Solution Tree and Marzano Resources

Solution Tree delivers comprehensive professional development to schools and districts around the world. We empower K–12 educators to raise student achievement through a wide range of services and products including educator conferences, customized district solutions for long-term professional development, books, videos, and online courses. Our headquarters is located in beautiful downtown Bloomington, Indiana, home of Indiana University and some of the best cultural, educational, and natural resources in the area.

Marzano Resources, formerly Marzano Research, is dedicated to helping K–12 educators advance student achievement. Built on the foundation of Dr. Robert J. Marzano’s 50 years of education research, Marzano Resources supports teachers and administrators through customizable on-site professional development, educator events, virtual coaching, books, videos, and online courses. Our associates and authors are thought leaders in the field of education and deliver research-backed guidance for all major areas of schooling, including curriculum development, instruction, assessment, student engagement, and personalized competency-based education. Marzano Resources is located in Centennial, Colorado, with additional offices in Bloomington, Indiana.

Employees enjoy:

Innovative, team-oriented environment
Working with leading voices and rising stars in staff development
A compensation package that includes competitive pay and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401k, paid time off, and more.
Doing work that matters

When you join Solution Tree or Marzano Resources, you join a highly regarded team that is dedicated to providing quality and excellence in professional development. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, our team is united under one goal – to transform education worldwide to ensure learning for all. If you have the passion and skill to help further Solution Tree and Marzano’s mission, we want to hear from you.

Solution Tree and Marzano Resources are Affirmative Action - Equal Employment Opportunity Employers.

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Proposal and RFP Operations Support

Bloomington, IN

Full Time

Sales

Entry Level

Solution Tree

About Us:

Solution Tree delivers comprehensive professional development to schools and districts around the world. We empower K–12 educators to raise student achievement through a wide range of services and products including educator conferences, customized district solutions for long-term professional development, books, videos, and online courses. When you join Solution Tree, you join a highly regarded team that is dedicated to providing quality and excellence in professional development. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, our team is united under one goal – to transform education worldwide to ensure learning for all. If you have the passion and skill to help further Solution Tree’s mission, we want to hear from you.

Employees Enjoy:

Innovative, team-oriented environment
Working with leading voices and rising stars in staff development
A compensation package that includes competitive pay and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401k, paid time off, and more.
Doing work that matters

Position Summary

As a member of the sales department, the Proposal and RFP Operations Support position is responsible for supporting the sales team in tracking and pursuing educational funding opportunities as well as tracking the workflow of the team. The scope of work for this critical role includes tracking incoming proposal and RFP requests, supporting the timely submission of all RFPs, RFQs, proposals, and other documents, maintaining and updating the online library of proposals, and the corresponding duties that accompany these priorities.

The Proposal and RFP Operations Support position is a hybrid role (a combination of in-person and remote) based in Bloomington, Indiana. Thus, the successful candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to the Solution Tree Bloomington corporate office. Candidates must be also be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

Support RFP responses for federal, state, district, and foundation funding
Maintain all proposal and RFP tracking, as well as updating a library of support resources used in responding to these opportunities
Maintain active vendor registrations for all states and specific jurisdictions that require them
Function as a member of a team completing similar projects; cross-training will occur, and applicant must be prepared to assist with most departmental tasks
Other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid position (a combination of in-person and remote) which requires the person to work in-person several days per week in the Solution Tree corporate office located in Bloomington, IN.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Proposal and RFP Operations Support must have excellent written, verbal, and auditory communication skills. Use of standard office equipment (computer, printer, overhead projector, etc.) is also required, and light lifting may be required on occasion.

Position Type:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Eastern time.

Travel:

Multiday and overnight travel is required for Solution Tree's company-wide corporate retreat (which typically takes place each year in January). Also, in-person attendance is required for all quarterly departmental meetings held throughout the year at the Solution Tree corporate office in Bloomington, IN.

Required Education and Qualifications:

College degree preferred
Previous RFP or proposal experience preferred but not required
Experience with organizing and coordinating a workflow including multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Excellent written communication skills
Highly organized with an eye for detail
Ability to remain calm and productive in a fast-paced environment that includes frequent deadlines
Technologically proficient, especially with the Microsoft Suite (including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Remote Work Environment and Personal Obligation Management

As a remote-first company, we are committed to providing our team members with the flexibility to work from anywhere when applicable. However, to maintain our standards of excellence and ensure uninterrupted productivity, we have specific expectations regarding the remote work environment.

Dedicated Workspace: Employees are expected to establish a dedicated, quiet workspace that is free of distractions. This environment should be conducive to professional activities and mirror the focus and privacy one would expect in an in-office setting.

Personal Obligations: While we recognize the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities with personal obligations, including childcare, we rely on our team members to manage these aspects effectively during work hours. It is essential that personal obligations do not impede work commitments. Employees are responsible for arranging appropriate care or support to ensure they can dedicate their full attention to their work tasks without interruption.

We believe these practices are key to fostering a productive and respectful remote working culture, where every team member can contribute their best work. We evaluate candidates based on a holistic view of their qualifications, including but not limited to their skills, experience, and education. Our goal is to offer a competitive compensation package that reflects the value we believe each employee brings to our team. The final salary for the position will be determined after a thorough evaluation of the successful candidate's relevant qualifications in relation to our compensation structure, which is designed to reward contributions and performance.

Our Company's Rooted Commitment to Attractive Benefits

Annual Raises
Employee Discounts
Paid Vacation and Holidays (including generous personal time to celebrate holidays not listed on the company calendar)
Competitive Bonus Structures
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401k Retirement Plan with Employer match
Health Insurance Plans (medical, dental, vision)
HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts (ie. childcare and many more)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Basic Life Insurance.
- Optional Long-Term Disability (LTD) and additional coverage for Life and AD&D
Compliance with FMLA and state-specific leave laws for necessary time off

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Disclaimers:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Solution Tree is an Affirmative Action - Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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