Associate Director, Proposal Management

🕒 August 4

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $56k - $95k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

📄 Proposal Manager

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The College Board

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1900

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

Education • Non-profit

The College Board is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. It connects students to college success and opportunity by supporting them in building essential skills for higher education and removing barriers to access. The College Board operates with a focus on respect, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, with a diverse and dedicated team of professionals. Based in several locations across the United States, they strive to modernize operations and increase their digital footprint, supporting students and families nationwide.

📋 Description

• Lead College Board responses to district-level and higher education requests for proposals across all programs and services • Support the Director of Proposal Management on state-level RFPs • Own the full proposal development lifecycle from kickoff through submission • Develop proposal timelines, coordinate cross-organizational stakeholders, manage communications, facilitate reviews, and integrate feedback • Review and improve AI-generated or Loopio-sourced draft content and draft manually as needed • Ensure proposals are finalized, approved, complete, compliant, and delivered on time • Assemble and submit proposal materials with the Director of Contract Management • Identify and complete government forms and corporate information required for RFPs • Coordinate follow-up on state and district opportunities and maintain an escalation process • Lead proposal process and workflow redesign, including automation and AI-assisted workflows • Develop and maintain RFP process training plans and materials • Track proposal success metrics, gather stakeholder feedback, and recommend process improvements • Pilot and evaluate emerging AI-assisted drafting, competitive analysis, and workflow automation tools • Participate in working groups, divisional activities, and organizational projects

🎯 Requirements

• Knowledge of public-school procurement processes • Familiarity with College Board programs and services used by states and districts • 3–5 years of proposal management or competitive bid development experience • K-12 education or education policy background preferred • Proven project management experience managing multiple complex projects across diverse teams and immovable deadlines • Strong organizational and prioritization skills • Proficient technical proposal, policy, or legislative writing and editing skills • Ability to synthesize information from multiple domains and contributors into a cohesive voice • Strong facilitation, collaboration, relationship-building, and influencing skills • Data-informed problem-solving and continuous process improvement experience • Experience leading or contributing to process and workflow redesign initiatives • Hands-on experience with AI tools for content generation, research, or workflow automation • Ability to evaluate, adopt, and embed AI tools into team workflows • Proficiency in proposal management platforms, preferably Loopio • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint • Proficiency with Slack • B.A. or B.S. required • Ability to travel 3–4 times per year to College Board offices or for College Board business • Ability to periodically lift boxes weighing 5–10 pounds • Authorization to work in the United States for any employer • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills • Curiosity and willingness to experiment with emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions • Learner’s mindset and commitment to growth • Collaborative and empathetic approach

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote work option • Optional hybrid arrangement for candidates near College Board offices (Tuesday and Wednesday in office) • Annual bonuses • Opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions • Mission-driven workplace • Professional development and investment in employee growth and success • Meaningful career and supportive team • Competitive compensation • Occasional business travel opportunities