Grant Writer - Economic Innovation

West Virginia University • West Virginia, WV

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Provost Office at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Grant Writer at the WV Grant Resource Center. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Economic Innovation, the Technical/Grant Writer will provide technical assistance and grant writing support to eligible entities in their pursuit of grants to support water infrastructure and adjacent areas or other aligned grants. The Technical/Grant Writing Fellow will focus on the pre-award process. This will include creating awareness of grant opportunities, writing proposals, training, proofreading, fostering collaborations, and providing data, among other services. Some travel may be required. This position is funded through a contract with the WV Water Development Authority and is anticipated to be funded for 12 months with the possibility of extension, pending funding availability.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following:
• Strong written and oral communication and research skills are a must.
• Candidates must also have experience with the pre-award process, grant proposal development and submission, and project management.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
• 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 grantmakers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite
• Experience with grant portals (e.g., Grants.gov)
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize a variety of tasks and complete them in a timely manner
• Database management skills
• Knowledge of current water infrastructure and workforce development trends
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a similar field.
• Candidates with a connection to the state and experience with post-award grant activity.

Responsibilities

• 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 grant guidelines (e.g., 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 Water Development Authority 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 public and private funders, and uploading documents into submission sites
• Maintain meeting records, project files, and other documentation needed for project management and reporting
• Support and lead trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

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