(Remote) Technical/Grant Writer, Broadband Workforce TAC - College of Business a

West Virginia University - Morgantown, WV

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Morgantown, WV

Educational Services

About the position

The Technical/Grant Writer at West Virginia University Research Corporation will provide essential technical assistance to entities seeking grants for workforce development initiatives aimed at broadband expansion. This remote position focuses on the pre-award process, including proposal writing, proofreading, and fostering collaborations, while also creating awareness of grant opportunities. The role requires some travel and emphasizes a commitment to work-life balance.

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.
• 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 federal agencies and foundations.
• Complete a plethora of grant writing resolutions such as white papers, requests for proposals/qualifications, and more.
• Maintain meeting records, project files, and other documentation needed for project management and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, English, Journalism, or a similar field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience involving the pre-award process, grant proposal development and submission, and project management.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong written and oral communication and research skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and facilitate meetings.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• PTO
• 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match
• A range of health insurance and other benefits
• Dependent Education Scholarship
• WVU Perks