Job description
Company Description
OUR MISSION
Inspiring what’s possible for every learner.
Every great company has a culture that makes it unique; a compelling sense of purpose that drives people to show up to work each day. For Macmillan Learning, that purpose is to inspire what’s possible for every learner. We are energized by that mission and by our role as a positive force in education. We know that what we do makes a difference and we work everyday to unlock the potential of every learner, actively participating in each one’s educational life with our course materials and digital tools. As a privately-held, family-owned company, we provide our employees with the freedom to focus on what’s most important: the students.
Job Description
At Macmillan Learning, we’re committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you’re a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you’ll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you’re excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
This is an administrative, entry-level position that supports multiple Marketing Managers. The assistant will be in direct contact with customers as well as across departments. There is growth potential in this position depending on the candidate’s area of interest and performance.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and people of color, to apply for this role. We’re eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we recognize that unique perspectives and experiences contribute to the strength of our team. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. We value your potential, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute their best.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Research and deliver data-based reports in systems such as SalesForce.com and PowerBI to analyze customer segmentation and create tracking for marketing planning purposes.
- Work closely with marketing colleagues as well as other departments including Product and Sales on campaigns and initiatives.
- Use project management tools like Asana to communicate with stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of campaign elements.
- Create and edit email campaigns through Marketo, our webmail application, in collaboration with the team.
- Implement creative application of discipline-based customer information in the form of flyers, documents, and comparative grids.
- Execute session logistics for National Sales Meetings (2/year); travel required.
- Populate/edit/organize data on key department reports and forms.
- Support live conferences and/or virtual meetings; help to execute high-impact events (requires independent judgment and discretion).
- Support sales representatives online and at meetings/conferences.
- Other projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Ability to manage a number of ongoing tasks simultaneously.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Enthusiasm as a creator and collaborator in a dynamic department.
- Willingness to take risks and eagerness to learn.
Preferred Qualifications:
Google Suite with expertise particularly in Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Experience with Marketo, Salesforce, Qualtrics and/or similar software.
Knowledge of/experience with Gen AI tools for productivity and efficiency.
Willingness to learn to maximize efficiency and keep up with emerging technologies that impact higher education.
Willingness to take calculated risks and learn from outcomes in the pursuit of continuous improvement and process innovation.
Strong interest in the intersection of marketing, technology, and education, with a desire to stay current on trends shaping the future of work and learning.
Salary: This is an entry level role and the salary is $42,000/year.
Exemption status: Non-exempt
Physical Requirements:
Requires periods of close concentration. The employee must be able to multitask, must be able to sit for long periods, must be able to concentrate in a noisy/busy environment.
This is a hybrid role requiring 1–2 days per week in either our New York, NY or Boston, MA office. Candidates located in those areas are preferred. The position is also eligible for remote employment, excluding the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Additional Information
Benefits
Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee’s date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.
- Competitive pay and bonus plan
- Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity
- Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day , Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, Election Day, and more!)
- Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
- 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- And much more!
Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that inspires what’s possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools and services, we aim to make that a reality. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com, join our Macmillan Community, stay connected to our Learning Stories blogs, or see us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or X. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.
The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education’s guidance. Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.
