Content Specialist, Engineering/Architecture

Job Title

Content Specialist, Engineering/Architecture

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Content Specialist is responsible for developing Engineering & Architecture content in PPI products. The Content Specialist works directly with cross-functional teams, including SMEs, to communicate key product vision, specify scope, monitor schedules, and report on and solve issues that arise. In addition to traditional content methods, they develop processes using AI-driven tools and workflows (e.g., Google Gemini, Notebook LM). The Content Specialist sources and on-boards subject matter experts and monitors their deliverables against project scope, providing timely and accurate feedback to achieve content quality and budget goals. The successful candidate has a keen interest in customer satisfaction and business performance, and a strong desire to learn and implement emerging AI technologies.

Primary Responsibilities:

Content & AI Development

• Acquire and review exam-like engineering and architectural content for quantitative and qualitative relevance, quality, and accuracy against scope. 

• Architect & implement custom workflows for AI-supported content tools (e.g., Google Gemini) and low-code applications (e.g. AppSheet) that enable SMEs to automate or simplify content creation and review tasks.

• Develop and enforce quality guidelines that meet department standards and project scope.

• Use critical reasoning skills to make confident content decisions.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Author Coordination 

• Source, vet, and onboard SMEs, including walking them through the IC or author process and setting clear expectations about project outcomes.

• Direct and manage the output of part-time and IC SMEs, providing technical oversight and instruction on AI tool utilization to ensure high-quality content creation.

• Work with SMEs and Authors to develop milestones and timelines, managing deliverables against schedule and overcoming obstacles. 

• Ensure that all SME markup is clear, legible, and submitted using PPI guidelines.

• Train errata SMEs to fully correct content the first time they receive customer-reported error reports to minimize future errors.

• Negotiate SME compensation that stays within budget and achieves project goals.

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end project execution, managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional communications.

• Partner with SMEs to navigate tight deadlines, providing proactive solutions to project roadblocks.

• Provide transparent, data-driven status updates to internal stakeholders through weekly reporting and meetings.

Other

• Maintain comprehensive process documentation, suggest workflow improvements, and manage administrative tasks such as SME invoicing to ensure organizational efficiency.
   

Minimum Requirements:  ​

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Communications, Economics, Business, or related fields     

• 2+ years of Content development, content project management 

• Experience in higher education publishing preferred.

• Licensure/subject knowledge in engineering or architecture a plus but not required.

• Generative AI platforms (e.g., Google Gemini, Notebook LM), no-code/low-code development tools (e.g., AppSheet), and AI prompting techniques. Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Gmail). Adobe Acrobat. Microsoft Word.  

• Ability to quickly learn and experiment with new AI technologies and translate technical processes into easy-to-follow instructions for non-technical users.

• Demonstrated interest in AI and automation; comfortable directing others in a fast-paced, evolving technological environment 

• Ability to receive and respond to constructive criticism

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail

• Ability to change focus and prioritize projects based on organization needs

• Self-starter with high energy and diligent work ethic

• Demonstrated ability to proactively mitigate risks and meet tight deadlines

• Strong organizational skills

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

- Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
- Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
- Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
- Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
- Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.
 

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards.

For full-time positions, Kaplan has three Salary Grades. This position is Salary Grade B: $64,819 to $162,047. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal and state wage laws.
 

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Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Instructional/Curriculum Design

Business Unit

00079 Kaplan Professional

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.