Remote Technical Grant Writer for Broadband Workforce (8.5 months)

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

West Virginia University’s Office of Economic Innovation seeks a Temporary Technical/Grant Writer in Morgantown or remote to support pre-award grant activities and workforce development/broadband expansion funding efforts.

This role involves creating templates, writing proposals, proofreading, coordinating submissions, and fostering collaborations with eligible entities and the WV Office of Broadband. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of related experience required.
• Experience with the pre-award process and grant proposal development.
• Experience with project management.
• Connection to the state and post-award grant activity preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

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; 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 Office of Broadband 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The Technical/Grant Writer will be provided with a computer and travel reimbursement, according to WVU policy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Research skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Grants.gov portal

Job description

West Virginia University’s Office of Economic Innovation seeks a Temporary Technical/Grant Writer in Morgantown or remote to support pre-award grant activities and workforce development/broadband expansion funding efforts.

This role involves creating templates, writing proposals, proofreading, coordinating submissions, and fostering collaborations with eligible entities and the WV Office of Broadband. Some travel may be required.