Director of Research & Proposals
Open Up Resources
Director of Research & Proposals
Open Up Resources
Non-profit publisher of PreK-12 curricula
Open Up Resources · United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-12
Workplace: remote
Activate Learning and Open Up Resources have come together as one organization, united by a shared commitment to transform teaching and learning through high-quality instructional materials and meaningful classroom implementation. Together, we provide K–12 science, mathematics, and English language arts programs that empower educators to engage students in rigorous, meaningful, and educational experiences.
Our portfolio is supported by professional learning, implementation services, digital capabilities, and hands-on instructional materials.
We are an outside-in organization, measuring our success first by the impact we have on educators and students. Grounded in trust, high-fidelity implementation, and affordable access for all, we are committed to building lasting partnerships with schools and districts and driving measurable outcomes for every learner.
The Director of Research & Proposals is responsible for identifying, creating and submitting the highest quality responses to all proposals in order to bring the full portfolio of curricula to all students across the country by increasing sales and brand awareness.
The Director will strategically lead and execute the combined organization’s research endeavors by gathering and disseminating knowledge of competitors and trends in the marketplace.
The Director may lead other individuals in this work, as well as facilitate systems and tools aligned to national proposals. This position reports into the EVP/VP of Sales.
Manage all aspects of RFP responses
Review RFPs based upon the current curriculum portfolio and present to the RFP Committee
Communicate with subcontractors regarding district contracts throughout the length of the awarded contract
Manage all aspects of the State Adoption Process
Collaborate with internal stakeholders regarding state adoption requirements before moving forward in the adoption process
Organizational Core Competencies:
Ethics and Integrity: Behave in a fair and ethical manner toward peers, partners, and customers; instill mutual trust and confidence; acts with honesty and integrity.
Planning/Organizing/Goal Setting: Demonstrates the ability to organize people and tasks; develops realistic action plans while being sensitive to time constraints and resource availability; defines realistic, specific goals and objectives; prioritizes objectives
Teamwork and Collaboration: Works with colleagues to build morale and team commitment to goals and objectives.
Diversity: Understands that each individual is unique and celebrates individual differences including race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status, education, training, position, level of authority, seniority, full-time or part-time status.
Solution Oriented: Able to take action in solving problems, using reason and a systematic approach.
At Activate Learning and Open Up Resources, we believe in building and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where all applicants are considered for employment without attention to color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
We are a virtual organization.
We offer highly competitive total rewards packages that include employer-paid healthcare, dental, vision, 401k matching, generous paid time off, and much more!
This is a benefited, full-time, exempt position with a base salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 annually + an incentive package.
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Non-profit publisher of PreK-12 curricula
Open Up Resources creates and distributes PreK–12 curricula and professional learning through a nonprofit model. What it does: it provides educators with research-based, high-quality instructional materials and ongoing professional development to support student learning. How its products work: curricula come with aligned instructional materials, assessments, and supports designed for classroom use, paired with professional learning to help teachers implement them with fidelity. How it stands out from competitors: as a nonprofit publisher, it focuses on equitable access and evidence-based practices, aiming to serve all students and celebrate diverse identities rather than relying on profit-driven incentives. What its goal is: to improve academic outcomes for every student by giving teachers effective, scalable resources and training that reflect best practices and inclusive, culturally responsive teaching.
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