Aspen Publishing is seeking a Program Administrator to be a part of our growing JD-NEXT team. Preference will be given to Boston based candidates who will work in our Burlington, MA, office with a hybrid office/work-from home schedule; however, we will also consider candidates based in Dallas, TX.  The ideal candidate brings experience in high-stakes testing and a demonstrated ability to manage timelines, coordinate cross‑functional contributors, and ensure quality and accuracy. A legal background is preferred.  We are looking for a Program Administrator who has a collaborative and strategic mindset and can contribute meaningfully to this growing program.  Is that you?

TITLE: Program Administrator
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
DEPARTMENT: JD-NEXT
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
LOCATION: Burlington, MA
RANGE: $67.7K MIN/ $90K MID/ $112.2K MAX

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for collaboration with various Departments to support product development and operations for successful delivery of the JD-Next Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with various personnel during all project phases, from initial development through implementation
• Work with program manager to complete quality management plans, project documentation, and ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Supervise JD‑Next Course Assistants, providing guidance and monitoring performance while ensuring high‑quality, consistent student feedback,
• Liaise with Digital, Customer Support, Marketing, and others to support course delivery and student experience; Work with instructional designer to update course materials
• Coordinate test content and editorial reviews and follow up with freelancers and subject-matter experts
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of course content, test items, and test forms
• Coordinate with test delivery partner on operational activities related to test registration and administration
• Support score reporting activities to ensure accuracy, including quality checks of data and reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred, Project Management Certification a plus
• 5+ years of experience in the high-stakes testing industry, legal background preferred
• Project management experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to foster productive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work on time and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel workbooks
• Experience working with AI tools is a plus
• Demonstrated ability in working independently and as part of a team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Normal Office Environment
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to work on computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to listen and speak carefully while interacting with others
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally

ABOUT US: Aspen Publishing is a leading provider of educational content and digital learning solutions to law schools in the US and around the world. Aspen provides best-in-class solutions for legal education through authoritative textbooks written by renowned authors and breakthrough products such as Connected eBooks, Connected Quizzing, and PracticePerfect. Our JD-Next Program, which includes an online course and high-stakes law school admissions test delivered multiple times per year, is designed to support aspiring law students through high-quality test preparation and academic resources.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Aspen considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide array of benefits including your choice of health and dental plans, generous paid time off and holidays, 401k with employer match, and an array of voluntary programs to cover all of life’s eventualities, from accidents to critical illness and pet insurance.
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