Grant Writer - Economic Innovation

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University seeks a Grant Writer for Economic Innovation to support pre-award activities, identify funding opportunities, and develop grant proposals and budgets. You will create templates, letters of support, and narrative materials while coordinating with eligible entities and the WV Water Development Authority.

The role emphasizes training, proofreading, and fostering collaborations, with travel as needed. A bachelor’s degree and grant-writing experience are required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 1 year of experience in: strong written and oral communication and research skills.
• Experience with the pre-award process, grant proposal development and submission, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to eligible applicants and identify funding opportunities.
• Develop materials to aid in proposal development (narratives, letters of support, guidelines).",
• Facilitate meetings, seminars, and workshops on grant writing.
• Manage preparation of grant proposal packages and support entities through submission.
• Liaise with WV Water Development Authority to encourage collaboration.
• Interpret funding opportunities and develop budgets.
• Guide applicants in filling grant applications and uploading documents.
• Maintain meeting records and project files.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Pre-award process

Budget development

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Grants.gov

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Grants.gov

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description - Grant Writer - Economic Innovation (30406)

Grant Writer - Economic Innovation 30406

Description

The Provost Office at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Grant Writer at the WV Grant Resource Center.

About the Opportunity

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 for12 months with the possibility of extension, pending funding availability.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 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)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% 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 You'll Do

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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
• Knowledge of current water infrastructure and workforce development trends
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• A Valid Drivers License
• The Grant Writer will be provided with a computer and travel reimbursement, according to WVU policy.

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu .

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.