Graduate Engagement Strategist (Higher Education)

Company

A think network advancing the principles and practices of freedom in the academy, public policy, and civil society.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain relationships with a portfolio of graduate students, tracking research areas and professional goals.
• Own the execution of 10-12 annual programs for PhD students, managing topics, speakers, and logistics.
• Conduct regular digital outreach to ensure relationship continuity and provide research insights to internal stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at academic conferences and prospecting events to expand the intellectual network.
• Maintain accurate engagement records and activity metrics within CRM systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align graduate programming with broader organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Professional experience in higher education, academic administration, or nonprofit programming.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with defined timelines and deliverables.
• Experience working with CRM systems (Salesforce experience preferred).
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for academic audiences.

Nice to have

• Terminal degree (PhD, JD, DPhil, or equivalent).
• Experience designing or executing academic programming specifically for graduate students.
• Familiarity with classical liberal ideas and the IHS mission.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance (100% premium payment for individuals).
• 403(b) retirement savings program and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• 12 free tuition credit hours annually at George Mason University.
• Flexible, professional, and open office environment encouraging innovation.
• Long-term disability and life insurance coverage.