Temporary Technical/Grant Writing Fellow, Broadband Workforce TAC - Economic Innovation

The Office of Economic Innovation at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Technical/Grant Writer.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Coordinator for the ARC Broadband Industry Grant Technical Assistance Program, the Technical/Grant Writer will provide technical assistance and grant writing support to eligible entities in their pursuit of grants to support workforce development initiatives and other aligned grants to foster broadband expansion. The Technical/Grant Writing Fellow will focus on the pre-award process. This will include creating awareness of grant opportunities, writing proposals, proofreading, fostering collaborations, and providing data, among other services. Some travel may be required.

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 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.

Location: Morgantown or Remote

Appointment Length: This position is funded through a subaward from the WV Office of Broadband and is anticipated to be funded for 8.5 months with the possibility of extension, pending funding availability.

• A bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of related experience are required.
  • Candidates must have experience with the pre-award process, grant proposal development and submission, and project management. 
  • Candidates with a connection to the state and experience with post-award grant activity are preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & 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 are a must. 
• 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
• Database management skills
• Knowledge of current broadband and workforce development trends
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information