Grants Consultant -- Remote | WFH

The Role

You will work alongside Content Directors and Researchers to provide grant support services to higher education clients. On a project-by-project basis, you will assess the fit of programmatic funding programs, consult with clients on concept development, research justification for program designs, and write and revise proposal narratives to enhance competitiveness. This role is perfect for helping institutions of higher education achieve their missions more effectively.

Responsibilities

Write and revise proposal narratives focused on improving higher education to optimize competitiveness.

Collaborate closely with clients to develop strong grant proposals from conception to submission.

Provide professional consultative services to clients throughout the grant writing process.

Manage remote proposal development teams to ensure timely submission of proposals.

Independently create client-ready deliverables with minimal guidance.

Manage tight deadlines to produce proposals and deliverables that require few edits.

Qualifications

Desired Skills and Attributes:

Experience in writing and researching for a professional audience.

Ability to both accept and provide constructive feedback.

Strong fact-checking, writing, and editing skills in English.

Keen interest in prospect research, fundraising strategy, grant writing, and the organizations served.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrable problem-solving skills and strong work ethic.

Proven academic achievement.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education Requirement

A bachelor's or master's degree in an education- or writing-related discipline, though candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered.

Experience Requirement

3-5 years' experience as a grant writer, reviewer, and/or editor with hands-on proposal support and/or grant writing experience.

Prior experience working with federal funding agencies, especially the US Department of Education, is required.

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 with discounts to local gyms

Annual company-wide day of service and monthly events partnering with local organizations such as KidPower, Martha's Kitchen, DC SPCA

Community service opportunities

Unlimited snacks and beverages

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $79,780 - $123,640. The base salary offered is contingent on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive, equitable, and fair.

How To Apply

If you are interested in this dynamic and fast-growing opportunity, we encourage you to submit your resume and any other supporting materials. Instead of a writing sample, please submit a list of grants you've authored or co-authored, including the grant name, agency, your role in the process, and the year worked.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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 applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.

Employment Type: Full-Time