Senior Item Development Coordinator

Cambium Learning Group

. Support Item Development Managers in project and client management .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, particularly in client communication and collaboration within the U.S. Education sector. Proficient in overseeing test development activities while ensuring adherence to project scopes and schedules.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementClient ManagementU.S. Education KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Test DevelopmentProject CoordinationScope ManagementSchedule EnforcementContent Area Planning

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationMulti-TaskingPrioritizationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EducationMaster’s Degree in Education

Industry Keywords

Education AssessmentClient InteractionProject Issues ResolutionDecision-SupportVirtual Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Item Development Managers in project and client management
Oversee test development activities for assigned projects
Serve as the primary project contact for clients and internal teams with manager or director assistance
Communicate with clients to ensure project scope and schedules are followed throughout test development
Coordinate with internal teams, especially content teams, on project scope and schedules
Communicate project schedules and deliverables to clients and provide decision-support information
Recognize and escalate project issues and help develop solutions
Collaborate with clients and project management on annual development schedules and scopes of work
Enforce agreed-upon schedules and scopes of work
Support item development plan creation for all content areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field + 5-8 years’ experience, or a Master’s degree + 1-4 years’ experience
Strong knowledge and experience with U.S. Education and Education Assessment
2-3 years of client management/interaction experience
Analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to multi-task
Skilled at collaboration
Required travel of 1 week to 8 weeks per year
Ability to travel 2-5 days at a time
Must reside and work in the United States
Reliable cable or fiber-optic broadband internet connection with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload
Ability to actively participate in video-based interviews and ongoing virtual meetings with camera on
Note-taking tools, reference materials, and AI-powered tools are prohibited during interviews or other selection activities unless prior written approval is obtained

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote First work environment with flexibility to balance work with life
Home or remote office setup cost reimbursement
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities