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About EAB At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each otheru2014that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards. For more information, visit our Careers page. About Hybrid Recently acquired by EAB, Hybrid is a globally recognized and award-winning agency that operates as a full-service marketing partner for the education sector, connecting universities with students worldwide. Powered by unrivaled insight, advanced technology, and AI-driven enrollment strategies, our integrated marketing solutions help education brands grow. We tackle the sectoru2019s toughest challenges head-on and continuously strive for excellence, staying on the pulse of emerging trends. When you join our division of EAB, you become part of a tight-knit, ambitious, supportive, and rapidly growing team. Youu2019ll work on big ideas with talented colleagues who respect your input, challenge your thinking and push you to do your best work. Visit our website to learn more about our story. The Role in Brief: Bid Writer, Hybrid Hybrid is seeking a skilled and strategic Bid Writer to join our growing New Business team. This role is pivotal to Hybridu2019s business development pipeline, crafting compelling, compliant proposals that showcase our value to higher education partners and help expand access to quality education. Youu2019ll lead the proposal writing process end-to-end, from scoping strategic fit, to writing, editing, and coordinating final submissions. This role requires exceptional writing ability, keen attention to detail, and a deep understanding of either higher education or advertising/agency environments or ideally both. As the first step of our strategic new business efforts, this role will be central to Hybridu2019s continued growth, helping translate our mission and expertise into winning narratives. This hire will be based in our Philadelphia, PA office. Primary Responsibilities: The Proposal/Bid Writer is a technical writing role focused on helping Hybrid put our best foot forward when responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other sales process requests. This role has several key responsibilities: Scoping u00b7 Research and identify relevant RFP, RFI, and procurement opportunities across higher education u00b7 Evaluate strategic fit with Hybridu2019s capabilities and growth goals. u00b7 Log and track opportunities in the content management system (TMS/SharePoint). Proposal Writing & Development u00b7 Lead proposal content development from structure to storytelling, ensuring submissions are tailored, persuasive, and clearly aligned with evaluation criteria. u00b7 Write, edit, proofread, and format long-form submissions across digital, creative, and media scopes. u00b7 Translate complex technical and strategic information into compelling prose. u00b7 Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Client Operations, Research, Creative, Account Management) to source content, insights, and case studies. Proposal Process Management u00b7 Own the full proposal lifecycle from initial research to on-time submission. u00b7 Manage timelines, assign content tasks (where applicable), and oversee quality control. u00b7 Maintain version control and compliance with submission requirements. Strategic & Cross-Functional Contribution u00b7 Recommend proposal enhancements, process improvements, and pitch positioning. u00b7 Support knowledge base development by capturing reusable content and updating case studies. u00b7 Translate proposal language into pitch presentations and decks as needed. Basic Qualifications: u00b7 Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field u00b7 3-5+ yearsu2019 experience in proposal writing, bid management, or strategic writing for an agency, education institution, nonprofit, or public-sector entity u00b7 Demonstrated experience producing long-form written content (e.g., 30u201380+ page proposals, reports, or equivalent complex documents) u00b7 Deep familiarity with procurement and RFP processes, especially in higher education or advertising contexts u00b7 Exceptional writing, editing and research capabilities u00b7 Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities u00b7 Proven ability to work independently and drive projects forward with minimal oversight u00b7 Strong judgment in identifying when to seek input, escalate questions, or align stakeholders Ideal Qualifications: u00b7 Strategic thinking with attention to detail, able to zoom in and out between compliance and storytelling u00b7 Familiarity with higher education, demonstrated through professional experience rather than solely academic exposure u00b7 Comfort collaborating across functions in a fast-paced environment u00b7 Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EABu2019s mission, values, and aspiration. If youu2019ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each otheru2019s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. Benefits: Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include: u00b7 Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible u00b7 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays u00b7 Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each) u00b7 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution u00b7 Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans u00b7 Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family u00b7 Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation u00b7 Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance u00b7 Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents u00b7 Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel u00b7 Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members u00b7 Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance u00b7 Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program u00b7 Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities Benefits kick in day one; learn more at /careers/benefits. This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to u201cmake education smarter and our communities strongeru201d we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We donu2019t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.