(Hybrid) Temporary Grant Writing Fellow, Rural Health - WV Grant Resources Center

The WV Grant Resources Center at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Grant Writing Fellow for Rural Health.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Principal Investigator and Director for the Grant Resource Centers, the Technical/Grant Writer will provide technical assistance and grant writing support to help eligible organizations, particularly small, rural, underserved and limited-capacity organizations, prepare complete, compliant and competitive applications for the solicitations through which the State awards RHTP funds. The Technical/Grant Writing Fellow will focus on the pre-award process. This will include creating awareness of grant opportunities, writing proposals, proofreading, fostering collaborations, and providing data, among other services. Some travel will be required.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical assistance to eligible applicants and support with the identification of funding opportunities
• Develop materials to aid in the proposal development process, including templates for project narratives and letters of support/commitment; summaries of notices of funding opportunities/broad agency announcements/request for proposals/funding opportunity announcements; letters of intent; checklists; and other written correspondence
• Facilitate meetings, seminars, and workshops on the grant writing process regularly
• Manage the preparation of grant proposal packages and support eligible entities throughout the proposal submission process
• Liaise and interact with eligible entities and the WV Department of Health, Rural Heal Transformation Program to encourage collaboration
• Interpret funding opportunities, write project narratives, and develop budgets
• Guide and assist eligible applicants in filling grant application forms for funding by federal agencies and foundations and uploading documents into submission sites
• Complete a plethora of grant writing resolutions such as white papers, requests for proposals/qualifications, and more
• Maintain meeting records, project files, and other documentation needed for project management and reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Location: Morgantown or Remote

Appointment Length: This position is funded through a subaward from the WV Department of Health, Rural Heal Transformation Program and is anticipated to be funded for 5 months with the possibility of extension pending funding availability.

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Two (2) years of experience with the pre-award process, grant proposal development and submission, and project management.
• Candidates with a connection to the state and experience with post-award grant activity are preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be a highly motivated, energetic individual equally capable of working independently or in a team setting
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and oral communication and research skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups and facilitate meetings
• Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of policies and procedures and applicable regulations mandated by different foundations and federal agencies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize a variety of tasks and complete them in a timely manner
• Database management skills
• Knowledge of current broadband and workforce development trends
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• Valid US driver's license
• Application Requirements: Resume and Cover Letter.

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