The Council for Professional Recognition · 2 months ago
Director, Product Publishing
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expThe Council for Professional Recognition is the nation’s leading credentialing organization for early childhood educators. They are seeking an innovative, operationally strong Director of Product Publishing to lead the full lifecycle of the Council’s publishing portfolio and bookstore operations, ensuring products are mission-aligned and financially sustainable.
Child CareEducation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end publishing pipeline, managing content development, product updates, production, distribution, and product retirement across print, digital, and audio formats
Oversee the Council’s online bookstore to ensure an efficient, user-friendly, and mission-aligned customer experience, including catalog curation, merchandise expansion, pricing, promotions, and inventory management
Conduct financial and performance analysis of publications and bookstore sales to identify opportunities for optimization, margin improvement, and product innovation
Partner with ECE experts to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with best practices; collaborate with marketing, IT, finance, and operations to support product launches and continuous improvement
Manage vendor relationships with authors, editors, designers, printers, and distributors; negotiate contracts and oversee production workflows to ensure quality and efficiency
Supervise publishing and bookstore staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation; establish KPIs to monitor performance, growth, and customer satisfaction
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in publishing, product management, or bookstore operations, ideally within education, credentialing, or the nonprofit sector
Proven success managing publishing pipelines, launching new print and digital products, and driving product performance through data and financial analysis
Experience overseeing e-commerce operations, inventory management, and merchandise strategy
Strong vendor management skills with a track record of leading relationships with authors, editors, designers, printers, and distribution partners
Exceptional organizational and project management abilities with an ability to balance multiple complex projects and deadlines
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across marketing, IT, research, and product teams
A commitment to equity, accessibility, and quality in educational resources
Bachelor's degree required in publishing, communication, marketing, business, or related field
Proficiency with publishing tools, digital content platforms, and e-commerce systems
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Remote-first environment with flexibility and trust
35-hour work week
Highly competitive health benefits with 90 percent employer-paid premiums and full deductible coverage
Dental, vision, and life insurance
403(b) retirement plan with a 10 percent employer contribution after one year
16 weeks of parental leave after one year
FSA options for healthcare and dependent care
Generous PTO including 13 holidays, 15 vacation days, and 12 sick days
Professional development opportunities to support growth
Company
The Council for Professional Recognition
CDA is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education is a key step forward on the path of career advancement at ECE.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Janice Bigelow CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Davis
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-03-27
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