Graduate Engagement Strategist (Remote)

Institute for Humane Studies

Arlington (VA)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Parking permit

Tuition credits at George Mason University

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Arlington, VA is seeking a Graduate Engagement Strategist to connect with PhD students and enhance their academic experiences. The role involves developing relationships, providing resources, and coordinating events for scholars. Ideal candidates should have a terminal degree and a strong background in higher education. This position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

Must have experience in higher education.
PhD or equivalent degree preferred.
Must possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with graduate students.
Provide information to internal stakeholders.
Attend key academic events to engage with students.

Skills

Experience in higher education

Creative and enterprising thinker

Strong execution and problem-solving skills

Technology-savvy and data-driven approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Curious nature with a strong drive to learn

Education

Terminal degree (PhD, JD, DPhil, etc.)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Join to apply for the Graduate Engagement Strategist (Remote) role at Institute for Humane Studies

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Remote positions at the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) require travel to our Arlington, VA office for two in-person team gatherings each year.

Job Summary:

The Graduate Engagement Strategist (GES) is responsible for developing trusted relationships with a portfolio of PhD students, and connecting them to resources, leveraged academic opportunities, and other scholars. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Partnerships, the GES will work collaboratively with other teams at IHS to best service the needs of the Institute’s scholarly audiences and will coordinate extensively with the Community Engagement Team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Develop deep knowledge and close relationships with a portfolio of graduate students.
Provide information regarding these students and their associated research to the appropriate internal stakeholders.
Attend cross-functional meetings and offer suggestions to relevant stakeholders by assisting with programmatic strategic development to better support the Strategist’s portfolio of graduate students.
Attend academic conferences, prospecting events, and other key events to interact with graduate students; 15-20% travel required for this role (approximately 10+ events per year)
Engage in frequent digital outreach (email, Zoom meetings, etc.) with graduate students and the greater IHS network; lead a suite of 10-12 programs for PhD students.
Coordinate with the team to select topics and speakers and handle all invitations for these events.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Experience in higher education; terminal degree (PhD, JD, DPhil, etc.) preferred.
Creative and enterprising thinker with strong execution and problem-solving skills.
Capacity and affinity to drive a technology-savvy and data-driven approach, with experience setting and tracking key performance metrics within a CRM system.
Salesforce experience preferred.
High motivation to work independently matched by demonstrated success working collaboratively with teams in a cross-functional environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to critically evaluate and prioritize information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts.
A demonstrated ability to understand and articulate complex processes.
A curious nature with a strong drive to learn and grow.
Knowledge of classical liberal ideas preferred.

To apply, qualified candidates must submit the following materials:

Resume
Cover letter detailing your interest in this position and why the IHS mission resonates with you.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About IHS:

The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) is a think network advancing the principles and practices of freedom in the academy, public policy, and civil society.

Founded in 1961, IHS believes that the liberal tradition has yielded unprecedented freedom and human flourishing. And in this moment, when the forces of illiberalism on both the left and right are gaining ground at an alarming pace, our vision is to spark a new spirit of liberal freedom.

Our Work:

Cultivating a pool of intellectual talent for partners in policy, civil society, philanthropy, and the academy through $1.5 million in fellowship and career development programs.
Catalyzing scholarship and academic networks to strengthen the fields of foundational and applied research that matter most to a free society.
Equippingfreedom-focused research centers, think tanks, foundations, and civil society organizations with the research and experts they need to maximize their impact in policy and in communities across the country.

We have a flexible, professional, open office environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship and provides substantial opportunity for professional growth. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. IHS provides exceptional benefits to all employees, including health and dental insurance coverage (which includes paying 100% of the health and dental insurance premium for individuals), health savings accounts, long-term disability and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement savings program, a parking permit and 12 free tuition credit hours annually atGeorge Mason University.

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