Job Role Summary

The Grants Writer is supervised by the Associate Director of Pre-Award Management, and is responsible for assisting the Grants Department in: (1) all functions of grants-related fundraising. Specific Grants Writer duties include prospecting new funding sources, writing and editing, and ensuring timely and accurate development and submission of proposals.

Ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s level education preferred. Candidate must have excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills with ability to work professionally and efficiently in time-sensitive environment. Must be able to read and interpret complex guidelines, data, and legal documents.

Essential Duties

• Prospect new funding sources for Program Managers.
• Write and edit grant proposals for HHC, MCPHD, Eskenazi Health (including Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center and Eskenazi Health Center), and IEMS.
• Ensure accurate and timely development and submission of grant proposals.
• Serve on planning committees for all new and renewal grant proposals.
• Serve as a liaison between Grants Department and Funder for coordination and communication.
• Provide technical assistance to Program Managers.
• Assist department personnel with periodic reporting, newsletter development, and tracking.
• Maintain, monitor, and distribute grant-related information to appropriate personnel.
• Facilitate executive approval for all grant proposals and awards to HHC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, journalism, business, or related field is required.
• An advance degree is preferred.
• Three or more year’s related experience and/or training in grant writing; or equivalent combination of education and experience is also required.
• Program development and project management experience preferred.
• Federal grants management experience preferred, including but not limited to, interpreting and applying provisions of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements, 2 CFR Part 200 et.al.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Special Skills:

• Excellent writing skills.
• Firm understanding of program development and grant writing
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong planning and organization skills, including attention to details.
• Ability to manage all aspects of the job with little supervisory oversight.
• Must maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be willing to work occasional evenings or weekends.

Must have ability to:

• Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents (proposal requests/legal documents)
• Develop budgets, including formulation of salaries, costs, and percentages.
• Handle several tasks under time pressures and competing deadlines.
• Consistently complete applications and reports by established deadlines.
• Manage and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Effectively present information to individuals and groups.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Use Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe suite
• Use copy/fax/scan machines
• Organize a proposal effectively and efficiently with attention to detail.

Working Enviornment

Internal and External Contacts:

• Organization-wide Staff
• Department Staff
• Senior Management
• Vendors/Suppliers
• Government Agencies

Mental/Visual/Physical Strain:

• Confined sitting: 70%
• Steady use of hands or fingers: 35%
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.