What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposals Coordinator position at Pearson?
Pearson VUE’s proposal team is a close-knit group that highly values teamwork and collaboration. The Proposal Coordinator supports the proposal team, assisting with high-quality proposal creation and delivery in a high-volume environment. Working closely with the Manager, Proposals, Senior Proposal Analysts, Proposal Analysts, and Associate Proposal Analyst, the Proposal Coordinator will support the efforts of Proposal Development through writing, editing and proofreading; organization and planning; and project facilitation.
Work Location
This is a hybrid role. While most work can be performed remotely, the role requires hard copy proposal production work to be completed in person at our Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania office.
Responsibilities
50% Proposal Production
Assist Proposal Analysts and Manager to meet tight deadlines through multi-tasking.
Create proposal covers based on existing templates and manage cover image library.
Obtain bid materials from stakeholders for inclusion in appendices, e.g., sample reports.
Assemble appendices electronically (90-95% of bids), making certain documents reflect corporate standards.
Perform physical proposal production duties as needed to support hard copy submittals (5-10% of bids). This includes printing, collating, creation of tabs, etc.
30% Proposal Response
Create graphics for inclusion in proposals (training will be provided).
Write and edit key staff resumes and manage related key personnel boilerplate text.
Write and edit client profiles.
20% Other duties as assigned
Submit FOIA requests for competitor bids and related evaluation materials.
Check state procurement sites for RFPs.
Perform other bid-related administrative support.
Key Characteristics Needed
Strong attention to detail
Strong PC skills
Strong writing and editing skills
Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines
Good verbal communication skills
Flexibility to changing priorities
Time management, planning, and multi-tasking skills
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in English, Business, Journalism, Marketing, or Communications required OR equivalent combination of education and experience required.
1 year experience in a corporate environment.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, especially Microsoft Word.
Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and / or Lucidchart is a plus.
Your rewards & benefits
We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too.
Please see our attractive US benefits here : Pearson Jobs - Benefits
Who we are :
At Pearson, our purpose is simple : to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more : We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
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Job : SALES
Organization : Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule : FULL_TIME
Workplace Type : Req ID : 18600
