Content Director – Grants Team

Hanover Research

. Serve as the primary partnership contact for Hanover’s Grants practice clients .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $82,970 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client management and project management within the grants sector, with a strong focus on the grantseeking process in higher education. Capable of delivering strategic recommendations and mentoring staff while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Client ManagementProject ManagementGrants ExperienceWriting and Editing SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Grants Project ManagementProposal SupportResearch SkillsFact-CheckingOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingConstructive FeedbackWork Ethic

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Research AdministratorProject Management Professional

Industry Keywords

Grantseeking ProcessHigher EducationFunding AgenciesSponsored ResearchClient Satisfaction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary partnership contact for Hanover’s Grants practice clients
Identify unique client needs and translate them into well-defined grants project requests
Scope, design, and phase complex multi-phase projects to fit Hanover’s business model
Manage execution of grants projects by Grants Consultants and Grants Research Associates
Communicate and explain Hanover’s processes and findings to clients
Deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to clients and leadership
Provide updates to clients on ongoing grants projects
Identify prospective funders and assess alignment with client needs on an ad hoc basis
Edit reports for content, structure, and clarity for quality control
Collaborate with Client Solutions staff to develop long-term relationships and ensure client satisfaction
Guide and provide constructive feedback to Grants Consultants and Research Associates
Mentor and coach entry-level staff
Report directly to the practice area-specific Senior Managing Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong client management, project management, and overall knowledge of the grantseeking process
Grants and project management experience, preferably within the higher education sector
Desire to work directly with clients and ensure their satisfaction and retention
Proven ability to make quick and informed decisions under tight deadlines
Working knowledge of grantseeking issues/trends in higher education
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrable problem solving skills
Ability both to accept and to provide constructive feedback
Strong fact-checking, writing, and editing skills in the English language
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple short and long-term projects in order to meet deadlines
Experience writing and researching for a business or professional audience
Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment, with minimal guidance or oversight
Extremely strong and demonstrable work ethic
Proven academic and professional achievement
High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point
A Master’s degree is preferred; candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered
Certified Research Administrator and/or Project Management Professional credential preferred but not required
3-5 years of experience supporting hands-on proposal support strongly preferred
Prior experience working with public and/or private funding agencies preferred
Prior experience managing/facilitating sponsored research preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym
Community service opportunities
In-office snacks and beverages
Variable annual bonus program with gross earnings potential of up to $15,000