K-12 Special Projects Manager I

Job overview

The K-12 Special Projects Manager I role is eligible for onsite, hybrid, or fully remote work; Human Kinetics is headquartered in Champaign, IL. The stated salary range is $54,500–$67,500 per year, with an expected hiring range of $54,500–$58,000. The role supports editorial, production, and e-learning projects for the K-12 audience. The manager coordinates complex print and nonprint projects across departments, keeping work aligned with quality, budget, and schedule expectations. The role develops and refines workflows for special K-12 products and helps projects move efficiently from planning through release.

What you'll do

• Plan and track K-12 projects with editorial and other departments
• communicate priorities and status to stakeholders and address potential bottlenecks
• manage print and nonprint projects across internal stages and serve as contact for outsourced projects
• coordinate special requirements such as ancillary products, Spanish versions, NIMAS files, Lexile measures, and accessibility requests
• prepare project materials
• maintain accurate art, photo, permissions, and schedule data
• create and refine procedures for unique workflows
• contribute to process improvements and assist with light editing, proofing, or data entry as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

k-12 special projects manager i

human kinetics

champaign il

onsite hybrid or remote

$54,500–$67,500/year

k-12 publishing

editorial project management

print and digital projects

e-learning workflows

cross-department coordination

spanish-language projects

accessibility requests

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Standard increases, merit increases, and bonuses are described
• additional perks and benefits are referenced through the company benefits information.

Why this role

Work arrangement may be onsite, hybrid, or fully remote, with remote work unavailable from specified states and jurisdictions. Requires a high school diploma and 5+ years managing complex details, projects, or processes in publishing or another professional environment.

About the employer

Human Kinetics, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Technical and Trade Schools. Sector: 61.