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• Development
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Software Engineer - Infrastructure
  • Software Engineer - User Interface
• Finance
  • Director of Finance
• Information Technology
  • Desktop Support Specialist
• Inside Sales
  • Inside Sales Representative
• Marketing
  • Graphic Design Coordinator
  • Product Marketing Manager
• Sales
  • Executive Administrative Assistant - Sales

Curriculum developers are primarily responsible for the development and authoring of instructional materials for Carnegie Learning’s suite of secondary-level mathematics products. Additionally, the curriculum developer will act as a mathematics content expert and will partner with other departments within the company to ensure the overall quality of the products delivered to teachers and students.

• Author instructional materials including, but not limited to, classroom lessons, supporting teacher notes, tutorials, software lessons, assessments, assignments, online (web-based) materials, and problem scenarios.
• Review and provide input on product design and implementation documents for instructional materials.
• Edit instructional materials authored by others.
• Become familiar with Carnegie Learning’s customer base to author new content and edit existing content to best meet customers’ needs.
• Assist with correlations, bids and proposals, adoptions, and scope and sequence projects as required.

• 2-4 years of classroom experience as a mathematics teacher in secondary schools, preferably with Carnegie Learning’s Cognitive Tutor products.
• BS Degree in mathematics and a certification in mathematics education or a Master’s Degree in secondary mathematics education.
• Experience with both Windows and Mac platforms and proficiency with the use of technology especially as it applies to classroom instruction.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Seeing, hearing, listening, clear speech.
• Able to type on a keyboard.

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• Core tutoring architecture used in our award winning middle and high school software-based mathematics programs
• Tutor authoring environment, a proprietary system used by cognitive scientists to develop the tutoring models used in our products
• Learning Management System (LMS), our roster and curriculum data management and reporting system
• Aspects of our development environment, including software build processes, automated tests and installation packages

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field required (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience with the Java (1.4.x, 1.5.x) programming language including Swing
• Minimum of two years experience in object-oriented programming
• Strong software design skills
• Ability to accurately estimate one's work
• High commitment to quality
• Team oriented
• Self directed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with complete software development lifecycle, including requirement assessment and QA testing is desired

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The software development team is looking for a highly motivated and talented Java developer. This position offers both a unique engineering challenge and the opportunity to help 500,000 students across the country learn math.

This developer will be responsible for implementing highly customized, visual, interactive, and challenging user interfaces (in Swing and Java2D) for new instructional tools used in our award winning middle and high school software-based mathematics programs. This is not Swing out-of-the box. The developer will, among other things, create custom components and layout managers in a message-driven environment. As a member of the engineering design team, the software developer will collaborate on innovative solutions with other software engineers, cognitive scientists, quality assurance engineers, project managers, interface designers, and math editors to develop best of breed instructional tools on schedule and on budget.

1. BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field required (or equivalent experience)
2. Proven experience with the Java (1.4.x, 1.5.x) programming language including Swing and Java2D
3. Minimum of two years experience in object-oriented programming
4. Strong software design skills
5. Ability to accurately estimate one's work
6. High commitment to quality
7. Team oriented
8. Self directed
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
10. Experience with complete software development lifecycle, including requirement assessment and QA testing is desired
11. Experience with commercial software development for both Windows and Macintosh platforms a plus
12. Must be eligible to work in the United States

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The Director of Finance is responsible for the financial operations of the company, including the accounting function.

Major areas of responsibilities include:

• Planning: Prepare the annual, 3, and 5 year budgets. Update as required. Track progress against plan and provide management reporting as necessary. Provide strategic guidance on financial implications of long-term strategy.
• Pricing: In conjunction with product management teams, establish, monitor, and modify prices for company products and services. Track product and service profitability and provide pricing analysis for custom bids and proposals. In conjunction with Sales, monitor pricing integrity.
• Project and Program implementation. As a member of the senior management team, establish and lead cross-functional task forces to accomplish specific projects. Organize and conduct periodic team meetings; report on progress and results to senior management.
• Accounting Function: Ensure that books are closed accurately and on a timely basis. Fully understand financial statement trends and keep management advised of variances from expectations. Manage the accounting staff, including order entry.
• Contracts: Negotiate corporate contracts, including complex sales contracts, financing agreements, shareholder matters, etc. Work with outside legal counsel as required.
• Financial Analysis: Prepare GAAP financial statements, and management reporting as required to optimize the running of the company, and to maximize the profitability of the company. Use company CRM and accounting system data to improve decision-making at all levels of the company. Help coordinate implementation of new Oracle CRM and Financial system in 2008-2009.
• Decision-making: As a part of the senior management team of the company, the Director of Finance will contribute significantly to management decision-making. We want someone who will make sound recommendations and then be prepared to carry them out. Decisiveness is key – we cannot be bogged down with analysis paralysis.
• Investor Relations: Communicate with the Board of Directors, and with investors as applicable, on all financial matters relating to the company. Successful candidate will be a confident presenter.
  
  The Director of Finance is responsible for establishing, directing and coordinating all financial accounting operations and reporting, including analysis and interpretation. The Director of Finance recommends major accounting objectives and policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Six or more years experience in accounting with demonstrated progressive responsibility, including national accounting firm experience.
• Previous staff management experience.
• Proficiency with personal computing applications as well as specific financial accounting applications.
• Desire and ability to be both hands-on and an effective delegator and manager.

As company grows, the role may evolve into a Chief Financial Officer position. This position has a competitive salary, bonus, and an excellent benefits package.

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The Desktop Support Specialist is responsible for the support of end user computing at Carnegie Learning. Responsibilities include coordination of day-to-day desktop computing issues including computers, printers, and fax machines.

In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities, The Desktop Support Specialist will assist on projects as needed.

Essential Duties:

1. Install and configure hardware and applications on new or existing machines.
2. Install and configure new telephones and extensions on corporate phone system.
3. Troubleshoot end user issues with corporate business applications and hardware.
4. Activate network connections with understanding of corporate network environment.
   
5. Prepare nightly tape backup of servers and maintain appropriate filing of tapes in data center.
   
6. Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and updates on PC’s and printers.
   
7. Provide telephone support to remote users.
   
8. Research persisting issues with software vendors.
   
9. Ability to respond to requests in a timely fashion.
   
10. Regular weekly status reports to management

Requirements:

• Minimum of Associates Degree in related technology field
  
• 2-3 years experience in desktop support position
  
• Understanding of networking technologies and concepts (TCP/IP, DHCP, VPN, VLAN, Ethernet, AppleTalk)
  
• Experience with installation -configuration of Windows XP, Mac OS X, Windows Server 2003 Experience with installation/configuration of MS Office 2003 & Office 2007
  
• Knowledge of basic user setup and administration in Windows 2003 Active Directory
  
• Excellent oral communication skills
  
• Excellent customer service demeanor and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks while maintaining appropriate attitude and composure
  
• Desire to work as part of a highly productive team in a fast paced environment

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Job Summary:

This position serves as a key member on a collaborative team and helps executes sales campaigns by qualifying leads, closing sales and providing sales support as needed. A primary contact for prospects and customers, this position is an instrumental team member working collaboratively to meet sales targets and annual revenue goals. Candidates must demonstrate a strong ability to work collaboratively, have good communication and organizational skills and have the ability to prioritize and be flexible in day-to-day responsibilities, which include

• Gathering and distributing information from prospects
• Product introduction and demonstration
• Routing initial information requests
• Providing support to sales campaigns
• Responding to new and current customer requests
• Explaining product offering features and benefits
• Maintaining a detailed database of customer inquiries and follow-up status
• Work both independently and as part of a team to uncover new opportunities and increase account and market share
• Delivering professional and effective proposals
• Work with customers, potential customers and their regional team in all facets of the sales and implementation process for Company products.
• Closing sales through the use of the following methods; internet leads, marketing campaigns, direct inbound calls, cold call prospecting and up selling current customers

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, organization and teamwork skills
• Previous tele-sales or Inside Sales experience
• Bachelors degree
• Proficiency in MS Office, Windows, Outlook
• At least one year of sales or customer service experience
• Proficient in MS suite of products

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Job Summary:

The Graphic Designer Coordinator supports the corporate marketing strategy by developing and producing marketing materials in support of the company brand, products, marketing programs, events, and sales campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Drives the development and production of marketing collateral.
• Creates graphics for company's marketing materials, including brochures, packaging, sales sheets, case studies, inserts, newsletters, direct mail packages, event marketing signage, logos, user interface graphics, print ads and other jobs.
• Assists with Web Design as needed.
• Plans, schedules and implements graphic design projects, including collaborating with marketing staff and other company stakeholders to develop concepts, establish layouts and copy specifications, research and select photos, create illustrations, set and implement style sheets, design pages, set color specifications, and produce mechanicals.
• Collects estimates and coordinates print production including print buying, press checks, inventory, and delivery.
• Tracks and monitors print marketing budget
• Manages production and timelines. Routes layouts, copy, proofs, and other project elements for approval.
• Troubleshoots production problems, and interacts with company's staff and outside vendors regarding production issues.
• Proofs production-ready art for content. Stores and maintains production-ready art for all projects.
• Ensures that all graphic design work follows corporate identity guidelines.
• Contributes to the development and standardization of design and style elements that reinforce the company's image.
• Measures and reports on the overall impact of the marketing communications efforts .

Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of graphic design tools, practices and procedures.
• Proficient in leading PC and Mac software applications, including graphic design, word processing and desktop publishing packages.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, proofreading and editing skills, and knowledge of print production processes.
• Excellent time management, organizational and problem solving skills. Detail oriented.
• Copywriting skills and basic Web programming skills would be a plus.
• Credentials and Experience:
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years professional design experience, preferably with a focus on B2B, technology and direct response.
• BA in Graphic Design and/or Communications preferred.
• PC and Mac experience required; working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office and PowerPoint. HTML and CSS experience desired.

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The product marketing manager will provide market analysis, develop marketing plans, and create programs and strategies for sales readiness and channel support for our products and services.

This position reports to the VP of Marketing and will also require close interaction with marketing communication professionals and sales management. The product marketing manger will be responsible for the following:

• Understanding customer needs and defining solutions.
• Defining buyer personas and determining market messages.
• Creating and executing product launch plans plus monitoring results
• Developing strategis for lead generation from customer acquisition to retention.
• Creating standard presentations and demo scripts.
• Writing white papers and technical communiques.
• Developing collateral and sales tools.
• Documenting competitive threats and related industry news.
• Facilitating direct sales and channel training.
• Supporting trade shows and other company-sponsored events.
• Provide channel support and phone assistance.

You must enjoy spending time in the market to understand their problems, and find innovative solutions for the broader market.

• BS in Marketing along with 3+ years of software marketing/product marketing experience.
• Knowledgeable about technology in K-12 and Higher Education Markets
• This position requires travel (25%).

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Responsibilities:

• Provide clerical, organizational and systems support to Inside and Outside Sales staff
• Enter and maintain data in database system
• Demonstrate initiative in setting deadlines when necessary
• Interact with team at scheduled intervals to assure sales data is timely and accurate
• Type correspondence, memos, and other business-related materials using Word
• Prepare reports and presentations using PowerPoint and/or Excel
• Receive and process incoming faxes, and type and send outgoing faxes
• Prepare and mail marketing packets to potential customers as directed
• Locate and compile necessary information into graphs and tables for use in reports and meetings
• Schedule and attend meetings as requested
• Assist Sales staff in making travel arrangements
• Prepare agendas for meetings, document the minutes from the meeting and report information to all attendees

• Professionalism, creativity, ability to be proactive, and excellent written, proofreading and oral communications skills
• Ability to multi-task
• A proven ability to be organized, strive for excellence, proactively plan ahead and follow through on tasks
• Ability to interact on an interpersonal level, a supportive and helpful approach, energy, enthusiasm and willingness to accomplish goals
• Ability to handle a high volume workload with speed and accuracy
• Flexible to work overtime hours as needed, sometimes without advance notice
• Ability to work well independently and also as part of a team
• Excellent phone skills
• Ability to interact with various departments and prepare paperwork as needed
• Ability to process all requests in a timely manner
• Professionalism regarding confidential issues

• A minimum of an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science or a related field (preferred), or three to five years in an administrative support role in a sales environment
• Above average proficiency with Microsoft Products, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with sales and marketing databases is a plus

• Ability to see, hear, listen, and speak clearly
• Ability to type on a keyboard
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally lift, bend and stretch

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