Senior Project Coordinator (Hawaii)

Job Overview

The Project Management team at Cambium Assessment, Inc. works closely with internal teams and the state client to make sure all deliverables related to statewide computer-based statewide assessment programs are performed according to the contract.
As part of the Project team, the Senior Project Coordinator will work collaboratively with the team on specific short- and long-term projects. In this role, you will oversee tasks delegated to you by the project manager and provide general administrative support for internal CAI teams as well as the client. The Senior Project Coordinator is expected to work independently on managing small projects with minimal direction.

Location: Ideal candidate will reside on Oahu, Hawaii (near Honolulu preferably)

Job Responsibilities

• Provides senior-level support for the program manager and project team members to ensure project deliverables are scheduled, communicated, tracked, and completed on time.
• Produces and monitors project plans (e.g., creation of materials, client planning documents, assessment schedules).
• Resolves typical issues and answers operational questions with minimal support.
• Performs and coordinates software user acceptance testing and software specification verifications; tracks feedback from client and responses/resolution from internal functional teams.
• Creates training materials such as Power Point presentations and recorded modules; provides training of online testing system’s functionality and features to internal and external staff as appropriate.
• Reviews and maintains quality control on all major project products (e.g., reports, tests).
• Creates and distributes agendas, official meeting minutes, issues logs/tracking documents, and other project management artifacts.
• Coordinates logistics for meetings, conferences, cross-program initiatives, and training sessions. Attends and supports in-person meetings, conferences, and training sessions, primarily on Oahu. Duties will include travel around Oahu and between neighbor islands approximately 4-6 times per year.
• Liaises with Help Desk agents to coordinate responses to sometimes highly complex and client-facing issues.
• Provides information to client and respond to client requests within area of responsibility.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (3 to 5 years relevant experience) required
• Proven problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work autonomously on detailed assignments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with MS Office applications and project management software
• Experience with data analysis, user acceptance testing, or training or customer service for software applications

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.

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.