Product Assistant

Product Assistant (Remote)

Ohio, USA

United States

Full time

R2023-279

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/.

What you’ll do here:

• Provide general administrative support that include handling correspondence, coordinating meetings, travel planning, processing invoices/purchase orders and payments to authors/reviewers/etc., maintaining database records, etc.
• Assist the team in coordinating market research efforts such as reviews, focus groups, webinars, etc.
• Partner with Product Managers to develop some “B” and “C” level titles and deliver them to the Production Editor in a form ready for publication.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of author contracts, portfolio plans, product proposals, manuscript, and other documents pertaining to product management functions, assuring accuracy and working efficiently for each deliverable.
• Execute market research as needed, summarizing competitive products as necessary for several product lines.
• Order sample product using Magellan.
• Maintain filing and records management systems and other office procedures pertaining market research, product information, manuscript file, author/reviewer prospect file, and customer feedback.
• Utilize CRM to verify instructor information, product information, request materials, and to find users of products.
• Support the Director Assistant on creation of ISBN’s as needed.
• Prepare all documents needed and distribute to participants for meetings across the assigned product teams including PSR’s, plan checks, production launches, digital roadmapping, etc.

Skills you will need here:

• Bachelor Degree
• Tech savvy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PPT, as well as databases.
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling, and organization skills are necessary.
• Strong orientation to detail work and follow-through.
• Able to work in an agile environment by being proactive, flexible, effective, efficient in fast-paced environment where good communication, time management, and organizational skills are highly valued within our teams.
• Administrative experience preferred.

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage’s EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice by visiting their corresponding links.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Base Pay Range

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$31,500.00 – $50,400.00 USD