Proposal Coordinator Job Description
Proposal coordinators establish consistency and provide administrative support during the proposal development process. They work closely with proposal managers, proposal writers, editors and business development managers. Proposal coordinators provide word-processing, desktop publishing and graphic design skills to produce proposals and presentations. They also prepare the proposal work plan, manage assignments and collect and organize proposal content. Essentially, proposal coordinators are responsible for producing cohesive, well-organized proposals and oral presentations that are focused and responsive to customer-defined requirements.
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Primary Responsibilities and Job Tasks
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Proposal coordinators support various aspects of the proposal development effort. Many tasks are administrative in nature, such as creating the outline, building templates, proofreading, preparing review drafts and final editions, scheduling meetings and tracking the completion of assignments. They also review proposal instructions, develop the style guide and create computer graphics from handwritten notes. Proposal coordinators collate concept papers into a single body of work and ensure completed proposals are professional, cohesive and credible.
Job Skills
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Proposal development involves frequent interaction with different functional resources. Good proposal coordinators use their organization skills to manage simultaneously occurring tasks. Their interpersonal, communication and team-building skills are essential when collaborating with diverse groups. Proposal coordinators use their keen eye for detail and skills in copy-editing, grammar, style, spelling and punctuation throughout the proposal development effort. Their creative flair, expert knowledge of office productivity applications and graphics software contribute to the production of high-caliber proposals.
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Education
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No universal education requirements for proposal coordinators exist. In general, ideal candidates have at least a university degree or college diploma in English, journalism or communications. Individuals with job experience, coursework or specialized training in writing, editing and proofreading are highly preferred. Qualified candidates are able to organize complex material, design, write and edit technical reports, formal presentations and client communications and effectively work under pressure in a team-oriented environment.
Career Journey
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Proposal coordinators generally progress in their careers by taking on more complex assignments and contributing to proposals that win business for their employer. Organizations typically select proposal coordinators who demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work products for complex, high-visibility proposals. Some proposal coordinators may progress to proposal manager or business development manager jobs. Others may opt to focus their career on journalism and seek careers as copy editors, editors or freelance writers.
Compensation
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According to PayScale, proposal coordinators in the United States average a base salary range of $40,174 to $54,339, with a bonus potential range of $610 to $2,473. Proposal coordinators employed by companies offering profit-sharing programs can expect additional wages ranging from $1,250 to $17,000. The estimated total compensation for proposal coordinators in the United States, inclusive of salary, bonus and profit sharing, ranges from $40,327 to $54,399 as of June 2010.
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