Anthology

<div><div>Associate Proposal SpecialistRemote - United States The Opportunity: Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so that students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive. Our mission is to empower educators and institutions with meaningful innovation that’s simple and intelligent, inspiring student success and institutional growth. The Power of Together is built on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of our hiring practices and who we are as a company. For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.   The Global Proposal Management team manages all aspects of proposal development and effectively works across the organization to obtain the information and content needed to deliver a compelling and compliant proposal. The team is responsible for ensuring that our customers and prospects receive compliant proposals on time, of high quality, compelling, visually stunning, and strategic. We are responsible for submitting responses to all RFI, RFP, etc. around the globe. We are part of a close-knit team of peers and teammates who support, help, and learn from each other.  The Associate Proposal Specialist role is key to Anthology's success in obtaining new and returning business with prospective and current customer partners through Requests for x (RFx), including Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests for Quote (RFQ) activities. The proposal coordination and proposal response are often the first impressions an institution has of our company. First impressions set the tone of the relationship with our prospects and customers, and the Associate Proposal Specialist affects the first impression. Therefore, the coordination, tracking, and reporting of requests coming through the Proposal Management team are vital to our business. The position is a highly networked role that requires working under pressure and challenging deadlines.  The Associate Proposal Specialist is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting several Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).   Primary responsibilities will include:<ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Monitoring search engines to evaluate opportunities for potential product fit with the Anthology collection</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Owning accuracy and tracking dates, statuses, and metrics related to Salesforce, security surveys, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Managing the RFx Intake process to get the quickest response on bid decisions</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Collecting, sending, managing, and communicating qualifying questions with the returned answers for the proposal's workflow</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Creating timeline schedules for the proposal's workflow</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Providing reporting metrics weekly and on-demand to C- and V-level executives</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Submitting, tracking, and contributing to Freedom of Information Act requests (incoming and outgoing)</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Maintaining document management standards by archiving <ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 30.2pt;padding-left: 5.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">original proposal documents as received </li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 30.2pt;padding-left: 5.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">final submitted proposal documents</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 30.2pt;padding-left: 5.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">FOIA requests documents (incoming and outgoing)</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 30.2pt;padding-left: 5.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">security surveys and Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT) requests and responses</li></ul></li></ul> The Candidate: Required skills/qualifications: <ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">0-2 years of professional experience</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Prior experience with managing multiple tasks with organization and prioritization  </li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) best practices and Body of Knowledge – APMP Foundation level certification required or ready to pass the exam in the first 180 days</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Strong communication skills</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Strong critical thinking skills</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Ability to be agile and adapt</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Self-motivated and quick learner</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Fluency in written and spoken English</li></ul> Preferred skills/qualifications:<ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 12.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 27.2pt;padding-left: 8.8pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Bachelor's degree</li></ul> Pay range is $59,000 - $63,000/year depending upon experience. We use national and industry-specific survey data to assist in determining compensation. Additionally, we consider factors such as external market rate, budget for the role, and the compensation rates of current employees performing the same function. Some roles will have variable pay.  This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.</div></div>