GRANT WRITER III

HHC • Indianapolis, IN

7d

About The Position

The Grants Writer III is responsible for assisting the Grants Department in all functions of grants-related fundraising. Specific duties include prospecting new funding sources, writing and editing, budget preparation, and ensuring timely and accurate development and submission of proposals. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s degree preferred; and at least five years of experience in grant writing. Candidate must have excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills with ability to work professionally and efficiently in a time-sensitive environment. Must be able to read and interpret complex guidelines, data, and legal documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health, journalism, business, or related field
• At least five years of writing experience
• Program development and project management experience
• Experience interpreting funding opportunity guidelines and preparing proposals for submission to major funding agencies
• Ability to develop budgets, including formulation of salaries, costs, and percentages.
• Ability to organize a proposal effectively and efficiently with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with federal proposal submission portals, including Grants.gov, HRSA Electronic Handbooks, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail, outstanding customer service, and strong communication skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents (proposal requests/legal documents)
• Ability to handle several tasks under time pressures and competing deadlines
• Proficiency with federal proposal submission portals, including Grants.gov, HRSA Electronic Handbooks, etc.
• Manage and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Firm understanding of program development and grant writing.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong planning and organization skills, including attention to detail.
• Ability to manage all aspects of the job with little supervisory oversight.
• Must maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to manage and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Effectively present information to individuals and groups.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Use Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe suite.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Familiarity with public health methodologies
• Federal grants management experience, including but not limited to, interpreting and applying provisions of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements, 2 CFR Part 200 et.al.
• Proficiency with federal proposal submission portals, including Grants.gov, HRSA Electronic Handbooks, etc.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend funding opportunities to determine feasibility, eligibility, and appropriateness.
• Prospect new funding sources helping to identify opportunities for federal, state, and private support and distribute them to relevant staff.
• Write and edit grant proposals for HHC, MCPHD, Eskenazi Health (including Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center and Eskenazi Health Center), and IEMS.
• Develop budgets, including formulation of salaries, costs, and percentages.
• Serve on planning committees for all new and renewal grant proposals.
• Serve as a liaison between the Grants Department and Funder for coordination and communication.
• Provide guidance and support to program staff regarding proposal requirements, compliance matters, and submission protocols.
• Provide technical assistance to Program Managers.
• Develop proposal checklists and internal deadline schedules to track proposal progress.
• Ensure accurate and timely development and submission of grant proposals.
• Maintain complete and accurate files of grant proposal activity.
• Assist department personnel with periodic reporting, newsletter development, and tracking.
• Maintain, monitor, and distribute grant-related information to appropriate personnel.
• Facilitate executive approval for all grant proposals and awards to HHC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior