Careers

Did we tell you about our hiring principle? It is simple. We want to increase the median talent of the team with every new hire and hence, be prepared for an intensive, intellectually challenging, fun interview process, irrespective of which position you apply for. The e-mail address to send your resume to is jobs@globalscholar.com.

GlobalScholar.com is an equal-opportunity employer.

Project Manager

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of product management experience
• Prefer experience working with Fortune 500 companies
• Experience with client workload and products integration
• Candidate posses both a deep technical background with the ability to think strategically about a business, product, and technical challenges
• Exceptional customer experience judgment with strong analytical and creative skills
• Strong leader who can drive consensus and be an excellent communicator among cross-categories
• Proven track record of transforming a collaborative vision across multiple end users

Sales Executive

Description

In this position, you will generate and close sales of the solutions from GlobalScholar’s platform. You will concentrate on selling GlobalScholar solutions to State, Local, and Educational (SLED) institutions, and libraries. Your responsibilities are to generate, develop and close sales opportunities within your assigned territory.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve annual sales quota, with emphasis on strong quarterly attainment
• Build business strategy to generate both short and long-term business for all GlobalScholar products
• Increase awareness of the GlobalScholar platform, and strengthen customer relationships in the public sector
• Develop and work with current and new GlobalScholar partners
• Travel throughout the United States

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years of sales experience in the education industry, including prior experience selling into the State, Local, and Educational markets
• Previous experience selling enterprise software
• Proven ability to sell both large and small deals, and to meet or exceed quotas, multi-million dollar quotas
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Goal oriented, self-motivated
• Able to work independently, but within a team environment

SQL Database Administrator

Description

As a Senior SQL Server Developer, you will be an integral part of the Engineering Team and will focus on developing & optimizing Stored Procedures, Views and Functions. You will be responsible for designing, building and implementing new data models, and providing database expertise. As a part of the engineering team, ability to develop Web Services in .NET is required. We are looking for a developer who will spend 60% of the time related to Data Base programming and 40% of the time in middle-tier programming.

Required Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of SQL Server 2005 with proficiency in Performance tuning, writing stored procedures. Minimum 5 + years of work experience in Microsoft SQL Server Database as Developer
• Exposure to SQL Server 2005 understanding new capabilities especially with regards to .NET CLR, Analysis/Reporting services would be a big plus
• Strong Microsoft SQL BI Platform experience, including SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services, Integration Services and Reporting Services (Dashboards and Scorecards)
• At least 5+ years of experience in n-tier architecture and application programming in C++ or C#. Working experience in Web Services and Middle-tier in .NET is required
• Experience in the queuing architecture (MSMQ) is a plus

B2B Product Manager

Description

GlobalScholar.com is building technology that makes high quality education less expensive and creates new educational opportunities worldwide. We have the rapid heartbeat of a true tech startup, but we're backed by A-list investors and are growing fast. Recent news includes several acquisitions and a multi-year deal to deliver a full suite of education software to the state of South Carolina.

The GlobalScholar.com product management team is looking for a results-oriented, talented, smart and experienced product manager to drive the strategic direction and execution of features for the school district (B2B) platform. This role calls for an individual who can demonstrate sound product management skills (analytical, business judgment, communication, product discipline) in addition to being technically smart to gain credibility with customers and stakeholders most of whom are technical professionals.

The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle and defining the product vision. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals.

The Product Manager is expected to:

• Develop business plans for products
• Work on cross-functional team to translate customer needs and technology directions into product definitions
• Translate customer/clients needs into new features and new services
• Write and implement product specifications
• Establish processes and priorities for product release
• Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities
• Act as a leader within the company
• Typically, report to a senior product manager or a director

Required experience and knowledge

• 3-5 years of Product Management, Project Management or Program Management experience
• Self learner who can thrive on the challenges of a exciting startup environment
• Prior experience in the Education space is a big plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects required
• Experience in project management methodology - i.e. scope, schedule, resources, stakeholder engagement, vision/scope, escalation process, issues and risks management
• Technical background, with experience in Web-based technologies, a must
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority

Senior Software Development Engineer

Skills: ASP.NET 2.0, AJAX, C# 2.0,SQL server, XML.

Qualifications:

• Strong development skills in ASP.NET 2.0, C# 2.0, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Web Services and excellent knowledge of Internet/Web technologies
• Heavy-duty enterprise level Web application development experience using .NET technologies with an emphasis on C# and ASP.NET required
• Knows how to write high-performance web applications
• Excellent problem solving, design, coding and debugging skills
• 5+ years of hands-on programming experience in team environments
• Ability to learn. Candidate must show they can adapt to the rapidly changing technology landscape. Able to work independently and as part of a team
• 2-6 years of experience with SQL server or any other RDBMS

Senior Product Manager

Description

GlobalScholar.com is building technology that makes high quality education less expensive and creates new educational opportunities worldwide. We have the rapid heartbeat of a true tech startup, but we’re backed by A-list investors and are growing fast. Recent news includes several acquisitions and a multi-year deal to deliver a full suite of education software to the state of South Carolina.

The GlobalScholar.com product management team is looking for a results-oriented, talented, smart and experienced product manager to drive the strategic direction and execution of features for the school district (B2B) platform. This role calls for an individual who can demonstrate sound product management skills (analytical, business judgment, communication, product discipline) in addition to being technically smart to gain credibility with customers and stakeholders most of whom are technical professionals.

The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle and defining the product vision. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals.

The Product Manager is expected to:

• Define the product strategy and roadmap
• Work with stakeholders to maintain alignment with overall product strategy
• Develop business plan for products
• Work on cross-functional team to translate customer needs and technology directions into product definitions
• Translate customer/clients needs into new features and new services
• Write and implement product specifications
• Establish processes and priorities for product release
• Act as a leader within the company
• Typically, report to a senior product manager or a director
• Ability to think big and innovate to get the company ahead of the curve
• Come up with great product ideas around technology and education and being able to evangelize it and execute

Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Hands-on experience
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Prior experience in the Education space is a huge plus
• Be motivated and energetic!
• Know how a Website UI works
• Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)
• 2-6 years experience
• Self learner who can thrive on the challenges of an exciting start-up environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Chief Financial Officer

Description

GlobalScholar.com is a startup technology company looking for an experienced, yet innovative Chief Financial Officer to lead our finance department. The CFO is to assist the CEO in offering leadership and organization in the administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company. This person must be proactive and operations-oriented; helping to propel the growth of the business while managing multiple projects and working in a fast paced environment. An individual with substantial experience in finance planning, control, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to support a growing and versatile technology company.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as business partner to the CEO
• Knowledge of Federal and State financial regulations
• Supervise finance team in payroll, A/R, A/P, inventory management and accounting, billing and collections, journal entries, and bank reconciliations
• Prepare Management Reports
• Business Analysis, Cost Center Budget Reports, Consolidated Budget Reports, and Business Performance Metric Reports
• Actively participate in Board Meetings. Assist the CEO in presenting financial results to executive management and board of directors
• Plan, organize and direct fiscal and management control functions
• Detailed operational experience. Skill in communications, experience in handling a variety of institutional responsibilities, practice in building professional relationships, and knowing how and when to take deliberate risks
• Preside over financial strategy, planning, and forecasts
• Anticipate issues, present internal and external perspective and provide recommendations to address issues and improve the outcome
• Establish and implement short and long term departmental goals and objectives
• Oversee all company accounting practices, including accounting department, preparing budgets, financial reports, tax and audit functions
• Should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be willing to "roll-up the sleeves"
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of information systems. Specific knowledge of database, financial and accounting computer application systems
• Other duties as assigned

Skillset:

• Performance driven
• Outstanding organizational and leadership experience
• Creative problem solver
• Strong analytical skills
• Able to multi-task and pay attention to detail
• Ability to think clearly and logically
• Execution and results oriented
• Exercise good judgment

Education and Experience:

• MBA in Finance Required
• CPA Preferred
• A minimum of 10 years experience

Director of Marketing

There's a great opportunity at GlobalScholar.com. A career at GlobalScholar.com is about being excited every day about your role, your team and the company. We believe we will play a role in changing the world – and we are proud of it. We are building a company for our future generations.

We are looking for a highly motivated team player with entrepreneurial talent, and a flair for marketing and advertising. Someone familiar with viral and brand marketing, and PR/communications. We want someone eager to create something new and exciting, with confidence and the drive to make it happen!

We want someone who is motivated by the idea of building a new education platform. Working alongside talented individuals, we want someone to add spark and creative ideas to help us better understand our audience, communicate our value proposition to them and encourage them to try our products and services.

Responsibilities:

• Articulate and communicate GlobalScholar’s distinctive advantages in the marketplace to consumers and partners alike
• Drive product messaging, as well as key features benefits online and offline advertising as well as collateral, case studies and white papers aimed at partnerships and generating PR
• Manage competitive analysis to help influence product direction and market positioning
• Skilled at generating awareness and buzz through word of mouth, community building and viral efforts as well as other non-traditional advertising channels
• Evangelize the product/service to industry thought leaders and partners and participate in appropriate industry associations, community groups and trade-shows
• Experienced in launching new products, experience in online and/or service businesses a plus
• Analyze consumer segments and present marketing plans, launch plans and sound business case
• Work with Product Management to ensure product rollout is well targeted, launched, marketed and sold
• Provide product information to meet a variety of internal and external needs including press releases, web site copy and internal training
• Identify and remove obstacles to market success, including developing strategic partnerships
• Participate in strategy and business meetings

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree (technology background) MBA a plus
• Ideal candidate will have six plus years experience in product marketing, direct marketing, brand marketing, or consulting with major consumer online brand
• Passion for analyzing products, customers and market dynamics
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Demonstrated capacity for developing and understanding strategy
• Understanding of consumer marketing combined with Internet, consumer software etc.
• Strong aptitude for determining the optimal way to position products in the market
• Comfortable working in fast paced, highly dynamic environments
• Some experience with partnerships and business development a plus
• Email and viral marketing a plus

Junior Web Designer

Job Description:

There's great career growth opportunity at GlobalScholar.com. A career at GlobalScholar.com is about being excited every day about your role, your team and the company. We believe we will play a role in changing the world – and we are proud of it. We are building a company for our future generations.

At GlobalScholar.com you will interact with smart, passionate, committed people. We thrive on each other’s energies and ideas, and challenge each other to make the "impossible" into "eminently feasible". GlobalScholar.com is developing the most customer centric online education solution using cutting edge, fresh, new technologies on a world-class platform built by the best and the brightest.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Help define the graphic identity, user interface, and interactive experience for the website
• Create internal/external company web pages including graphics, animation and functionality
• Design web page layout and online content, user interface graphics, icons, color schemes for new and recurring web projects
• Design and produce e-communications such as banner advertising and e-mail campaigns
• Perform maintenance of graphics and content for web pages and web sites
• Develop, research and create layouts for new sections and features
• Understand business and user requirements, as well as technical considerations to identify key factors to be considered for the layout, organization and hierarchy of a complex e-commerce web site and for new product releases
• Other responsibilities may, on a limited basis, include supporting marketing collateral materials, brochures and printed materials

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years experience in interactive/UI front-end design
• Mastery of visual design/layout/typography/animation concepts
• Mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word applications and Flash CS3 Professional with basic skills in ActionScript, XHTML, CSS, Quark Xpress and Java, etc.
• Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate designs
• Experience in developing creative concepts that directly address business/marketing needs
• High level of comfort with web-based technologies, technical concepts, and the constraints they impose upon design
• Basic understanding of information architecture
• Exceptional attention-to-detail
• Ability to juggle multiple projects concurrently and handle project/situational changes
• Proven track record of diligence and self-discipline, especially in adhering to schedules and meeting deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability and desire to quickly learn new skills and technologies

BENEFITS PLAN

Health Care/Wellness:

We value keeping everyone in great health!

Company subsidized:

• Two medical plan options (PPO & High Deductible/HSA) with nation-wide provider networks. Emphasis on preventative care. Employee premium paid by company
• Dental plan with 100% covered preventative check-ups; nation-wide provider network

Company-paid:

• Life & ADD policies (1 x annual salary on each policy)
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Vision plan (employee & dependents)
• Onsite health club membership here in the building
• Flexible Spending plan — healthcare & daycare options

Additional voluntary benefits:

• Additional Life & ADD policy for yourself, spouse, children
• Accident plans
• Critical Illness plans
• Day Care Discount
• Healthcare policies include options for domestic partners

Transportation:

• Free bus pass—valid on Metro Transit & Sound Transit
• Shuttle service to/from Bellevue Transit Center to offices
• Shuttle service to Bellevue Square each Friday and during holiday shopping season
• Subsidized on-site parking

Time Off:

• Full-Time employees earn 3 weeks PTO in year one! Use your time for vacation, sick, or personal needs. Time can roll over to the next year

Savings Plans:

• Stock Units — Each full-time GlobalScholar.com employee receives a grant — we believe in the future!
• 401(k) savings plan with convenient on-line enrollment and access

Employee Extras:

• Free direct deposit and online access of check stubs/W2’s
• Free coffee/espresso in our offices, complete with choice of milk and all the coffee condiments
• Free breakfast (milk and cereals)
• 2 vending machines in our office — beverages, snacks & goodies at your fingertips!
• Onsite deli, many close-by restaurants
• Monthly birthday celebrations complete with cake & ice cream
• Bowling offsite event twice/year at Lucky Strike!