StraighterLine
Business Development Specialist
NewPayCompetitive
LocationAtlanta/Georgia
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 936872d3-b63f-48c2-9c33-f05c00c007f9
Employer Industry: Online Education Provider
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Generous time off policies, including 13 public holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage (one option fully funded by the employer)
- 401K Safe Harbor: employer contributes 3% of your total salary whether you contribute or not
- Six weeks paid parental leave
- Free courses for you and your family members
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with state government agencies, legislators, and key decision-makers in early childhood education
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including state contracts, grants, and sponsorships
- Develop proposals and applications for funding, ensuring compliance with requirements
- Conduct market research to identify trends and emerging opportunities in early childhood education funding
- Collaborate with internal teams to align business growth with funding opportunities
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in business development, government relations, or grant acquisition in the education or nonprofit sector
- Strong understanding of state and federal funding mechanisms, procurement processes, and grant applications
- Excellent networking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing grant proposals and funding applications
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in early childhood education funding initiatives
- Proven track record of successful grant acquisition and funding proposals
- Familiarity with state and federal government policies related to education
- Strong analytical skills to assess policy trends and funding opportunities
- Willingness to travel for meetings, conferences, and networking events
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StraighterLine is a US educational company that offers low-price, online higher education courses that are equivalent to general courses required for a bachelor's degree.