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I’m a PhD student in philosophy in the U.S., and my subfield has poor job prospects, so I’m looking into higher ed admin roles (scholarship/fellowship offices or research admin / grants).

I know experience matters most, but my university doesn’t hire PhD students into admin roles, even part-time, so I can’t get that kind of experience before graduating. (I will have 4 years teaching experience as primary instructor, but I’m not sure that’s very relevant.)

Given that, would an online grant management certificate (e.g. U of Washington) actually help me get my first job, or is it not worth it?