Proposal Writer

Uwill; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental coverage

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Team-oriented culture

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Uwill is seeking a Proposal Writer to join the Customer Operations and Support organization in Massachusetts. You will craft compelling proposals, RFIs, RFPs, and supporting documentation, coordinating with sales, product, and marketing teams to communicate our value proposition and technical elements.

Responsibilities include overseeing proposal materials from drafting to submission, aligning content with brand messaging, and building a knowledge base of responses for future bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Experienced writer with excellent proofreading skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax).
• Comfort with Google Docs as well as RFP software tools
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Word
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple demands
• Solid research and proposal writing experience
• Detail-oriented with a high standard of accuracy
• Demonstrated success in responding to RFPs
• Maintains a sense of urgency in driving projects to successful completion
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and submission of proposal materials (RFPs, RFIs, PPTs, etc.).
• Manage the lifecycle of documentation from drafting to submission.
• Segment projects into steps and manage deadlines.
• Customize materials based on sales strategy and branding.
• Generate first drafts by leveraging existing content for comprehensive responses.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, product, counselor success, clinical affairs, and account management.
• Establish a win/loss debrief process and capture lessons learned.
• Manage contributor and reviewer roles per strategy and timeline

Skills

Proofreading

Writing

Time management

Communication

Google Docs

RFP software

Microsoft Word

Research

Editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

RFP software

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

Job description

Uwill is the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges, schools, and students. Utilizing its proprietary technology and counselor team, Uwill pioneered the first student and therapist matching platform. The solution offers an immediate appointment with a licensed counselor based on student preferences, all modalities of teletherapy, a direct crisis connection 24/7/365, prescription management, on-demand medical support, basic needs assistance, wellness programming, realtime data, and support. Uwill supports more than 4 million students at 500+ institutions worldwide.

About the Role

Reporting to the SVP of Customer Operations and Support, the Proposal Writer will work closely with the sales, product, and marketing teams, as well as other teams within the organization. The primary goal of the Proposal Writer will be to create documents to effectively communicate our value proposition and technical elements. Types of documentation this position will oversee include sales proposals, RFIs, RFPs, and general documentation in support of sales.

Responsibilities

Sales RFPs and Proposals:

• Oversee the creation and submission of a variety of proposal materials (RFPs, RFIs, PPTs, etc.), supporting the entire lifecycle of the documentation process, from scheduling and first draft creation to submission.
• Segment projects into discrete steps and establish, communicate, and manage a timeline with consideration for internal and external deadlines.
• Customize all materials based on the sales strategy, incorporating appropriate brand messaging.
• Generate first draft proposals by drawing from the existing content, with the end goal of establishing a comprehensive response database.
• Cultivate critical relationships across the organization in various departments, including sales, marketing, product, counselor success, clinical affairs, and account management.
• Build a process for win/loss debriefings to ensure that lessons learned are appropriately captured and communicated.
• Manage contributor and reviewer roles according to the strategy and project timeline.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• Experienced writer with excellent proofreading skills (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax errors).
• Comfort with Google Docs as well as RFP software tools
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Word.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple demands.
• Solid research and proposal writing experience.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard of accuracy.
• Demonstrated success in responding to RFPs.
• Maintains a sense of urgency in driving projects to successful completion.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Company-paid medical, vision, and dental coverage for the employee and family
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• A team-oriented culture with a supportive supervisory team and accessible leadership team
• Opportunities for advancement within our unique company

As one of the fastest-growing companies in Massachusetts, you will be challenged to build your skills and take on increasing responsibility. Our office environment is open, collaborative, fast-paced, and high-energy.

Uwill is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We thrive because of the diversity of our employees. At Uwill, people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives are always welcome. We foster an environment of mutual respect and do not tolerate any discrimination. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.