Higher Education Programmatic Focus — Remote | WFH

Role Summary: You will collaborate with Content Directors and Researchers to support higher education institutions in securing grant funding. Your responsibilities will include evaluating funding opportunities, advising clients on project development, conducting research to justify program designs, and crafting competitive proposal narratives. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping educational institutions achieve their missions. Key Responsibilities: Proposal Writing and Revision: Craft and refine grant proposals to enhance their competitiveness. Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to develop robust grant proposals from initial concept to final submission. Consultative Service: Provide professional guidance to clients throughout the grant writing process. Team Management: Oversee remote proposal development teams to ensure timely submission of proposals. Independent Deliverable Creation: Produce high-quality, client-ready documents with minimal oversight. Deadline Management: Handle tight deadlines effectively, delivering proposals that require minimal revisions quickly. Desired Skills and Attributes: Professional writing and research experience. Ability to both accept and provide constructive feedback. Strong fact-checking, writing, and editing skills in English. Keen interest in prospect research, fundraising strategies, and grant writing. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Superior interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision. Capable of multitasking and working under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a dedicated work ethic. Proven academic achievement. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Education Requirements: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education, writing, or a related field. Candidates with relevant experience and other degrees will also be considered. Experience Requirements: 3-5 years of experience as a grant writer, reviewer, or editor, with hands-on proposal support and grant writing experience. Previous experience working with federal funding agencies, particularly the US Department of Education, is essential. Location: Remote Benefits: Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off 15 paid holidays, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, and personal holidays. 401(K) employer matching program. Comprehensive health and dental benefits package. Health and wellness packages, including discounts to local gyms. Annual company-wide day of service and monthly events with local organizations. Community service opportunities. Unlimited snacks and beverages. Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation range of $79,780 – $123,640, depending on your knowledge, skills, and experience. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your well-being now and in the future, including retirement benefits, wellness programs, medical coverage, and paid time off. About Us: We are a global research and analytics firm providing market intelligence to over 1,000 clients through a unique, fixed-fee model. Since 2003, we’ve been delivering flexible and affordable market research services, earning recognition as a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. Core Values: Business Building: We grow our business swiftly and intelligently, helping our clients do the same. Thought Leadership and Innovation: We continually strive to deliver better information in innovative ways. Service: Service is at the heart of what we do, both for our clients and our community. Leadership and Mentorship: We value our talent and aim to help our team members reach their full potential. Firm Citizenship: We are optimists, believing in endless possibilities for our company and ourselves. How to Apply: If you’re excited about working for a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume. Instead of a writing sample, please provide a list of grants you’ve authored or co-authored, including the grant name, agency, your role, and the year. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.

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