project coordinator

Job Title: E-Rate Project Coordinator

Duration: 4+ Months contract.

Location: Remote – Anywhere in the U.S.

Max Pay Rate: $29.64/hr

***This is a Fully Remote role. Candidates must be willing to work on our W-2. ***

Job Description

This is to support our large E-Rate program that is done yearly. We bring on three contingent workers review and forward to sales multiple bid opportunities per day by assigned geography. This is a rigorous, structured activity that needs a person who can follow structured activities and repeat at a fast pace.

As an E-Rate coordinator, you'll be a contributing member of our vertical programs management team, directly supporting our E-Rate program initiatives. Our client's E-Rate program is one of our most important business programs in North America. This role would be a member of our E-Rate team, enabling operational efficiency with our field sales, insides sales and channel partners, which contributes to our client's U.S. sales in Education.

Roles & Responsibilities

The E-Rate Analyst is responsible for reviewing and qualifying new bids on a daily basis as part of the USAC E-Rate Program for schools. The E-Rate Analysts will read and qualify each bid and coordinate with our client field sales teams and partners to ensure a timely response. All bids will be documented and tracked in spreadsheets. E-Rate Analysts will also be responsible for reviewing and documenting resulting E-Rate bid awards and communicating to the appropriate field sales teams and partners to maintain accurate sales forecasting. Responsibilities include:

• Receive training from our client on E-Rate program, our bid process workflow, and how this role fits into the team

• Follows defined process steps and requirements for the management of E-Rate bid proposals

• Develops a practical knowledge of our client's offerings including systems/software, hardware, and services

• Identify and qualify all E-Rate opportunities with our client's footprint

• Keep track of all proposals in terms of progress and due dates

• Contact all parties required and assign tasks with follow-up dates

• Maintain professional and courteous communication and timely responsiveness with internal and external clients via phone and email

• Perform analysis as needed on wins, losses, and market trends

• Keep track of all E-Rate bid awards in terms of named partner and manufacturer

• Communicate bid awards with appropriate client field sales teams and partners

Required Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency

• Adobe Acrobat experience

• Must be able to manage multiple tasks at the same time

• Strong attention to detail for quality assurance

• Timeline & goal-driven – can work backward from a given due date to assign resources, as required

• Proficient communication skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced, possibly high-pressure environment

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking, customer service skills and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.

• Ability to keep information organised and confidential.

• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training required.

• 2-4 years experience

The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.