Grant Writer

Heart Of Ohio Family Health Centers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 64,400 - 91,520; Full time

Job summary

Heart Of Ohio Family Health Centers in Columbus, OH is looking for a Grant Writer responsible for the identification, writing, management, and reporting of grants. This role requires a bachelor's degree and preferred experience in healthcare or grants.

The Grant Writer will coordinate with teams after grants are awarded and manage deadlines. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The position offers a full-time role with standard working hours, based in a medical office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in healthcare, management, or similar field preferred.
• Strongly preferred: at least one year working in healthcare or working on grants.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and write grants to secure funding for projects.
• Complete required grant reporting.
• Track grant deadlines and ensure timely submission.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organization and time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving with complex data

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Grant Writer

Location: Columbus, OH 43213 | Position Type: Full Time | Salary: $64,400.00 – $91,520.00 per year.

Position Summary

The Grant Writer position is responsible for identification, writing, management, and reporting of grants. The position may also participate in or assist in leading other projects.

Reports to: Chief Quality and Strategy Officer | Supervises: None | Dress Requirement: Business Casual | Work Schedule: Monday through Friday during standard business hours (times may change due to business necessity). Exempt.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and write grants to secure funding for projects in the organization.
• Gather letters of support and other documents needed for grant applications.
• Coordinate with teams at HOFH after the grant is awarded to ensure successful implementation.
• Complete required grant reporting.
• Acquire and analyze data, including pulling data yourself.
• Provide data internally to staff working on the program.
• Track grant deadlines and due dates to ensure timely submission of applications and reports.
• Deliver and/or make presentations on project and program progress and results.
• Depending on grant workload and organization needs, may assist with or lead other non‑grant related projects.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equipment Operated

• Telephone
• Computer
• Printer
• Fax machine
• Copier
• Other office equipment as assigned

Facility Environment

Heart of Ohio Family Health operates in multiple locations in the Columbus, OH area. Facilities are a medical office environment with front‑desk reception area, separate patient examination rooms, pharmacy stock room, business offices, hallways and private toilet facilities. All facilities are ADA compliant. The patient examination rooms and office area are kept at a normal working temperature, are sanitized daily, maintain standard office environment furniture with adjustable chairs, and maintain standard office equipment at a normal working height.

Physical Demands and Requirements

• Mobility: ability to easily move without assistance.
• Bending: occasional bending from the waist and knees.
• Reaching: occasional reaching no higher than normal arm stretch.
• Lifting/Carry: ability to lift and carry a normal stack of documents and/or files.
• Pushing/Pulling: ability to push or pull a normal office environment.
• Dexterity: ability to handle and/or grasp, use a keyboard, calculator, and other office equipment accurately and quickly.
• Hearing: ability to accurately hear and react to the normal tone of a person’s voice.
• Visual: ability to safely and accurately see and react to factors and objects in a normal setting.
• Speaking: ability to pronounce words clearly to be understood by another individual.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in healthcare, management, or similar field preferred.

Certifications

CPHQ and Lean Six Sigma are beneficial, but not required.

Experience

Strongly preferred: at least one year working in healthcare or working on grants.

Knowledge/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Strong organization and time management skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Microsoft Excel skills must be strong with knowledge of functions, creating tables, and ability to problem solve with complex data sets.
• Works cooperatively with other staff members.
• Displays sensitivity in a multi‑cultural environment.