Hanover Research is hiring a Content Director to serve as the primary research contact for clients in our Higher Education practice. You will report directly to a Senior Content Director, applying your research expertise to meet complex client needs and build long-term relationships.
What You'll Do
- Identify unique client needs and translate them into well-defined research requests.
- Design customized research projects on various topics for Higher Education clients.
- Appropriately scope and phase complex multi-phase projects to fit our model.
- Manage the execution of education research projects using various methodologies.
- Edit reports for content, structure, and clarity to ensure quality control.
- Communicate and explain our methodologies and findings to clients.
- Collaborate with Account Management to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
- Provide researchers with guidance and constructive feedback on projects.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 5 - 10 years of full-time work experience in research, survey design/analysis, or professional writing.
- Strong command of primary, secondary, and quantitative research methodologies.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple short and long-term projects under tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to proofread, edit, and provide constructive feedback on research.
- Experience writing and researching for a business or professional audience.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal communication.
- Working knowledge of education trends.
- Desire to work directly with clients to ensure their satisfaction.
- High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
- Proven academic and professional achievement.
Nice to Have
- Experience preferably within the education sector.
- A master’s or doctoral degree in Education, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy, Liberal Arts, or a related discipline.
- At least one year of experience in a management position.
- Applied education research experience.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Team & Environment
Reports directly to a practice area specific Senior Content Director.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $82,971 – $117,182
- Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off
- 15 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and Indigenous People’s Day
- 401(K) employer matching program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
- Health and wellness packages with gym discounts
- Annual company-wide day of service and monthly community events
- Community service opportunities
- In-Office unlimited snacks and beverages
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates across the USA.
Hanover Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
