Research Associate - Grants

Hanover Research

4d • Remote

About The Position

Hanover Grants Research Associates (GRAs) work alongside Content Directors and Grants Consultants, providing grant prospecting and secondary research services for (primarily) higher education clients. GRAs will be responsible for identifying public and private funding opportunities based on client need and assessing appropriate fit of highly technical funding programs. GRAs will also occasionally contribute to proposal narratives in the form of best practices research, literature reviews, and needs assessments. This is an ideal role for those with a passion for getting to know scientific research, public health delivery, and academic programming intimately and helping clients to become more effective in carrying out their institutional missions. This position will report directly to a senior Research Consultant.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s or graduate degree in an arts, humanities, or STEM discipline, though candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered.
• At least 2-4 years’ experience as a researcher, writer, and/or editor, with hands-on exposure to qualitative research.
• Prior experience with grants-related research is strongly preferred, but not required.

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
• Explore creative solutions for preparing content and delivering it to clients efficiently
• Represent Hanover alongside colleagues (on occasional client calls) in articulating findings from research.

Benefits

• Starting at 18+ days 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
• Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym
• Annual company-wide day of service and monthly events partnering with local organizations such as KidPower, Martha’s Kitchen, DC SPCA
• Community service opportunities
• In-Office unlimited snacks and beverages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees