The Content Director is the primary research contact for Hanover’s Higher Education practice clients. As such, the position requires strong client management, project management, and overall research skill. We are seeking highly-motivated applicants with the right combination of research and project management experience, preferably within the education sector. A successful candidate will be interested in making a long-term contribution to a growing organization. This position will report directly to a practice area specific Senior Content Director.
A master’s or doctoral degree in Education, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy, Liberal Arts, or a related discipline is preferred, though candidates with relevant experience without a graduate degree or who hold other degrees will be considered.
Minimum of 5 - 10 years of full-time work experience conducting research, survey design/analysis, or professional writing, preferably within the education sector is strongly preferred. At least one year of which in a management position preferred. Applied education research experience is preferred.
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Hanover Research strives to create compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable and fair. The compensation range for this role at the company is $82,970 – $117,182. This role is also eligible to participate in our variable annual bonus program with gross earnings potential of up to $15,000. This discretionary bonus is based upon both financial performance and individual performance. Please note that the base salary offered is contingent on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Our base pay range is determined by the role and the market.
Hanover believes in supporting our team’s overall well-being now and in the future. We provide retirement benefits and 401K matching to help you plan ahead, wellness benefits to keep you healthy, medical coverage to lift you up if you or your dependents get sick, and paid time away to rejuvenate. You can learn more about our benefits on our Hanover Research Careers page or please talk to your Recruiter to learn more.
About Hanover Research
Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. To learn more about Hanover Research, visit www.hanoverresearch.com
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Hanover is a leading provider of research and analytics for thousands of organizations worldwide. Our company consists of researchers, analysts, and account professionals that provide clients with critical insights that drive success. As a full-service market research firm, we apply multiple research methodologies to best serve our clients’ needs– from surveys and focus groups to market scans and quantitative data analysis. Our unique service model allows us to be a true strategic partner to clients, delivering critical insights more quickly and at a lower cost than traditional firms. For more information, visit www.hanoverresearch.com. Follow us on Twitter @HanoverResearch.
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