Content Director – Grants Team

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the main point of contact for clients within Hanover’s Grants practice.

• Recognize distinct client requirements and convert them into clearly defined grants project requests.

• Scope, design, and organize complex multi-phase projects to align with Hanover’s business model.

• Oversee the execution of grants projects by Grants Consultants and Grants Research Associates.

• Communicate Hanover’s processes and findings effectively to clients.

• Provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to both clients and leadership.

• Update clients on the progress of ongoing grants projects.

• Identify potential funders and evaluate their alignment with client needs as required.

• Edit reports for content, structure, and clarity to ensure quality control.

• Collaborate with Client Solutions staff to build long-term relationships and guarantee client satisfaction.

• Offer guidance and constructive feedback to Grants Consultants and Research Associates.

• Mentor and coach junior staff members.

• Report directly to the Senior Managing Director specific to the practice area.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong skills in client management, project management, and a comprehensive understanding of the grantseeking process.

• Experience in grants and project management, ideally within the higher education sector.

• A genuine desire to work closely with clients to ensure their satisfaction and retention.

• Proven track record of making quick and informed decisions under tight deadlines.

• Familiarity with grantseeking issues and trends in higher education.

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Capability to both accept and provide constructive feedback.

• Robust fact-checking, writing, and editing skills in English.

• Ability to prioritize and manage several short and long-term projects to meet deadlines effectively.

• Experience in writing and researching for a professional or business audience.

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced setting with minimal guidance.

• A strong and demonstrable work ethic.

• Proven academic and professional accomplishments.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

• A Master’s degree is preferred; however, candidates with relevant experience holding other degrees will also be considered.

• Certification as a Research Administrator and/or Project Management Professional is preferred but not mandatory.

• 3-5 years of experience in providing hands-on proposal support is strongly preferred.

• Previous experience working with public and/or private funding agencies is preferred.

• Prior experience in managing or facilitating sponsored research is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Starting with 18+ days of Paid Time Off.

• 14 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 programs that offer discounts to local gyms.

• Opportunities for community service.

• In-office snacks and beverages.

• Variable annual bonus program with the potential for gross earnings of up to $15,000.