In this role, you will support Pearson editors managing various Higher Education disciplines. The job will entail working with internal and external stakeholders to maintain data integrity, plan new products, ensure product quality, and support marketing efforts.
Work Model: This profile is currently offered in hybrid mode, i.e., you will be expected to work from the office and home.
Benefits: Some of the benefits of working with Pearson include flexible work policies, confidential support for stress, health and other personal needs, paid time off, and maternity, paternity, and family care leave.
Key Responsibilities
These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assist in the review process for new products
Sending out surveys
Collating survey results
Paying honorariums to survey participants
Updating and maintaining a reviewer database
Product Quality Control
Submit reprint corrections
Request ISBNs for new products
Ensure product data integrity (i.e., follow product setup guidelines to make sure all data fields are correct and flowing to the appropriate catalogs)
Author/Contributor support
Create purchase orders for contracted work
Check status of payments with Accounts Payable group
Ensure royalty information is in place
Point person to ensure authors receive pre-revision materials (competitor's titles for review) and that post publication materials are received (completed copies of their text)
Supporting the Projects/List
Background and competition research for projects and/or courses
Engage with the content while supporting the Project lead
Sales/Marketing
Follow up on conference feedback
Answering sales reps' and customers' questions (low-level questions such as identifying available resources for a title ("Are there PowerPoints for this product?" Etc.)
Candidate will tag the appropriate team member if a question is beyond their personal purview
Timely responses to the sales team is key
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Efforts
Pearson continuously strives to build a more just and inclusive world. We aim to build a culture of belonging for all, which involves ensuring that all employees make efforts to challenge their understanding and bias. You will:
Become familiar with Pearson’s Global Content and Editorial Policy, which aims to enable Pearson’s global diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
Identify content that does not adhere to Pearson’s Editorial Policy and work with internal and external stakeholders to remediate DEI issues.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Qualification
Bachelors and above
Communication Skills
You should be able to communicate in a clear, professional, and effective manner with team members, both internal and external.
You will interact with several external team members -- from survey participants to reviewers and authors -- and should be comfortable doing so.
You will be responsible for providing regular updates on their work to the team.
Organization Skills
You should be able to track completed tasks, as well as those in progress to ensure resolutions in a timely manner
Prioritization Skills
This role will introduce you to several different workflows with varying degrees of priority. In conjunction with the team, you will be expected to learn to evaluate the urgency of requests and prioritize their schedule accordingly.
Cooperative
As part of a larger team, you should maintain a positive, team-oriented outlook.
Behavioral Competencies
Sensitive to requirements of working in a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to build strong networks and work proactively and flexibly in a team.
Always learning
As we explore new business models, internal systems, and ways of working, you should show a willingness to learn new processes and an ability to adapt to new workstyles.Change management
Pearson operates in a dynamic environment, and you will be expected to be flexible and adapt quickly to changes in the organization.
Self-motivated, take initiative, lead change, and self-disciplined
Demonstrate thoughtful, strategic and customer focused decision-making.
Self-starting with strong problem-solving skills
An ability to diagnose issues and identify the steps to correct them will be key.
If you are unable to resolve an issue on your own, you should show initiative and feel comfortable sharing any identified issues with the team to help resolve problems. As part of a team, you should always feel comfortable asking for help.
Engage collaboratively as part of high performing teams
Prioritize effectively and efficiently.
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.
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Job: PUBLISHING
Organization: Higher Education
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type:
Req ID: 17758