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Do workers at Cengage get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

Does Cengage pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
77% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Cengage?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
77% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Cengage?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

Do people at Cengage feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

Do people at Cengage get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
100% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Cengage?

Some people feel stressed out here.
38% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

Do people at Cengage enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

Do people at Cengage recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
85% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Cengage?

Most people got enough training when they started.
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and December 2025.

Do people get support to advance at Cengage?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

Do people think Cengage’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
60% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and December 2025.

Do workers feel well informed about how Cengage is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
85% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Sr Executive Assistant to the CEO

Sr Executive Assistant to the CEO

Cengage

Manhattan, NY

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Cengage rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 17 rated publishing


Job description

We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life.
Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery
Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/.
The Executive Assistant to the CEO is a senior operations role responsible for managing the CEO's time, attention, and commitments with precision and foresight. As Cengage evolves into a digital-first, recurring-revenue education and data company preparing for public status, this position is essential for maintaining top-level rigor in executive operations, Board involvement, and interactions with external partners. This role is a key part of the Office of the CEO and collaborates closely with the Chief of Staff to help the CEO concentrate on the most important priorities that influence company results.
What you'll do here:
  • In partnership with CEO, act as a gatekeeper and savvy time organizer to ensure CEO's effective use of time based upon agreed OoCEO priorities
  • Ensure meetings are passionate, well-prepared, and aligned to decision-making needs
  • Manage the CEO's inbox and communications flow with good judgment and discretion
  • Evaluate, order, and compose responses representing the CEO when suitable, guaranteeing timely follow-up on inquiries and duties
  • Plan and handle all CEO travel, including complex domestic and international itineraries. Ensure travel aligns with business priorities, optimizes time and cost, and allows for preparation and recovery.
  • Coordinate logistics for Board meetings, investor engagements, and key industry events
  • Manage the daily operational functions of the Office of the CEO with public-company precision
  • With Chief of Staff, establish and maintain weekly, monthly, and quarterly operating rhythms (CEO priorities, key commitments, achievements)
  • Track CEO-owned actions and decisions, ensuring closed-loop follow-through and visibility
Board, Investor, and Governance Enablement
  • Support execution of Board and committee logistics to ensure materials flow, appropriate scheduling, confidentiality, and preparation standards meet public company expectations
  • Maintain rigor around deadlines, version control, and secure distribution of sensitive materials
External & Industry Collaborator Coordination
  • Support CEO engagements with industry collaborators, institutional partners, and ecosystem leaders
  • Ensure engagements are well-briefed, aligned to enterprise narrative, and followed by detailed outcomes or commitments
  • Track and manage external commitments to ensure internal ownership and follow-through
Skills you will need here:
  • 8-12+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives in complex, scaled, or public company environments
  • Outstanding organization skills and strong attention to detail and diligent follow up is crucial.
  • Experience in private and public companies supporting CEO, Executive Team and engaging with Boards
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and situations before they are fully developed
  • Model integrity, accountability, and operational excellence across the enterprise
  • Demonstrated success operating with high levels of autonomy, judgment, and discretion
  • Strong operational rigor: experience in consulting, finance, legal, enterprise PMO, or governance adjacent roles is a plus
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities in fast paced, ambiguous environments
  • Strong executive presence and confidence interacting with senior leaders, Board members, and external collaborators
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills as well as high proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Absolute dedication to confidentiality and integrity

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.
Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com.
About Cengage
Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Compensation
At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.
The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.
In this position, you will be eligible to participate in the company's discretionary incentive bonus program. This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.
15% Annual: Individual Target
$115,000.00 - $125,000.00 USD

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Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Industry

Education

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Boston, MA, US

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