Grant Writer, Continuing Education

National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc.; Plymouth Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. (NCCN) is seeking a Grant Writer, Continuing Education to develop high-quality grant proposals advancing NCCN’s continuing education activities.

The role also supports program planning, budgeting, and reporting while collaborating with clinical staff and education teams. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement located in Plymouth Meeting, PA with the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week, and requires knowledge of Joint

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or higher a plus, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Knowledge of Joint Accreditation Guidelines required
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and outcome measurements
• Experience with grant writing in continuing education or health-related organization
• Proven success with grant submissions as measured by awarded grants; preferably in an educational, association or a not-for-profit environment

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality grant proposals for submission to supporters
• Assist Senior Manager, Continuing Education Accreditation and Program Operations with needs assessment and gap analysis process
• Participate in Educational Liaison meetings and integrate findings into needs assessment process and program planning
• Seek to identify grant opportunities that align with NCCN Learner Gaps and Needs (including but not limited to Request for Proposals)
• Work with NCCN Guidelines staff to obtain the clinical information needed for proposals
• Interface with NCCN Finance staff in the preparation of CE activity budgets
• Assist with the creation of pre-test, post-test and interactivity test questions in conjunction with clinical staff and faculty
• Ensure that NCCN grant submissions and supported CE activities are compliant with Joint Accreditation criteria with respect to content (including but not limited to slide review)
• Assist in program activity development, identify potential challenges, and propose solutions for ensuring a successful activity
• Maintain electronic activity files in accordance with accreditation and compliance auditing requirements
• Assist Senior Director in all aspects of NCCN educational program development, planning, funding, reporting, and strategic initiatives on an as-needed basis
• Collaborate with internal NCCN teams to increase efficiency, productivity, and communication
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Writing

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Project management

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Make a Difference! Join an organization dedicated to defining and advancing high-quality and accessible cancer care globally so all people can live better lives.

The Grant Writer, Continuing Education, is responsible for developing high-quality grant proposals to advance NCCN’s continuing education activities. This position also assists the Senior Manager, Continuing Education Accreditation and Program Operations on an as-needed basis in all aspects of NCCN educational program development, planning, funding, and reporting.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop high-quality grant proposals for submission to supporters
• Assist Senior Manager, Continuing Education Accreditation and Program Operations with needs assessment and gap analysis process
• Participate in Educational Liaison meetings and integrate findings into needs assessment process and program planning
• Seek to identify grant opportunities that align with NCCN Learner Gaps and Needs (including but not limited to Request for Proposals)
• Work with NCCN Guidelines staff to obtain the clinical information needed for proposals
• Interface with NCCN Finance staff in the preparation of CE activity budgets
• Assist with the creation of pre-test, post-test and interactivity test questions in conjunction with clinical staff and faculty
• Ensure that NCCN grant submissions and supported CE activities are compliant with Joint Accreditation criteria with respect to content (including but not limited to slide review)
• Assist in program activity development, identify potential challenges, and propose solutions for ensuring a successful activity
• Maintain electronic activity files in accordance with accreditation and compliance auditing requirements
• Assist Senior Director in all aspects of NCCN educational program development, planning, funding, reporting, and strategic initiatives on an as-needed basis
• Collaborate with internal NCCN teams to increase efficiency, productivity, and communication
• Perform other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION/RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or higher a plus, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Knowledge of Joint Accreditation Guidelines required
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and outcome measurements
• Experience with grant writing in continuing education or health-related organization
• Proven success with grant submissions as measured by awarded grants; preferably in an educational, association or a not-for-profit environment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office products
• Excellent time management skills/project management skills; ability to work on several projects at once while balancing multiple and overlapping timelines
• Ability to assess workload and suggest prioritization to senior staff
• Ability to work both independently as well as with internal and external staff and teams to establish and maintain effective working relationships and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work product
• Absolute attention to detail and accuracy

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position operates in a professional office environment and is largely sedentary.
• This role routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

This position represents a unique opportunity to build a career with a premier organization. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

This position is located in Plymouth Meeting, PA with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

EOE. No calls please.