Grant Writer II

Avera Health•Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Secures funding through private and corporate foundations and public agencies to support Avera Health's Mission by developing written applications and proposals and working in collaboration with Avera partner facilities. Assists with and at times lead project development through ongoing communication, facilitation, collaboration, and direction, as well as develop, write, and manage grant applications for Avera Rural Health Institute committed projects. Initiates and cultivates relationships with funders that will result in increased support and strengthen resources throughout the Avera Health System.

Requirements

Bachelor's in healthcare, business, social sciences, English or journalism, political science or related field.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Nice To Haves

4-6 years relevant writing and prospect research experience.

Responsibilities

Researches, identifies and develops relationships with private, corporate and public funders with the goal of acquiring and retaining grant dollars through written proposal development for Avera Health and Avera partner facilities and communities.
Manages processes related to the completion of grant proposals for Avera Health and Avera partner facilities and communities.
Grant management and oversight of awarded projects may be required after funding is secured.
Assists Avera affiliated clinical researchers with identifying funding opportunities, completing and submitting research proposals in conjunction with the Avera Research Institute staff.
Participates in Objective Review Committees that pertain to rural health policy, rural health care, rural economic development and health related research.
Assists health care leaders and community representatives in completing community assessments, market analysis and research surveys for the successful implementation of rural based initiatives and grant funding.
Manages long-term and short-term projects and programs that enhance the Mission of Avera and the Avera Rural Health Institute.
Collects and maintains accurate documentation of awarded, pending and closed awards to support reporting and audit requirements.