timing of revenue recognition on customer orders on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Assist in developing effective system of internal controls over revenue reporting

40% - Review and document complex, multi-element sales contracts to support compliance with applicable authoritative literature
25% - Work with sales to develop deal structures which accomplish customer objectives while yielding desired economics and accounting outcomes
25% - Timing of Revenue Recognition
5% - Assist in developing effective system of internal controls over revenue reporting
5% - Prepare and review periodic studies (including Fair Value, customer life, VSOE, etc.)

Requirements:
Required:
•Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance
•5 + years' experience, ideally 3+ years' experience in public accounting plus corporate experience in a similar role. Candidates straight from Big 4 with relevant client and revenue experience will be considered.
•Experience with ASC 985( formerly SOP 97-2), ASC 605(Formerly SAB 104), ASU 2009-13 &14, SOP 81-1
• Strong written and oral communication skills,
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills ( Pivot tables, V-lookup)
Preferred:
•Experience in SAP a plus
•CPA a plus
•Experience with SOX 404/COSO framework a plus

*LI-CT1

J2W:CB Exp. 06/05/13]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Manager%2C-Finance-Job-MA-02108/2371398/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Manager%2C-Finance-Job-MA-02108/2371398/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Per Diem Account Executive
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5532
State/Province/County: California
City: Sacramento
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide part time support to the Account Executive in his or her territory. This includes making and holding appointments with school personnel, attending and working state and regional exhibits, helping sales personnel with various field projects, and possibly working evening dinner functions. Campus level sales and inservice presentations will also be required. Product and presentation training will be provided. Ideal candidates hold BA/BS in Education and will offer expertise in elementary or secondary language arts/reading/Math/Science/Social Studies instruction.
Requirements Requirements:
* Two years classroom teaching experience preferred; student teaching experience is acceptable.
* Previous experience presenting before large groups of teachers educators or professional personnel is preferred.
* Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills in the delivery of presentations, and able to translate a high level of engagement.
* Must be proficient with computer technology, specifically MS Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint
* Hold a strong familiarity with internet functionalities in terms of research, interaction and communication.
* Readily adaptable to evolving technologies
Must be adaptable to changing conditions and be able to manage multiple projects.
* Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 40 pounds.
· Able to work evening hours periodically
* This position is a part time position and is pay rolled through a third party provider.

Required Equipment Specifications:
Remote Per Diems must own an efficient up-to-date laptop computer with high speed internet access, preferable with MS Office edition loaded.

J2W:CB Exp. 03/22/13]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/San-Francisco-Per-Diem-Account-Executive-Job-CA-94101/2376377/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/San-Francisco-Per-Diem-Account-Executive-Job-CA-94101/2376377/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Per Diem Account Executive
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5535
State/Province/County: Michigan
City: Grand Rapids
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide part time support to the Account Executive in his or her territory. This includes making and holding appointments with school personnel, attending and working state and regional exhibits, helping sales personnel with various field projects, and possibly working evening dinner functions. Campus level sales and inservice presentations will also be required. Product and presentation training will be provided. Ideal candidates hold BA/BS in Education and will offer expertise in elementary or secondary language arts/reading/Math/Science/Social Studies instruction.
Requirements Requirements:
* Two years classroom teaching experience preferred; student teaching experience is acceptable.
* Previous experience presenting before large groups of teachers educators or professional personnel is preferred.
* Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills in the delivery of presentations, and able to translate a high level of engagement.
* Must be proficient with computer technology, specifically MS Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint
* Hold a strong familiarity with internet functionalities in terms of research, interaction and communication.
* Readily adaptable to evolving technologies
Must be adaptable to changing conditions and be able to manage multiple projects.
* Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 40 pounds.
· Able to work evening hours periodically
* This position is a part time position and is pay rolled through a third party provider.

Required Equipment Specifications:
Remote Per Diems must own an efficient up-to-date laptop computer with high speed internet access, preferable with MS Office edition loaded.

J2W:CB Exp. 03/22/13]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Grand-Rapids-Per-Diem-Account-Executive-Job-MI-49501/2376379/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Grand-Rapids-Per-Diem-Account-Executive-Job-MI-49501/2376379/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Per Diem Account Executive
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5614
State/Province/County: California
City: Sacramento
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide part time support to the Account Executive in his or her territory. This includes making and holding appointments with school personnel, attending and working state and regional exhibits, helping sales personnel with various field projects, and possibly working evening dinner functions. Campus level sales and inservice presentations will also be required. Product and presentation training will be provided. Ideal candidates hold BA/BS in Education and will offer expertise in elementary or secondary language arts/reading/Math/Science/Social Studies instruction.
Requirements Requirements:
* Two years classroom teaching experience preferred; student teaching experience is acceptable.
* Previous experience presenting before large groups of teachers educators or professional personnel is preferred.
* Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills in the delivery of presentations, and able to translate a high level of engagement.
* Must be proficient with computer technology, specifically MS Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint
* Hold a strong familiarity with internet functionalities in terms of research, interaction and communication.
* Readily adaptable to evolving technologies
Must be adaptable to changing conditions and be able to manage multiple projects.
* Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 40 pounds.
· Able to work evening hours periodically
* This position is a part time position and is pay rolled through a third party provider.

Required Equipment Specifications:
Remote Per Diems must own an efficient up-to-date laptop computer with high speed internet access, preferable with MS Office edition loaded.

J2W:CB Exp. 03/22/13]]>Sat, 04 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Sacramento-Per-Diem-Account-Executive-Job-CA-94203/2416385/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Sacramento-Per-Diem-Account-Executive-Job-CA-94203/2416385/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Per Diem Account Executive
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5613
State/Province/County: California
City: San Diego
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide part time support to the Account Executive in his or her territory. This includes making and holding appointments with school personnel, attending and working state and regional exhibits, helping sales personnel with various field projects, and possibly working evening dinner functions. Campus level sales and inservice presentations will also be required. Product and presentation training will be provided. Ideal candidates hold BA/BS in Education and will offer expertise in elementary or secondary language arts/reading/Math/Science/Social Studies instruction.
Requirements Requirements:
* Two years classroom teaching experience preferred; student teaching experience is acceptable.
* Previous experience presenting before large groups of teachers educators or professional personnel is preferred.
* Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills in the delivery of presentations, and able to translate a high level of engagement.
* Must be proficient with computer technology, specifically MS Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint
* Hold a strong familiarity with internet functionalities in terms of research, interaction and communication.
* Readily adaptable to evolving technologies
Must be adaptable to changing conditions and be able to manage multiple projects.
* Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 40 pounds.
· Able to work evening hours periodically
* This position is a part time position and is pay rolled through a third party provider.

Required Equipment Specifications:
Remote Per Diems must own an efficient up-to-date laptop computer with high speed internet access, preferable with MS Office edition loaded.

J2W:CB Exp. 03/22/13]]>Sat, 04 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/San-Diego-Per-Diem-Account-Executive-Job-CA-92101/2416387/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/San-Diego-Per-Diem-Account-Executive-Job-CA-92101/2416387/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Per Diem Account Executive
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5612
State/Province/County: California
City: Los Angeles
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide part time support to the Account Executive in his or her territory. This includes making and holding appointments with school personnel, attending and working state and regional exhibits, helping sales personnel with various field projects, and possibly working evening dinner functions. Campus level sales and inservice presentations will also be required. Product and presentation training will be provided. Ideal candidates hold BA/BS in Education and will offer expertise in elementary or secondary language arts/reading/Math/Science/Social Studies instruction.
Requirements Requirements:
* Two years classroom teaching experience preferred; student teaching experience is acceptable.
* Previous experience presenting before large groups of teachers educators or professional personnel is preferred.
* Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills in the delivery of presentations, and able to translate a high level of engagement.
* Must be proficient with computer technology, specifically MS Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint
* Hold a strong familiarity with internet functionalities in terms of research, interaction and communication.
* Readily adaptable to evolving technologies
Must be adaptable to changing conditions and be able to manage multiple projects.
* Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 40 pounds.
· Able to work evening hours periodically
* This position is a part time position and is pay rolled through a third party provider.

Required Equipment Specifications:
Remote Per Diems must own an efficient up-to-date laptop computer with high speed internet access, preferable with MS Office edition loaded.]]>Sat, 04 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Los-Angeles-Per-Diem-Account-Executive-Job-CA-90001/2416388/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Los-Angeles-Per-Diem-Account-Executive-Job-CA-90001/2416388/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Math Per Diem Curriculum Specialist
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5773
State/Province/County: New York
City: New York City
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide PART TIME, product sales presentations to customers on an as needed basis. Individuals in this role will provide professional presentations, product implementations, and in-service training to customers. Ideal candidates hold BA/BS in Education and will offer expertise in elementary, middle school and/or high school in the following subjects:

* Math

Requirements Requirements:
* Two years classroom teaching experience preferred; student teaching experience is acceptable.
* Previous experience presenting before large groups of teachers educators or professional personnel is preferred.
* Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills in the delivery of presentations, and able to translate a high level of engagement.
* Must be proficient with computer technology, specifically MS Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint
* Hold a strong familiarity with internet functionalities in terms of research, interaction and communication.
* Readily adaptable to evolving technologies
Must be adaptable to changing conditions and be able to manage multiple projects.
* Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 40 pounds.
· Able to work evening hours periodically
* This position is a part time position and is pay rolled through a third party provider.

Required Equipment Specifications:
Remote Per Diems must own an efficient up-to-date laptop computer with high speed internet access, preferable with MS Office edition loaded.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.

*LI-CT1

J2W:CB Exp. 05/18/13]]>Thu, 23 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/New-York-City-Per-Diem-Curriculum-Specialist-Job-NY-10001/2507118/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/New-York-City-Per-Diem-Curriculum-Specialist-Job-NY-10001/2507118/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Reading/Language Arts Per Diem Curriculum Specialist
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5841
State/Province/County: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide PART TIME, product presentations to customers on an as needed basis. Individuals in this role will provide professional presentations, product implementations, and in-service training to customers. Ideal candidates hold BA/BS in Education and will offer expertise in elementary, middle school and/or high school in the following subjects:

* Reading/Language Arts

Requirements Requirements:
* Two years classroom teaching experience preferred; student teaching experience is acceptable.
* Previous experience presenting before large groups of teachers educators or professional personnel is preferred.
* Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills in the delivery of presentations, and able to translate a high level of engagement.
* Must be proficient with computer technology, specifically MS Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint
* Hold a strong familiarity with internet functionalities in terms of research, interaction and communication.
* Readily adaptable to evolving technologies
Must be adaptable to changing conditions and be able to manage multiple projects.
* Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 40 pounds.
· Able to work evening hours periodically
* This position is a part time position and is pay rolled through a third party provider.

Required Equipment Specifications:
Remote Per Diems must own an efficient up-to-date laptop computer with high speed internet access, preferable with MS Office edition loaded.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.

*LI-CT1

J2W:CB Exp. 05/31/13]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-ReadingLanguage-Arts-Per-Diem-Curriculum-Specialist-Job-IN-46201/2544920/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-ReadingLanguage-Arts-Per-Diem-Curriculum-Specialist-Job-IN-46201/2544920/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: National Practice Director (homebased , location open)
Published Division/Department: Corporate Education Services
Requisition #: 5800
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 30% - 40%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Educational Consulting/Professional Services
The Education Practice Manger for Adult Learning/Workforce Redevelopment and Adaptive Teaching markets will leverage their expertise and experience to define and develop next-generation learning services and professional development for education leaders. Practice Managers will lead HMH’s thought leadership efforts on a specific discipline area(s), using research; market data, trends, and innovation; competitive intelligence; and work with association, government, and partner experts to create services and products that anticipate client needs and demands. Partnering with the HMH Leadership and Learning Center (LLC) – and across HMH (e.g., product development, assessment), the Practice Manager will be responsible for building a complete service offering to be marketed, sold, and delivered through the LLC’s service professionals and consultants.
Lead HMH design strategy for discipline-specific next-generation learning services offerings:· Track market trends, research, and innovations as well as legislative and competitive landscape to ensure that HMH is designing high-impact service offerings that anticipate client demand.· Monitor HMH product development, assessment, and services current offerings and pipeline plans to construct comprehensive solutions where appropriate.· Maintain regular communication with LLC and HMH Heinemann teammates to leverage fully client input and feedback and share it within our community of services professionals.Convert market intelligence into comprehensive Services offerings:· Create framework and timeline for proposed deliverables.· Validate proposed solutions via internal and external discussions, speaking engagement, etc.· Pilot comprehensive solutions – independently, with HMH colleagues, clients, or associations/partners – to incubate and test new service offerings.· Build pilots with appropriate innovative delivery methodologies, working with delivery design lead.· Analyze success or shortcomings of incubation efforts to refine and prepare offerings.· Work with Operations Manager and LLC publications team to construct professional development and/or learning services and artifacts in accordance with standard practices.· Develop facilitation strategies for seminar delivery built on adult learning theory principles.· Train and certify LLC or other delivery teams in new content.Convey HMH thought-leadership on specific education areas via internal and external activities:· Speak at or serve on panel discussions at association and/or education events.· Write white papers that articulate the HMH position on new service areas (prime the pump).· Build reference list of clients (or incubation partners) and internal experts to market new services.· Participate actively in HMH and/or leading education social media channels.· eChats, Colloquy presentations, and/or other internal informational communication activities.· Provide sales support (e.g., proposal strategy, sales calls) and customer consultation as needed. Host periodic “think tank” activities with education experts and/or clients to generate feedback, guidance, and validate strategies and for discovery of new challenges and opportunities.
Requirements
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

MANAGEMENT/FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ability and courage to question present state, envision future state, and translate into high-impact services and products targeted to client demand• Ability to manage to project plans and deadline• Excellent presentation/training skills • Self-starter with strong teaming, organization, and collaboration skills• Strong analytical skills and business awareness• Ability to balance high-level, strategic thinking and tactical focus on delivery of specific work products• Excellent professional writing skills • Ensure development projects stay within budget• Manage T&E budget to meet full year commitments

• Manage resource and membership budget

Required:• Master’s Degree in Education or related field• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Professional Development, Educational Consulting and/or Research, or related field(s)• Educational expertise and experience working in/with school districts, state DOEs, for-profits, and/or other• Knowledge of adult learning principles and successful experience creating and delivering service offerings, products, or related deliverables• Demonstrated market expertise in the area of Early Childhood Education, Special Education and Interventional Strategies, Adult Education, or Workforce Development required.Preferred: • Advanced expertise on critical educational topics such as early childhood education, educational leadership, etc. • Experience in education environment as an instructor, leader, or other local or state administrator• Boston-based]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-National-Practice-Director-Job-MA-02108/2544910/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-National-Practice-Director-Job-MA-02108/2544910/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: National Practice Director(home based,location open)
Published Division/Department: Corporate Education Services
Requisition #: 5760
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 30% - 40%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Educational Consulting/Professional Services
The Education Practice Manger will leverage their expertise and experience to define and develop next-generation learning services and professional development for education leaders. Practice Managers will lead HMH’s thought leadership efforts on a specific discipline area(s), using research; market data, trends, and innovation; competitive intelligence; and work with association, government, and partner experts to create services and products that anticipate client needs and demands. Partnering with the HMH Leadership and Learning Center (LLC) – and across HMH (e.g., product development, assessment), the Practice Manager will be responsible for building a complete service offering to be marketed, sold, and delivered through the LLC’s service professionals and consultants.
Lead HMH design strategy for discipline-specific next-generation learning services offerings:· Track market trends, research, and innovations as well as legislative and competitive landscape to ensure that HMH is designing high-impact service offerings that anticipate client demand.· Monitor HMH product development, assessment, and services current offerings and pipeline plans to construct comprehensive solutions where appropriate.· Maintain regular communication with LLC and HMH Heinemann teammates to leverage fully client input and feedback and share it within our community of services professionals.Convert market intelligence into comprehensive Services offerings:· Create framework and timeline for proposed deliverables.· Validate proposed solutions via internal and external discussions, speaking engagement, etc.· Pilot comprehensive solutions – independently, with HMH colleagues, clients, or associations/partners – to incubate and test new service offerings.· Build pilots with appropriate innovative delivery methodologies, working with delivery design lead.· Analyze success or shortcomings of incubation efforts to refine and prepare offerings.· Work with Operations Manager and LLC publications team to construct professional development and/or learning services and artifacts in accordance with standard practices.· Develop facilitation strategies for seminar delivery built on adult learning theory principles.· Train and certify LLC or other delivery teams in new content.Convey HMH thought-leadership on specific education areas via internal and external activities:· Speak at or serve on panel discussions at association and/or education events.· Write white papers that articulate the HMH position on new service areas (prime the pump).· Build reference list of clients (or incubation partners) and internal experts to market new services.· Participate actively in HMH and/or leading education social media channels.· eChats, Colloquy presentations, and/or other internal informational communication activities.· Provide sales support (e.g., proposal strategy, sales calls) and customer consultation as needed. Host periodic “think tank” activities with education experts and/or clients to generate feedback, guidance, and validate strategies and for discovery of new challenges and opportunities.
Requirements
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

MANAGEMENT/FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ability and courage to question present state, envision future state, and translate into high-impact services and products targeted to client demand• Ability to manage to project plans and deadline• Excellent presentation/training skills • Self-starter with strong teaming, organization, and collaboration skills• Strong analytical skills and business awareness• Ability to balance high-level, strategic thinking and tactical focus on delivery of specific work products• Excellent professional writing skills • Ensure development projects stay within budget• Manage T&E budget to meet full year commitments

• Manage resource and membership budget

Required:• Master’s Degree in Education or related field• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Professional Development, Educational Consulting and/or Research, or related field(s)• Educational expertise and experience working in/with school districts, state DOEs, for-profits, and/or other• Knowledge of adult learning principles and successful experience creating and delivering service offerings, products, or related deliverables• Demonstrated market expertise in the area of Early Childhood Education, Special Education and Interventional Strategies, Adult Education, or Workforce Development required.Preferred: • Advanced expertise on critical educational topics such as early childhood education, educational leadership, etc. • Experience in education environment as an instructor, leader, or other local or state administrator• Boston-based]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-National-Practice-Director-Job-MA-02108/2544915/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-National-Practice-Director-Job-MA-02108/2544915/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: National Practice Director(home based,location open)
Published Division/Department: Corporate Education Services
Requisition #: 5803
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 30% - 40%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Educational Consulting/Professional Services
The Education Practice Manger for Teaching with Technology and Teacher & Leader Effectiveness markets will leverage their expertise and experience to define and develop next-generation learning services and professional development for education leaders. Practice Managers will lead HMH’s thought leadership efforts on a specific discipline area(s), using research; market data, trends, and innovation; competitive intelligence; and work with association, government, and partner experts to create services and products that anticipate client needs and demands. Partnering with the HMH Leadership and Learning Center (LLC) – and across HMH (e.g., product development, assessment), the Practice Manager will be responsible for building a complete service offering to be marketed, sold, and delivered through the LLC’s service professionals and consultants.
Lead HMH design strategy for discipline-specific next-generation learning services offerings:· Track market trends, research, and innovations as well as legislative and competitive landscape to ensure that HMH is designing high-impact service offerings that anticipate client demand.· Monitor HMH product development, assessment, and services current offerings and pipeline plans to construct comprehensive solutions where appropriate.· Maintain regular communication with LLC and HMH Heinemann teammates to leverage fully client input and feedback and share it within our community of services professionals.Convert market intelligence into comprehensive Services offerings:· Create framework and timeline for proposed deliverables.· Validate proposed solutions via internal and external discussions, speaking engagement, etc.· Pilot comprehensive solutions – independently, with HMH colleagues, clients, or associations/partners – to incubate and test new service offerings.· Build pilots with appropriate innovative delivery methodologies, working with delivery design lead.· Analyze success or shortcomings of incubation efforts to refine and prepare offerings.· Work with Operations Manager and LLC publications team to construct professional development and/or learning services and artifacts in accordance with standard practices.· Develop facilitation strategies for seminar delivery built on adult learning theory principles.· Train and certify LLC or other delivery teams in new content.Convey HMH thought-leadership on specific education areas via internal and external activities:· Speak at or serve on panel discussions at association and/or education events.· Write white papers that articulate the HMH position on new service areas (prime the pump).· Build reference list of clients (or incubation partners) and internal experts to market new services.· Participate actively in HMH and/or leading education social media channels.· eChats, Colloquy presentations, and/or other internal informational communication activities.· Provide sales support (e.g., proposal strategy, sales calls) and customer consultation as needed. Host periodic “think tank” activities with education experts and/or clients to generate feedback, guidance, and validate strategies and for discovery of new challenges and opportunities.
Requirements
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

MANAGEMENT/FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ability and courage to question present state, envision future state, and translate into high-impact services and products targeted to client demand• Ability to manage to project plans and deadline• Excellent presentation/training skills • Self-starter with strong teaming, organization, and collaboration skills• Strong analytical skills and business awareness• Ability to balance high-level, strategic thinking and tactical focus on delivery of specific work products• Excellent professional writing skills • Ensure development projects stay within budget• Manage T&E budget to meet full year commitments

• Manage resource and membership budget

Required:• Master’s Degree in Education or related field• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Professional Development, Educational Consulting and/or Research, or related field(s)• Educational expertise and experience working in/with school districts, state DOEs, for-profits, and/or other• Knowledge of adult learning principles and successful experience creating and delivering service offerings, products, or related deliverables• Demonstrated market expertise in the area of Early Childhood Education, Special Education and Interventional Strategies, Adult Education, or Workforce Development required.Preferred: • Advanced expertise on critical educational topics such as early childhood education, educational leadership, etc. • Experience in education environment as an instructor, leader, or other local or state administrator• Boston-based]]>Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-National-Practice-Director-Job-MA-02108/2559820/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-National-Practice-Director-Job-MA-02108/2559820/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Professional Development Associate - Practice Manager
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5933
State/Province/County: Colorado
City: Denver
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 30% - 40%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Educational Consulting/Professional Services

Purpose of the Role:

The Practice Manager will be responsible for recruiting, training, and coaching new trainers in the one of the dedicated practice areas, contributing to course development, and providing strategic marketing and sales support for the sales campaigns. In addition, the Practice Manager will interface with customers, closing PD sales, and determining the training needs. The Practice Manager also schedules trainers and communicates the unique client needs.

In addition, this position is accountable for delivering fifty (50) client engagement days on an annualized basis to include effective, in-depth professional development service based consulting, instruction, seminars and training curriculum within their dedicated practice area as well as additional practice areas. This person serves as a role model for instruction and consulting within their dedicated practice area. Provides thought leadership and content development to the professional learning department and is focused on client satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

Market Research/Product Development
- Works with Professional Learning and Delivery resources to collaboratively identify, develop and deliver effective products and services within a dedicated practice area.
- Reads the markets, identifies trends, customer needs, competitive environment, sales projections, market share as it relates to professional development.
- Communicates effectively with other practice managers, product developers, marketing and sales teams to refine strategic approach
- Collaboratively creates project plans for developing practice product offerings and works alongside the professional development and delivery teams to execute on those plans.
- Contributes competitive information that impacts product development
- Maintains product vision and assures product meets and exceeds market needs
- Contributes to customized workshop content and new course development
- Tracks field/customer feedback concerning courses

Client Engagements and Customer Satisfaction:
- Participates and provides leadership in live and virtual professional development opportunities. Presenting at local, regional and national associations and/or industry conferences when appropriate.
- Completes pre-engagement conferences as stated in client contract, generally at least 30 days in advance.
- Takes a consultative and advisory approach to client relationships providing recommendations for additional skills. Work with sales team to communicate new leads and opportunities.
- Submits handouts and all documents to the Company according to agreed upon deadlines and Center formats.
- Focuses on client satisfaction and seeks to achieve successful internal and external performance evaluations.

Subject Matter Expert and Thought Leader:
- Demonstrates and extensive knowledge about curriculum offerings and utilizes said information to build a foundation for effective conversations customers, seminars and presentations in order to meet customer needs.
- Demonstrates in depth curriculum and subject knowledge by positioning engagement offerings in a way that reflects LLC strengths while aligning with market issues, curriculum trends and customer needs.
- Stays abreast of new technology and education techniques.
- Participates on committees and task forces as appropriate.

Content Developer:
- Designs and delivers professional development curriculum, seminars and training that provide thought leadership to the market and cutting edge education techniques.
- Operates within proscribed quality standards and aligns work to the organizations strategic focus.

Reviews publications and presentations materials such as seminars, manuscripts etc. for internal intellectual property development.

Requirements:
Prerequisite Work Experience/Skill Sets:

· Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree in education or related field strongly preferred.

· Experience as a classroom teacher and as an administrator.

· Experience in consulting or training adults. Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality professional development.

· 8-12 years in educational publishing as a consultant, sales rep, manager or comparable work history. Experienced in instructional design and instructional presentation skills strongly preferred.

· Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Web 2.0 internet tools

· Travel: 25-50% travel; This position has irregular work hours, requiring overnight trips and extensive travel is physically demanding. Ability to undertake some heavy lifting at trade shows (50lbs.).

Other Skills Required:

· Exceptional oral and written communication skills .

· Outstanding organizational skills and follow-through.

· Strong leadership skills

· Strong problem solving skills

· Self-starter with ability to work independently and with supervision.

Other Skills Strongly Preferred:

· Proficient in facilitation of inquiry-based group learning.

· Skilled at using data to set individual and group goals and monitoring growth against these goals.

· Understands how to guide leaders to assess student learning, use data and articulate clear and compelling instructional expectations for the classroom and school settings.

· Models reflection and feedback as a means to grow and develop.

· Sophisticated ability to manage relationships with diverse colleagues and stakeholders.

· Ability and willingness to engage in difficult conversations.

· Flexibility in a dynamic environment.

· Ability to assimilate information rapidly

· Experience in coaching/mentoring school principals

Demonstrates in depth curriculum and subject knowledge by positioning engagement offerings in a way that reflects LLC strengths while aligning with market issues, curriculum trends and customer needs.

· Stays abreast of new technology and education techniques.

· Participates on committees and task forces as appropriate.

Content Developer:

· Designs and delivers professional development curriculum, seminars and training that provide thought leadership to the market and cutting edge education techniques.

· Operates within proscribed quality standards and aligns work to the organizations strategic focus.

Reviews publications and presentations materials such as seminars, manuscripts etc. for internal intellectual property development.]]>Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Denver-Professional-Development-Associate-Practice-Manager-Job-CO-80002/2606919/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Denver-Professional-Development-Associate-Practice-Manager-Job-CO-80002/2606919/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS