HRSA BHWET-CAY Grant Assistant

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire seeks an adjunct to support the HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program. The role involves assisting the grant team with presentations and reporting, ensuring student perspectives are included.

Minimum qualifications require being a current graduate student in Social Work or Occupational Therapy and participation in the HRSA BHWET-CAY program. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential, along with a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Must be a current graduate student in Social Work or Occupational Therapy who has participated in the HRSA BHWET-CAY grant program.
• Experience as a participant in the HRSA BHWET-CAY grant program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and submission of conference proposals and abstracts.
• Support the development of presentation materials.
• Contribute to the development of written materials for publication.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Familiarity with academic or professional writing

Basic proficiency with presentation tools

Education

Current graduate student in Social Work or Occupational Therapy

Participated in the HRSA BHWET-CAY grant program

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Canva

Job description

Overview

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app.

This adjunct position will support the Department of Social Work’s implementation of the HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Children, Adolescents, and Youth (BHWET-CAY) grant. As a former grant student, the employee will assist the grant team in fulfilling key deliverables by contributing to the development of presentations, conference materials, and final reporting products. This position plays an important role in ensuring that student experiences and perspectives are meaningfully integrated into the grant’s dissemination and reporting efforts.

This position is situated under the HRSA BHWET-CAY grant program within the Department of Social Work. It is intended for a former grant student who has since graduated from the program to ensure that the student perspective is meaningfully incorporated into grant deliverables and reporting. This position requires strong communication and collaboration skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with faculty and staff. This is not considered an essential staff position and is not required to report to work during curtailment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conference Preparation and Dissemination (40%)
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of conference proposals and abstracts.
  • Support the development of presentation materials, including posters, slide decks, and talking points, to represent the student perspective at professional meetings and conferences.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure materials align with grant goals and professional standards.
• Scholarly Writing and Publication Support (40%)
  • Contribute to the development of written materials for publication, including a student-authored article and/or interview submission to a clinical practice journal (e.g., OT Practice).
  • Assist with drafting, editing, and formatting content under the guidance of faculty and grant team members.
• Grant Reporting and Documentation (10%)
  • As assigned, support the completion of final reporting deliverables required by the HRSA BHWET-CAY grant, including narrative components.
  • May assist with drafting of summary documents or other written products that reflect student contributions and outcomes.
• Administrative and Project Support (10%)
  • Provide additional assistance as needed to support grant activities, including conducting literature reviews, researching additional conference and dissemination efforts, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Must be a current graduate student in Social Work or Occupational Therapy who has participated in the HRSA BHWET-CAY grant program within the Departments of Social Work and Occupational Therapy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience as a participant in the HRSA BHWET-CAY grant program, working with children, adolescents, and young adults in a behavioral health setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail in preparing written materials and presentations.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with faculty, staff, and peers.
• Familiarity with academic or professional writing, including APA style.
• Basic proficiency with presentation and document tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Canva).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience presenting at academic or professional conferences.
• Experience developing posters, slide decks, or other dissemination materials.
• Familiarity with literature review methods or academic research.
• Understanding of the HRSA BHWET-CAY program goals and objectives.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location: Durham

Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00