Careers

QCS offers a flexible way to earn money and make important contributions.  Information about QCS opportunities, expectations, and the application process is found below.    

Open Positions

QCS is currently recruiting for the following positions.  To learn more about these positions or to apply, click the links below.
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Other Opportunities

QCS routinely hires for a wide range of managerial, entry-level, and executive roles.  If you are interested in being considered for a future position, please submit a general application.  When opportunities become available, we will match your skills and experience to our available positions.  We often hire for the following positions.
  • Consultants & Analysts
  • Support Staff and Clerical Positions
  • Project Managers and Activity Coordinators​
  • Training and Curriculum Developers 
  • Guest Speakers & Training Instructors
  • Software Managers & Trainers
  • Grant Writers and Editors
  • ​Cultural & Regional Experts
  • Translators and Interpretors
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Researchers
  • Research Assistants
  • Certified Designated School Officials (DSOs)
  • Education Abroad Coordinators and Managers
  • International Student & Scholar Advisors
  • International Admissions Counselors
  • Assistant and Associate Directors
To get started, contact Dr. Beth Laux at [email protected].  Please include a copy of your resume or CV.  Once we receive your materials, we will match your qualifications with our needs and contact you when opportunities become available. 

​Please note that some positions require a skills assessment, background check, and/or reference checks.  QCS will notify you before moving forward with any necessary requirements.
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Comparing Opportunities

Part-time, full-time, temporary, and fixed term positions are available.  QCS has opportunities for contractors and employees.  The advantages and requirements of each role are outlined below.  
Contractor Advantages & Requirements
Contractor Advantages

As a contractor, you enjoy the following advantages.
  • Remote work opportunities.  All QCS employee positions are 100% remote.  Enjoy the benefits of professional success without the commute!
  • Set your own schedule.  As a contractor, you set your own schedule.  Need to get the kids to school in the morning?  Start your workday at 9:30.  Want to explore Fiji for a few weeks?  That’s cool.  You decide when you work. 
  • Make money at your own pace.  The more contracts you accept, the more you earn.  It's entirely up to you!  Want full-time work?  That's an option.  Saving for that dream vacation?  We can help with that.
  • Find balance and do what you love.  You know what you and your family need.  As a private contractor, you are in the driver's seat.  You decide the pace of your work while being an active professional.
  • Be an entrepreneur.  As a QCS contractor, you own your own business and provide valuable services to the field.  
  • Make a difference.  QCS has an an ambitious DEI strategy that includes pay equity for women and minorities.  We also have a commitment to sustainability.

Contractor Requirements 

​All QCS contractors must satisfy the following minimum requirements.  
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  • Have prior professional experience in the relevant field
  • Reside in and be legally eligible to work in the United States 
    • ​Please note that QCS is not able to sponsor work visas at this time  
  • Have a quiet, clean, and appropriate space from which you can conduct professional activities, make phone calls, and participate in video meetings without interruption
  • Secure a reliable internet connection with at least 500 mbps of speed that is password-protected
  • Furnish and pay for your own equipment that meets the QCS technical standards including:
    • A webcam (cameras built into desktop or laptop computers are acceptable)
    • A smart phone with an operating system that supports Google Voice, Quickbooks, and other Google products
    • An encrypted (password-protected) desktop or laptop computer.  Tablets and smart phones cannot be substituted for this requirement.
    • Access to a printer, if needed
  • Source and pay for your own office supplies, furnishings, and materials
  • Complete eligibility certifications such as privacy training, IRB training, and sexual harassment training
    • QCS can provide recommendations for free or low cost certification options.  Most programs take 1-2 hours to complete.  Contact us for suggestions.
  • Provide certificates of insurance coverage before commencing work.  Contact your insurance provider for more information.  Rates may vary.  Additional insurance requirements may apply.  Minimum insurance requirements include:
    • ​$1 million each in cyber insurance, general liability insurance, and professional liability insurance (sometimes referred to as errors & omissions insurance)
    • $100,000/$300,000 in sexual abuse and misconduct insurance
    • Proof of a worker's compensation insurance policy that satisfies the requirements of the state from which your work will be conducted.  A state-issued waiver of worker's compensation insurance is also acceptable.​
  • Meet and submit certificates of compliance for the NIST 800-171 cyber security framework.  Each project has different cyber security requirements.  Higher levels of cyber security infrastructure may be required based on contractual agreements.  Contractors are responsible for meeting and maintaining the appropriate cyber security infrastructure.  
    • ​Beginning January 1, 2025, all subcontractors may be required to comply with CMMC 2.0 Level 2 as well.  

​As an independent contractor, you are a business owner.  Contact your insurance provider, legal counsel, or IT advisor for guidance.  Other requirements may apply depending on the work assignment.  If applicable, you will be notified of additional requirements during the contracting process.
Employee Advantages & Requirements
Employee Advantages

As an employee, you enjoy the following advantages.

  • Remote work opportunities.  All QCS employee positions are 100% remote.  Enjoy the benefits of professional success without the commute!
  • Flexible schedules.  As an employee, you work with your supervisor to establish your schedule.  QCS is a family-friendly company that provides a high degree of flexibility in work schedules.  
  • Opportunities for a 4-day work week.  Many QCS roles are designed for a 4-day work week, offering extra opportunities for work-life balance.
  • Access to benefits.  Eligible employees enjoy health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.  Company retirement contributions and paid leave time are also available.
  • Expand your expertise.  As an employee, QCS invests in your development as a core part of our company growth strategy.   
  • Make a difference.  QCS has an an ambitious DEI strategy that includes pay equity for women and minorities.  We also have a commitment to sustainability.
  • Join a company that cares about people.  QCS is committed to the well-being of our team members.  We work hard to create an environment where everyone thrives and is valued.

Employee Requirements 

​All QCS employees must satisfy the following minimum requirements.  

  • Have prior professional experience in international education or public service
  • Reside in and be legally eligible to work in the United States 
    • ​Please note that QCS is not able to sponsor work visas at this time.  
  • Provide a quiet, clean, and appropriate space from which you can conduct professional activities, make phone calls, and participate in video meetings without interruption
  • Secure a reliable internet connection with at least 500 mbps of speed that is password-protected 
  • Furnish and pay for your own equipment that meets the QCS technical standards including:
    • A webcam (cameras built into desktop or laptop computers are acceptable)
    • A smart phone with an operating system that supports Google Voice, Quickbooks, and other Google products
    • An encrypted (password-protected) desktop or laptop computer.  Tablets and smart phones cannot be substituted for this requirement.
    • Access to a printer, if needed
  • Source and pay for your own office supplies, furnishings, and materials​

Other requirements may apply depending on the work assignment.  You will be notified of additional requirements during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

QCS is an equal opportunity employer.  QCS prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, and benefits.  Contact the QCS EEO designated officer, Dr. Beth Laux, at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.  QCS is a proud participant in the State of Ohio Affirmative Action Program.

E-verify

QCS participates in the U.S. federal government E-Verify program.  As such, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If the E-verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, QCS is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before QCS can take action against you, including terminating your employment.

Submitting an application does not constitute an offer of employment.  However, QCS can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 form.