At Macmillan Learning, we're committed to driving innovation that transforms
education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning
future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether
you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into
reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in
advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new
technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a
fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Every purchase agreement that crosses a school district's desk carries real
stakes, for the district, for the students who'll use the materials, and for
Macmillan Learning and BFW's ability to deliver on what we've promised. This
role sits right at that intersection.
As Contracts & Privacy Manager on the Bids & Contracts team, you'll evaluate and
negotiate purchase agreements for our textbooks, Achieve platform access, and
Professional Development services across K-12 districts and Higher Ed
institutions. You'll also be the person making sure student data privacy terms
hold up to FERPA and COPPA standards, and that our contract repository stays
accurate and audit-ready long after the ink is dry.
If you like contract work that's detail-heavy but never abstract, where the
terms you negotiate connect directly to real classrooms, this could be a strong
fit.
We know some talented people hesitate to apply when they don't check every box
on a list. If this role has you excited and you believe you could do the work
well, we want to hear from you, even if your path here doesn't match every
requirement exactly. We're looking for people who care about our mission and
bring their own perspective to the table. Different backgrounds, skills, and
ways of working make us better at what we do. If this opportunity speaks to you,
tell us how your experience and abilities could add value here. We want
Macmillan Learning to be a place where everyone can do their best work and where
different viewpoints are genuinely welcome, so if you're a qualified candidate,
we hope you'll apply. We're looking forward to learning what you'd bring to the
team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Evaluate and negotiate purchase agreements
Review and negotiate customer purchase agreements, Master Service Agreements,
and terms of sale for print/digital textbooks, Achieve platform access, and
Professional Development engagements
Check agreements against company guidelines
Confirm that licensing models, subscription terms, and delivery
schedules/milestones line up correctly for both products and PD
Own data privacy terms
Evaluate and negotiate district-provided Data Protection Agreements, Student
Data Privacy Agreements, and privacy riders
Ensure terms meet FERPA, COPPA, and internal security requirements
Work through RFPs and bid packages
Review legal, contractual, and privacy language in district RFPs and formal
bid packages
Apply pre-approved exception language
Clarify delivery and service terms
Partner across teams
Work closely with Sales, Finance, Legal, and Information Security
Resolve contract redlines in a way that protects the business while keeping
deals moving
Keep the contract repository in order
Upload executed purchase agreements, amendments, DPAs, and PD statements of
work into the central repository
Tag metadata — district name, effective/expiration dates, products purchased,
license quantities, renewal terms, liability caps — accurately and
consistently
Maintain organized, audit-ready folder structures and naming conventions
across active and legacy records
Build reporting that others rely on
Generate recurring and ad-hoc contract reports for sales leadership, customer
success, and department management
Track KPIs including contract review turnaround time, active deal volume,
backlog status, and SLA performance
Flag what's coming next
Monitor upcoming subscription end dates and license expirations
Communicate renewal timelines to internal account teams before they become a
problem
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
6+ years evaluating, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements or
contract administration within EdTech, educational publishing, or K-12/Higher
Ed procurement
Direct experience evaluating customer agreements for educational software/LMS
platforms, print/digital instructional materials, and professional
development services
Hands-on experience evaluating and negotiating district Data Protection
Agreements and student data privacy addenda
Strong experience uploading, indexing, and maintaining metadata records in a
Contract Lifecycle Management system or repository tool (such as DocuSign
CLM, Salesforce, or Conga)
Proven ability to build contract status reports and track turnaround metrics
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (Track Changes, redlining) and
e-signature platforms like DocuSign
NICE TO HAVE
Exceptional attention to detail when auditing contract metadata and
repository records
Ability to manage a high contract volume during seasonal back-to-school and
adoption cycles
Clear, confident communication with district procurement officers, school
attorneys, and internal sales partners
Salary Range: $105,000 to $130,000/year
Physical Requirements:
Requires periods of close concentration. Must be able to multi-task, concentrate
in an open office work environment. . Must be able to work more than 40 hours
per week as needed.
Work Location: This is a remote position with preference to those in the Austin,
TX area. Remote work is NOT available for those in the following locations:
Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Benefits
Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are
eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee’s date of hire.
Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and
opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active
employees.
Competitive pay and bonus plan
Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity
Generous paid time off, sick time, discretionary days. and paid holidays
(International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Juneteenth,
Indigenous People's Day, and more!)
Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
And much more!
Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that inspires
what’s possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner
succeeds. Through our content, tools and services, we aim to make that a
reality. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com
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Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a global media company headquartered in Stuttgart,
Germany.
At Macmillan Learning, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich
our mission to improve lives through learning. We actively seek candidates who
reflect a wide range of identities, experiences, and communities. We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age,
ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or
expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic
information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and
background, geographical status and background, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local law. You can read more about our
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.
[https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/our-story/diversity-and-inclusion]
The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford,
Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman
& Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in
compliance with the NY Department of Education’s guidance. Portions of the
affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees
by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.