McGraw-Hill Jobshttp://mcgraw-hill.jobs2012-05-23 18:38:35.367182USABurr RidgeTitle: Regional Sales Director- Central Territory Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge McGraw-Hill Higher Educationhas an exciting opportunity for aRegional Sales Director- Central Territorysupporting the Learning Solutions Division. The regional sales director has the overall responsibility for institutional sales in their region. This involves developing a sales plan, utilizing marketing and inside sales resources and executing through the selling process to deliver both renewal business and new business goals in the region. Essential Accountabilities: * Meet sales and revenue targets for a region. * Close direct sales of enterprise solutions comprised of technology solutions, web-based services, training and support services primarily to the higher education market in the range of $15-$500K per sale. * Assist with contract negotiations. * Articulate and promote the company vision and the strategic benefits to potential clients. * Maintain a high level technical understanding of the company and competitive solutions. * Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans to increase sales in the region. * Communicate regularly with colleagues and executives, regional partners, and others involved in sales processes. * Perform required CRM tasks daily. * Generate and manage accurate sales forecasts for the region. * Add leadership to the sales team and company as a whole. * Identify regional conferences or events that would add value to the sales process. * Write accurate sales quotes and proposals. * Provide engaging online sales presentations. * Perform effective selling presentations at national and regional conferences, customer sites, and seminars. * Minimum of 5 years of recent experience and a solid track record of closing enterprise technology solution sales at senior levels of higher education required. * Minimum of 10 years of outside software and /or publishing sales experience. * A strong list of recent contacts at senior levels of higher education in the region. * Strong consultative solution selling experience. * Self-motivated, "hands-on" attitude. * Excellent verbal, written, web presentation and onsite presentation skills. * Technical proficiency with multimedia applications, online solutions, and MS Office. * Experience and skills with systems, networks, and online learning technologies. * Must be a team worker with good interpersonal skills. * College degree, preferably with major in marketing or sales * Previously responsible for managing a region/territory. * Prior success while working in a virtual sales environment. * Expert knowledge of higher education market segment. * Experience in daily use of CRMs – Siebel On-Demand experience a plus. * Road warrior; up to 60% travel required. About the Company McGraw-Hill Higher Education(MHHE) is a part of McGraw-Hill Education. MHHE is a leading technological innovator, as well as a provider of traditional learning materials, to the higher education market. Our professional publishing operations provide essential information and expert guidance in business, education, consumer, medical, scientific, and technical fields. McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. The McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Sales/Business Development2012-05-16 06:00:00United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois24786ILBurr Ridge, IL28727239http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28727239/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: Digital Development Editor Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge McGraw-Hill Higher Educationhas an opportunity for aDevelopment Editor.This DE position is responsible for project-level content development (print and digital) in Business Careers and Management and manages these activities for several key Business Career and Management titles. This opportunity is located inBurr Ridge, IL. Responsibilities: * Act as a liaison between Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and content vendors to guide in the development of digital content and to manage customer submissions and errors related to existing content. * Work with the Content Management Product team and assist with in-house content development projects and post-production activities. * Assist in training Subject Matter Experts and Digital Coauthors in the use of proprietary content authoring tools, templates and methods. * Establish and/or monitor budgets and deadlines for all assigned projects. Work with the Digital Director, Director of Digital Content, Digital Product Analysts and Brand Managers in the design and development of competitive and innovative digital products. * Recruit and retain supplements authors for both digital and print content (online quizzes, pod-casts, testbanks, self-study materials, etc.) * Monitor market development activities as they pertain to digital, print and other revenue-generating supplements. * Monitor all assigned projects, assuring timely delivery of digital or publication of print supplements. Recommend creative scheduling, where appropriate or possible. * Establish goals, objectives, and schedules on assigned projects with manager. * Assist with market research and market development activities on assigned projects. * Perform all other duties as assigned. * Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Information Systems, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or other quantitative disciplines. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Preferred * Two plus years college textbook publishing experience * Project management experience * Graduate-level course work in one of the above degree fields. * Programming experience with Javascript (or other web-scripting language), Actionscript, Java or C * Familiarity with Web design standards: HTML, CSS and XML About the Company McGraw-Hill Higher Education(MHHE) is a part of McGraw-Hill Education. MHHE is a leading technological innovator, as well as a provider of traditional learning materials, to the higher education market. Our professional publishing operations provide essential information and expert guidance in business, education, consumer, medical, scientific, and technical fields. McGraw-Hill Educationis leading the charge to empower students and prepare professionals by launching the next generation of educational tools and resources. We createdPlanet Turtle, a K-5 social network for children and broughtGradeGuruto life; a learning platform launched by the Higher Education Group which brings traditional study groups to the social web. Our award winning product,Acuity® InFormative Assessment™, delivers instructional resources to prepare students for district and state exams. McGraw-Hill's acclaimed suite ofAccess-branded digital learning platforms literally placed surgical procedures in the hands of doctors through the ingenious use of the iPhone. Award winningConnectis a web-based, assignment and assessment platform. It provides a new learning experience that meets the needs of students and instructors today. Be a part of the exciting developments that are bringing knowledge and technology together and help us create a smarter, better world. McGraw-Hill Education is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Editorial2012-05-12 04:19:11United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois24607ILBurr Ridge, IL28655175http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28655175/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: CXG Quality Monitor Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge McGraw-Hill Higher Education (MHHE)is currently seeking aCXG Quality Monitor in the Customer Experience Group (CXG). The position will be located inBurr Ridge, IL. Responsibilities: * Provide support to call center front-line agents, McGraw-Hill internal staff and McGraw-Hill digital customers using digital products * Performs phone and email monitoring, evaluating and reporting for all call center agents utilizing defined criteria and metrics * Analyzes call trends to identify agent and/or call center training opportunities, provides recommendations to management * Utilize quality management system to compile, track and trend agent performance * Prepares and manages statistical data and reporting to deliver agent feedback, communication of call center performance & identify performance gaps * Coordinates and conducts call calibration sessions with designated call center staff to ensure quality monitoring evaluations are aligned across monitors Other Required Accountabilities: * Prepares and maintains quality monitoring documentation including but not limited to department specific information. * Works with internal call center management and teams to provide necessary opportunities for agents to improve their quality monitoring. * Assist with Voice of the Customer program (survey’s) * Assist with call center process improvement and trend analysis such as First Call Resolution weekly reviews * Bachelor degree desired * 1 to 2 years of job-related experience in call center * 2 years technical support environment * Travel – less than 20% * Ability to communicate effectively and strong customer service skills * Excellent telephone presence * Strong analytical and problem solving skills * Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain even temperament in high pressure situations * Normal office environment requiring ability to organize and prioritize workload, communicate effectively, sit for extended periods of time, use standard office equipment, and review and proof documents * Strong organization skills * 2-3 years computer usage experience * Extensive knowledge of Windows, MS Office Suite, CRM system (Salesforce.com), internet tools (MS Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla-FireFox) Plus * Experience in course management systems and education publish processes * Mac environments * Project Management * Familiarity with media authoring tools (Macromedia Director, Flash, Photoshop, Authorware) About the Company McGraw-Hill Higher Education(MHHE) is a part of McGraw-Hill Education. MHHE is a leading technological innovator, as well as a provider of traditional learning materials, to the higher education market. Our professional publishing operations provide essential information and expert guidance in business, education, consumer, medical, scientific, and technical fields. McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. The McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Customer Service2012-05-05 04:15:23United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois24496ILBurr Ridge, IL28462884http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28462884/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: Marketing Specialist Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge McGraw-Hill Higher Education (MHHE),a division of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading innovator in the development of 21st century teaching and learning solutions for postsecondary and higher education markets worldwide. Through a comprehensive range of digital and traditional education content and tools focused on improving student learning outcomes, McGraw-Hill Higher Education empowers and prepares professionals and students to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Higher Education is looking for a Marketing Specialist in their Burr Ridge, IL location.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> The Marketing Specialist position is responsible for the development and promotion of new and existing products, including competitive benchmarking, market analysis, and selling tools. The Specialist directly interfaces with customers and internal sales staff to drive sales of new and existing products, and to provide orientation and training for customers on digital products. Responsibilities: * Execute external marketing campaigns and communications to instructors * Follow-up with instructor leads * Plan and facilitate webinar training and sales sessions to drive sales of digital and print products * Analyze reporting and data within all systems * Creates, uploads, and maintains effective, comprehensive, accurate, and timely product information and sales tools * Helps to maintain internal database (SFDC) of customer activities, communication, and interactions * Attend meetings, conferences and campus events as required * Plan and implement requirements for Sales Meetings, team events, and conventions, including materials and logistics * Work with marketing managers to drive marketing campaigns and messaging Requirements • Bachelor's degree • Salesforce.com (SFDC) experience • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills • Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written) • Must possess excellent organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, attention to detail and deadlines, and the ability to set priorities • Strong proficiency with MS Office, MS Windows, MS Excel, and graphic design • Some overnight travel Desired: • Marketing experience • Experience with some basic graphic design and/or HTML design • Digital messaging experience The mission of The McGraw-Hill Companies is to create a smarter, better world through our people, products, and our work in our communities. We are making sure our customers get the information they need to succeed. People who work here want to make sure that happens and see the positive impact of what we do in education. If you possess the above qualifications, and are dynamic, motivated, and passionate about educational publishing, please apply through our online system. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Marketing/Communications2012-05-01 04:23:10United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois24296ILBurr Ridge, IL28289814http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28289814/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: Product Marketing Manager Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge Other Locations: United States CTB, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, is in search of a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and exceptional communicator to take on the role of a Product Marketing Manager. Location is anywhere in the US! If driving the promotion of key products and being instrumental in developing and executing state of the art marketing programs for those key products excites you, we need to talk! This position supports company’s Codie Award Winner ACUITY® product. You will take center stage in developing marketing programs strategy and carry out the plans for key product launches and ongoing product marketing. You will envision, develop and lead marketing programs that support customer acquisition and market awareness. You will get the message out optimizing which channels and techniques to use that will deliver results! Here's what you will get to do: * Implement outbound marketing mix * Strategic planning and execution developing marketing plan, pre/post launch * Envision, develop, execute marketing campaigns and materials supporting lead generation, market penetration, market awareness * Monitor, analyze, optimize, manage performance of campaigns * Manage the project by leading all aspects of marketing communications * Create/maintain important marketing channels: website, press, social media, event/trade show collateral, corporate and sales presentations * Collaborate with internal/external team members, tracking performance of direct marketing and online advertising campaigns * Work closely with Product Managers/Business Analyst to position products with market opportunities, business objectives, product roadmap, competitive environment * Manage marketing budget providing accurate forecasts, operating within budget, tracking ROI on all marketing programs Here is what you will need to be successful: * Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business OR equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA is preferred * 4 years experience of development/implementation of marketing programs/campaigns * Solid experience with a variety of online and social media marketing activities * Knowledge/experience in marketing assessment solutions highly preferred * Demonstrated aptitude/success in several marketing disciplines * Must understand marketing programs development and execution including post campaign ROI analysis * Persuasive collaboration and networking skills * Excellent abstract thinking and creative abilities * Excellent building/management of internal/external relationships * Must be an independent, motivated, and performance-driven self-starter * Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, SalesForce.com CTB, is a leading global provider of educational assessment and reference solutions guiding Educators toward targeted instruction that is making a positive impact on student achievement. McGraw-Hill Educationis leading the charge to empower students and prepare professionals by launching the next generation of educational tools and resources. The McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companiesis an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Marketing/Communications2012-04-16 07:44:42United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois24261ILBurr Ridge, IL27910107http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27910107/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: Digital Product Analyst Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge McGraw-Hill Higher Education(MHHE) has openings for a Digital Product Analyst for the Math team, based in our Burr Ridge, IL office. The Digital Product Analysts will develop detailed business requirements for UX, Engineering, and QA. They will analyze customer usage statistics and work with product team to determine how to best use the data to engage customers/identify/validate needs. The DPA will conduct contextual inquiry interviews on campus, collaborate in planning and attend symposia, focus groups, and other customer facing opportunities. The DPA will work on campus with sales reps, DLCs and DFCs to identify/validate customer needs. Review user acceptance testing for group digital products. Develop/vet business cases including time to market opportunity. Essential Accountabilities: Conduct Field Research * Develop research plan for each opportunity * Conduct Contextual Inquiry style interviews on campus. Facilitate Sketch Session and develop prototypes * Conduct preliminary sketch sessions for early testing of product concepts with the market. * Conceptualize task flows. Conduct Needs Analysis Workshops * Work on campus and with DLCs and DFC's to validate the need * Build business case including time to market opportunity * Work with Digital PCM to ensure opportunity is on roadmap when needs are validated * Work in conjunction with Content Production, Product Teams and Engineering team on all system changes and enhancements. Author Requirements * Create detailed requirements for UX, Engineering and QA * Participate in requirements and user story review sessions with UX, Engineering and QA * Train Digital CARE on new Connect content offerings. Manage requirements through product lifecycle, including product launch * Business Owner of requirements through the product development lifecycle * Manage Imprint specific tool development in conjunction with Central Content team * Establish and test production workflows in 3rd party tools * Sophisticated communication skills (oral/written/presentation) * DPA III: 7-10 years background in writing software requirements (BA, Product Manager, UX) DPA II: 5-7 years / DPA I: 3-5 years * Experience conceptualizing task flows * Experience running customer based research (e.g. focus groups, usefulness testing, a/b testing, observational research methodologies such as CI * Experience working with software engineers and QA * Experience with web analytics or doing own usability tests is a plus * Business/ecommerce application analysis * Experience with prioritization and project management (from a documentation perspective) * Creating Wireframes * Rapid Prototyping * Photoshop a plus * Use case and activity diagram development (using OmniGraffle/Visio) The mission of The McGraw-Hill Companies is to create a smarter, better world through our people, products, and our work in our communities. We are making sure our customers get the information they need to succeed. People who work here want to make sure that happens and see the positive impact of what we do in education. If you possess the above qualifications, and are dynamic, motivated, and passionate about educational publishing, please apply through our online system. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability,please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Editorial2012-04-07 08:42:08United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois23622ILBurr Ridge, IL27725226http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27725226/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: Executive Brand Manager - Accounting Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge McGraw-Hill Higher Education has an opening for aBrand Manager for the Accounting disciplinein our Burr Ridge, IL office. This brand manager position is responsible for portfolio management- print and digital. They have direct oversight of brand-level development including market analysis, project analysis, product acquisitions, author management, project managment, and content editing for core print, digital products, and supplements. Responsibilities: * Work with Publisher and executive management team to develop short term and long term strategic and revenue goals for the publishing program * Maintain and strengthen working relationships with authors through frequent contact * Work with product team and authors to create solid, customer driven, executable product development plans for print and digital products * Work with internal digital development group and outside vendors to create and deliver complimentary digital products and strategies * Create and manage effective market and product development programs to create successful products. * Work with all appropriate company personnel to guide the timely and profitable publication of completed content * Supervise the training and job performance of development staff * Bachelor's degree * Minimum of three years relevant experience - in acquisitions, sales, or marketing * Successful publishing sales experience * Excellent analytical, financial and communication skills * Technology background/understanding a plus With a 2.0 career atThe McGraw-Hill Companies, you'll find you're part of a company that has continually evolved. We've propelled ourselves into the 21stcentury, to the point where we are now a digital innovator-driving enormous change throughout the world. McGraw-Hill Educationis leading the charge by launching the next generation of educational tools and resources. We've createdPlanet Turtle, a K-3 social network for children where they're able to develop animal character avatars in a protected web environment. We've put surgical procedures literally in doctors' hands through the ingenious use of the iPhone. We've broughtGradeGuru.comto life, a learning platform launched by the Higher Education Group, which brings traditional study groups to the social web. Lastly our award winning product,Acuity, delivers instructional resources to help prepare students for district and state exams. Now is the time to experience McGraw-Hill 2.0. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please see instructions in the last paragraph foundhere. Job Type: Editorial2012-04-07 08:42:06United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois23565ILBurr Ridge, IL27725219http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27725219/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: Market Development Manager Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge McGraw-Hill Higher Education currently has an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic Market Development Manager in ourMathsegment. This position is based out of Burr Ridge, IL The Market Development Manager (MDM) will work with editorial, development, marketing and sales to build and track ongoing and high-value relationships with key target faculty representing our largest and most important growth opportunities. * Create strategic market development plans for specific high potential and high growth course areas. Initiate and lead market development launches for key titles; accurately identify, prioritize, and track school, adoption committee, and individual instructor needs and interest level against key sales benchmarks. * Solicit and analyze market feedback-which will include but not be limited to peer reviews, surveys, symposia, focus groups, and campus visits-to determine effective product messaging, and product feature development, and overall market viability of products in development. * Use, and if necessary, create systems and processes for the accurate tracking and reporting of contacts with customers by McGraw-Hill staff, individual customer needs and interests, customer adoption rates, and project budgets. Report and track all market development activities through the CMS system. * In close collaboration with the solution team, plan and execute market development events that have high impact in terms of enrollments and cost. Travel to and lead events as necessary. * Work with editorial to build market development budgets for key titles. Track those budgets throughout the cycle of the title. * Participate in and contribute to long range planning with product team and others that ensures revenue and market share growth * Coordinate the market development activities of other editorial team members, including developmental editors and editorial coordinator, as required. * Manage the work of freelancer workers, as necessary. * Work with full solution team to craft, test, and refine solution message and collateral. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree required * Knowledge of Higher Education publishing market * Successful track record in editorial, marketing, or sales required. * Strong digital skills including advanced knowledge of Excel and database analysis * Strong project management and negotiation skills McGraw-Hill Educationaddresses virtually every aspect of the education market from pre-K through professional learning. Using traditional materials, online learning and multimedia tools, we empower the growth of teachers, professionals and students of all ages. Our technical innovations are changing the way people learn, with e-books, online tutoring, customized course Web sites and subscription services. We are also a leading provider of reference and trade publishing for the medical, business, engineering and other professions. McGraw-Hill Higher Education (MHHE)provides print and digital materials serving the collegiate and English-language instruction markets. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please see instructions in the last paragraph foundhere. Job Type: Editorial2012-04-07 08:41:46United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois24003ILBurr Ridge, IL27725082http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27725082/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: Brand Manager - Liberal Arts Math & Statistics Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> MHHEhas an opening for a Brand Manager for Liberal Arts Math & Statistics in Burr Ridge, IL. This brand manager position is responsible for portfolio management- print and digital. They have direct oversight of brand-level development including market analysis, project analysis, product acquisitions, author management, project management, and content editing for core print, digital products, and supplements. This manager leads our product strategy in Liberal Arts Math & Statistics. Responsibilities: * Will work with all appropriate company personnel to guide the timely and profitable publication of completed manuscripts * Supervise the training and job performance of development staff * Work with senior editorial management to develop short term and long term goals for the publishing program * Maintain and strengthen working relationships with authors through frequent contact * Bachelor's degree<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> * Minimum of three years relevant experience - in acquisitions, sales, or marketing * Successful publishing sales experience * Excellent analytical, financial and communication skills * Proficient level experience with MS Office, MS Windows and the web. About the Company McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. The McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Editorial2012-04-07 08:41:33United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois23742ILBurr Ridge, IL27724988http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724988/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: Digital Product Analyst Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge McGraw-Hill Higher Education(MHHE) has openings forDigital Product Analysts, based in our Burr Ridge, IL office. The Digital Product Analysts will develop detailed business requirements for UX, Engineering, and QA. They will analyze customer usage statistics and work with product team to determine how to best use the data to engage customers/identify/validate needs. The DPA will conduct contextual inquiry interviews on campus, collaborate in planning and attend symposia, focus groups, and other customer facing opportunities. The DPA will work on campus with sales reps, DLCs and DFCs to identify/validate customer needs. Review user acceptance testing for group digital products. Develop/vet business cases including time to market opportunity. Essential Accountabilities: Conduct Field Research * Develop research plan for each opportunity * Conduct Contextual Inquiry style interviews on campus. Facilitate Sketch Session and develop prototypes * Conduct preliminary sketch sessions for early testing of product concepts with the market. * Conceptualize task flows. Conduct Needs Analysis Workshops * Work on campus and with DLCs and DFC's to validate the need * Build business case including time to market opportunity * Work with Digital PCM to ensure opportunity is on roadmap when needs are validated * Work in conjunction with Content Production, Product Teams and Engineering team on all system changes and enhancements. Author Requirements * Create detailed requirements for UX, Engineering and QA * Participate in requirements and user story review sessions with UX, Engineering and QA * Train Digital CARE on new Connect content offerings. Manage requirements through product lifecycle, including product launch * Business Owner of requirements through the product development lifecycle * Manage Imprint specific tool development in conjunction with Central Content team * Establish and test production workflows in 3rd party tools * Sophisticated communication skills (oral/written/presentation) * DPA III: 7-10 years background in writing software requirements (BA, Product Manager, UX) DPA II: 5-7 years / DPA I: 3-5 years * Experience conceptualizing task flows * Experience running customer based research (e.g. focus groups, usefulness testing, a/b testing, observational research methodologies such as CI * Experience working with software engineers and QA * Experience with web analytics or doing own usability tests is a plus * Business/ecommerce application analysis * Experience with prioritization and project management (from a documentation perspective) * Creating Wireframes * Rapid Prototyping * Photoshop a plus * Use case and activity diagram development (using OmniGraffle/Visio) The mission of The McGraw-Hill Companies is to create a smarter, better world through our people, products, and our work in our communities. We are making sure our customers get the information they need to succeed. People who work here want to make sure that happens and see the positive impact of what we do in education. If you possess the above qualifications, and are dynamic, motivated, and passionate about educational publishing, please apply through our online system. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability,please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Editorial2012-04-07 08:40:33United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois23464ILBurr Ridge, IL27724738http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724738/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: Senior Marketing Manager, Health Professions/Nursing Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge McGraw-Hill Higher Education (MHHE) currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Marketing Manager, Health Professions/Nursing, based inBurr Ridge, IL. The marketing manager develops the marketing vision and tactical plans for assigned products and markets. They lead the creation of brand strategies, product value propositions, marketing campaigns, pricing, and the effective use of social media. This marketing manager is responsible for key products in Nursing and Health Professions in core areas such as fundamentals of nursing, medical-surgical nursing, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology. Essential Accountabilities: * Coordinate the development and maintenance of essential product information working with editors, authors, and copywriters * Communicate to field sales force regarding important product information and marketing issues and trends * Prepare, implement, monitor, review and evaluate marketing plans for selected titles. * Analyze market trends and potential market opportunities and participate in market research, market planning and product development. * Recommend changes and improvements in assigned product lines through data gathered by contact with the field staff on campus travel and convention attendance. * Oversee an annual convention plan for educational markets. * Participate in developing and implementing telemarketing strategies and campaigns. * Develop and deliver training materials/manuals for sales representatives * Participate in presentation of product at all national, regional and district sales meetings. * Gather, assimilate and analyze competitive product information and report same to product development and sales. * Coordinate all pre- and post-publication marketing reviews in professional journals by directly communicating with appropriate journals regarding new projects. * Work with editors in identifying reviewers at key schools to maximize sales. * Provide assistance in closing business through personal visits with the sales representatives in key adoption situations. * Supervise assistant and/or other clerical support personnel. * Bachelor's Degree required * 3 years marketing, sales or editorial experience in publishing is necessary * Experience in the higher education industry strongly preferred * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. * Approximately 30% travel required The mission ofThe McGraw-Hill Companiesis to create a smarter, better world through our people, products, and our work in our communities. We are making sure our customers get the information they need to succeed. People who work here want to make sure that happens and see the positive impact of what we do in education. If you possess the above qualifications, and are dynamic, motivated, and passionate about educational publishing, please apply through our online system. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability,please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Marketing/Communications2012-04-07 08:40:28United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois23338ILBurr Ridge, IL27724713http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724713/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: Director of Digital Content, Business, Management & Marketing Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge McGraw-Hill Educationaddresses virtually every aspect of the education market from pre-K through professional learning. Using traditional materials, online learning and multimedia tools, we empower the growth of teachers, professionals and students of all ages. Our technical innovations are changing the way people learn, with e-books, online tutoring, customized course Web sites and subscription services. We are also a leading provider of reference and trade publishing for the medical, business, engineering and other professions. McGraw-Hill Higher Education (MHHE) is looking for aDirector of Digital Content, Business, Management & Marketing,based inBurr Ridge, IL. The Director will be responsible for digital content development and creating, maintaining, and managing the execution of content authoring guidelines. They will manage digital authors and the content development process for all key titles in major discipline course areas and work to assure authors are maintaining schedules and executing authoring standards. Essential Accountabilities: * Oversee content guideline implementation in all assessment content * Coordinate major assessment initiatives such as exam collection and analysis, LearnSmart content development, etc. * Provide expert guidance to subject matter experts when necessary * Create, manage, and lead assessment training seminars for internal editorial project managers * Periodically manage staff of external freelancers * Work with development editors to ensure assessment task execution and troubleshoot problems * Serve as a mentor to Sponsoring Editors and Development Editors, especially in the selection and training of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), accuracy checkers, and any co-authors dedicated to Assessment issues * Understand roles of other departments and effectively collaborate with cross-functional product teams * Interact with functional groups to implement processes and procedures to continually improve assessment content development activities * Help shape the overall digital assessment strategy for the publishing group * Master's degree. * 3 -5 or more years of classroom teaching experience preferably in higher education and or combination of related experience and education. * 1-3 years experience in managing budgets with moderate revenue responsibility. * Experience in project management and resource allocation. * Strong written and in-person communication skills * Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. * Travel up to 30% The mission of The McGraw-Hill Companies is to create a smarter, better world through our people, products, and our work in our communities. We are making sure our customers get the information they need to succeed. People who work here want to make sure that happens and see the positive impact of what we do in education. If you possess the above qualifications, and are dynamic, motivated, and passionate about educational publishing, please apply through our online system. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability,please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Editorial2012-04-07 08:40:05United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois23798ILBurr Ridge, IL27724646http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724646/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: Senior Marketing Manager, Accounting Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge McGraw-Hill Higher Education (MHHE) currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Marketing Manager, Accounting, based inBurr Ridge, IL. The marketing manager develops the marketing vision and tactical plans for assigned products and markets. They lead the creation of brand strategies, product value propositions, marketing campaigns, pricing, and the effective use of social media. This marketing manager is responsible for key Managerial Accounting and Principles of Accounting titles including best sellers such as Garrison: Managerial Accounting, Brewer: Managerial Accounting, and Wild: Fundamental Accounting Principles. Key revisions of Brewer and Wild publishing in 2012. Essential Accountabilities: * Coordinate the development and maintenance of essential product information working with editors, authors, and copywriters * Communicate to field sales force regarding important product information and marketing issues and trends * Prepare, implement, monitor, review and evaluate marketing plans for selected titles. * Analyze market trends and potential market opportunities and participate in market research, market planning and product development. * Recommend changes and improvements in assigned product lines through data gathered by contact with the field staff on campus travel and convention attendance. * Oversee an annual convention plan for educational markets. * Participate in developing and implementing telemarketing strategies and campaigns. * Develop and deliver training materials/manuals for sales representatives * Participate in presentation of product at all national, regional and district sales meetings. * Gather, assimilate and analyze competitive product information and report same to product development and sales. * Coordinate all pre- and post-publication marketing reviews in professional journals by directly communicating with appropriate journals regarding new projects. * Work with editors in identifying reviewers at key schools to maximize sales. * Provide assistance in closing business through personal visits with the sales representatives in key adoption situations. * Supervise assistant and/or other clerical support personnel. * Bachelor's Degree required * 3 years marketing, sales or editorial experience in publishing is necessary * Experience in the higher education industry strongly preferred * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. * Approximately 30% travel required The mission ofThe McGraw-Hill Companiesis to create a smarter, better world through our people, products, and our work in our communities. We are making sure our customers get the information they need to succeed. People who work here want to make sure that happens and see the positive impact of what we do in education. If you possess the above qualifications, and are dynamic, motivated, and passionate about educational publishing, please apply through our online system. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability,please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Marketing/Communications2012-04-07 08:39:53United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois23446ILBurr Ridge, IL27724614http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724614/jobUSABurr RidgeTitle: Brand Manager - Economics Location: US-IL-Burr Ridge MHHEhas an opening for a Brand Manager Economics in Burr Ridge, IL. This brand manager position is responsible for portfolio management- print and digital. They have direct oversight of brand-level development including market analysis, project analysis, product acquisitions, author management, project management, and content editing for core print, digital products, and supplements. This brand manager will manage our Economics list, specializing in the Intermediate and Upper level course areas, as well as innovative digital-first projects in the Principles of Economics course area. Responsibilities: * Will work with all appropriate company personnel to guide the timely and profitable publication of completed manuscripts * Supervise the training and job performance of development staff * Work with senior editorial management to develop short term and long term goals for the publishing program * Maintain and strengthen working relationships with authors through frequent contact * Bachelor's degree<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> * Minimum of three years relevant experience - in acquisitions, sales, or marketing * Successful publishing sales experience * Excellent analytical, financial and communication skills * Proficient level experience with MS Office, MS Windows and the web. About the Company McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. The McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Marketing/Communications2012-04-07 08:39:38United StatesMcGraw-HillIllinois24018ILBurr Ridge, IL27724557http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724557/job