Senior Adoptions Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for education and project management? Do you thrive in cross-functional environments and have deep experience navigating K–12 instructional material adoptions and RFPs? Are you ready to lead complex initiatives that shape the future of World Language education? If so, Wayside Publishing is looking to add you to our growing team!

Who We Are

Wayside Publishing is a progressive developer of world language programs, resources, and materials for middle and high schools across the United States. We partner with educators to craft transformative texts and digital tools that engage students and foster successful communication and understanding across cultures.

Requirements : What You'll Do

As the Senior Adoptions Specialist, you will lead Wayside Publishing’s strategic efforts in K–12 instructional materials adoptions and RFPs at the local, state, and federal levels. You’ll manage complex adoption cycles, ensure compliance with educational standards, and collaborate across departments to drive successful product integration and delivery. Key responsibilities include :

• Leading strategic planning for adoption and RFP cycles, identifying opportunities for growth and alignment with market needs
• Reviewing and approving proposals and curriculum standards to ensure compliance with state and federal policies
• Acting as a subject matter expert on World Language adoption requirements and communicating mandates across teams
• Overseeing business processes for state adoptions, including bid and RFP management
• Analyzing incoming RFPs and adoption requests to assess product needs, timelines, and legal requirements
• Managing adoption project workflows using project management tools and reporting KPIs to leadership
• Facilitating timely delivery of proposals and adoption materials, ensuring all packaging and labeling requirements are met
• Maintaining databases of adopted materials, costs, and state timelines
• Leading cross-functional team meetings to ensure alignment and remove risks
• Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in adoption-related processes
• Applying knowledge of educational technology, assessments, and World Language pedagogy to inform strategy

About You

We value diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds who bring curiosity, collaboration, and a drive to make a difference. To succeed in this role, you’ll need :

What We Offer

We believe that traditional hiring policies can hurt the most marginalized people in society, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people. Because we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Wayside Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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