State Approvals Specialist
Description
Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.
At Imagine Learning we ignite learning breakthroughs. It drives everything we do. We innovate together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.
We also ignite career breakthroughs, with the majority of our positions being fully remote opportunities that offer you what you’re really looking for: flexible work arrangements, interesting and meaningful job responsibilities, career growth, and a supportive team.
Imagine Your Impact.
The State Approvals Specialist is responsible for the completion of documentation related to the state approvals process and third-party approvals required for online curriculum providers. This position requires a strong background in curriculum and understanding of state academic standards.
- Position Type: This is a regular full-time position.
- Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be between $63,410 and $65,000 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.
- Location: In this US-based position your location will be remote out of your home office.
Envision Your Experience.
In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Review and understand state requirements and processes for online providers in assigned states.
- Develop and complete required written documentation to meet deadlines for state submissions.
- Manage document coordination in collaboration with project lead.
- Work with internal teams (Sales, Bids, Instructional Services) to gather information related to project requirements.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of the company including curriculum, curriculum design, software and related services.
- Ensure documentation is accurate.
- Manage projects to ensure time sensitive deadlines are met.
- Perform monthly reporting of teacher and student data as required by legislation.
- Other duties as required.
Share Your Expertise.
Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Liberal Arts, or related field and a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in the education industry, preferably middle school/high school science and/or related experience working with other vendors who provide similar products and services; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
- Strong background in curriculum with an understanding of state and national alignments.
- Background in technical writing.
- Ability to read and understand state approval requirements.
- Familiarity with online or virtual education programs.
- Higher order thinking skills.
- Proven experience prioritizing and managing multiple assignments concurrently, performing well under pressure, and meeting deadlines, while ensuring acute attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must be able to work flexible hours as needed to meet tight deadlines and accommodate stakeholders across multiple time
- zones.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to help create a high-quality results-driven, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to write and edit proposals with little supervision.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ignite Your Career.
Imagine Learning is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We support your unique career journey by providing flexibility, investing in wellbeing, and propelling growth.
We offer a flexible workplace, with the majority of employees enjoying the opportunity to work from home within the US. Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, we also maintain offices in Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, and Rock Rapids, IA.
Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:
- Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
- 401k plan with a company match
- Company-paid behavioral health coaching
- 15 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
- 15 days of accrued annual Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Fertility benefits
- Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
- Life and short and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax savings plans
- Paid volunteer hours and annual giving events
- A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Imagine Learning will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals as required by law.