Grants Research Associate

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Content Directors and Grants Consultants to deliver research services mainly for clients in higher education.

• Identify both public and private funding opportunities tailored to client requirements.

• Evaluate the suitability of complex funding programs.

• Contribute to proposal narratives by conducting best practices research, literature reviews, and needs assessments.

• Locate and select funding sources that correspond with client initiatives.

• Meet tight deadlines to produce prospecting reports and other deliverables punctually.

• Exhibit an understanding of clients’ needs along with the programmatic and research objectives of their projects.

• Create client-ready materials independently with minimal supervision.

• Collaborate with Content Directors and Grants Consultants to refine the scope of projects.

• Investigate innovative methods for preparing content and delivering it to clients efficiently.

• Represent Hanover with colleagues while conveying research findings.

• Report directly to a Grants Consultant.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in writing and researching for an academic audience.

• Capacity to both receive and provide constructive feedback.

• Strong communication, fact-checking, writing, and editing abilities in English.

• Keen interest in prospect research, fundraising strategy, grant writing, and the organizations we serve.

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to work swiftly and independently with minimal guidance or oversight.

• Capability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic.

• Demonstrated academic success.

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

• Experience with MS Power BI is preferred but not required.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a liberal arts-related field is preferred; candidates with relevant experience holding other degrees will also be considered.

• 2-3 years of experience in writing and/or editing, with practical exposure to grant writing and/or fundraising processes.

• Previous experience with sponsored research is preferred.

• A resume along with a pertinent professional writing sample, not exceeding 8 pages, on an education or business-related topic is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Starting at 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 packages that include discounts to local gyms.

• Community service opportunities.

• In-office snacks and beverages.

• Retirement benefits and 401K matching.

• Wellness benefits.

• Medical coverage.

• Paid time away.