Project Coordinator

Job Overview:

The Program Management team at Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI) works closely with internal teams and the state client to make sure all deliverables related to statewide computer-based assessment programs meet contractual requirements.

In this position, you will play a key role on the Texas program management team by supporting district outreach initiatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, serving as a key contact for Texas school districts, facilitating communication, delivering training, and ensuring district needs are effectively addressed. You will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and program management colleagues to ensure timely communication, accurate system configurations, and exceptional service standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor project deliverables across cross-functional teams, leveraging effective time management and proactive communication to ensure successful completion according to project schedules.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including meeting agendas, detailed minutes, action item logs, and risk/issue tracking reports, to support transparency and accountability.

• Assist in planning and performing software user acceptance testing (UAT), including preparing test scenarios, documenting results, and collaborating with technical teams to resolve issues.

• Collaborate with program managers to identify process improvements, streamline workflows, and enhance overall program efficiency.

• Support stakeholder engagement efforts through preparation of communication materials, delivery of virtual and in-person training sessions, and timely responses to district inquiries.

• Participate in system configuration discussions to help develop effective solutions that meet stakeholder needs.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is highly preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), with the ability to manage and examine large datasets in Excel.

• Experience using project and software management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, JIRA, TestRail)

• Familiarity with multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Exceptional data-based and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to issue resolution.

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to team targets.

• Adaptability to shifting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a remote work environment with geographically dispersed teams.

• Commitment to travel for in-person meetings 4-5 times per year.

Why Work With Us?

When you work with Cambium Assessment, you’ll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry, as well as the educators and students we support.

Our ground breaking work includes:

• Advanced computer-adaptive algorithms

• Mobile support of user interfaces

• Learning management systems with social media features

• Universally accessible user interfaces

• Machine scorable items

In the 2024 school year, we delivered more than 126 million online tests, and successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.5 million simultaneous test takers. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumassessment.com.

Remote First Work Environment 

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.

If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role. To maintain confidentiality and ensure a fair evaluation process, the use of note-taking tools, reference materials, or AI-powered tools (including generative AI, language models, or similar technologies) during interviews or other selection activities is prohibited unless prior written approval has been obtained from the People Experience team. If you require an exception for medical, accessibility, or other reasons, please contact your Talent Acquisition team member to discuss accommodations in advance.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.