DESIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Experience with researching federal and foundation funding opportunities, where preferably the GRC applicant will be familiar with Grants.gov (particularly NSF/NIH/DOD programs) and grant-related databases such as Pivot or Candid;
• Experience writing and researching for an academic audience;
• Ability both to accept and to provide constructive feedback;
• Strong communication, fact-checking, writing, and editing skills in the English language;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work quickly and independently with minimal guidance or oversight;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills and work ethic;
• Proven academic achievement;
• High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an education- or writing-related discipline is preferred, though candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

At least 2-4 years’ experience in grant-related research; experience with pre-award and/or grant-related prospecting research is preferred.

THE ROLE

Hanover’s Grants Researchers work alongside Content Directors and Grants Consultants to provide prospecting and related support services to Hanover’s (primarily) higher education clients. As a part-time contractor, the GRC will be responsible for identifying public and private funding opportunities based on client need and assessing appropriate fit of highly technical funding programs. GRCs will also occasionally contribute to proposal narratives in the form of best practices research, literature reviews, and needs assessments. This position will report directly to a senior Research Consultant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and select sources of funding that align with client projects;
• Manage tight deadlines to create prospecting reports and other deliverables on time;
• Demonstrate an understanding of clients’ needs and the goals of their projects, both programmatic and research-related;
• Independently create client-ready deliverables with minimal oversight;
• Collaborate with Content Directors and Grants Consultants to refine project scopes; andExplore creative solutions for preparing content and delivering it to clients efficiently.