Grant Writer, Continuing Education

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The Grant Writer, Continuing Education, is responsible for developing high-quality grant proposals to advance NCCN’s continuing education activities. This position also assists the Senior Manager, Continuing Education Accreditation and Program Operations on an as-needed basis in all aspects of NCCN educational program development, planning, funding, and reporting.
Requirements
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop high-quality grant proposals for submission to supporters

- Assist Senior Manager, Continuing Education Accreditation and Program Operations with needs assessment and gap analysis process

- Participate in Educational Liaison meetings and integrate findings into needs assessment process and program planning

- Seek to identify grant opportunities that align with NCCN Learner Gaps and Needs (including but not limited to Request for Proposals)

- Work with NCCN Guidelines staff to obtain the clinical information needed for proposals

- Interface with NCCN Finance staff in the preparation of CE activity budgets

- Assist with the creation of pre-test, post-test and interactivity test questions in conjunction with clinical staff and faculty

- Ensure that NCCN grant submissions and supported CE activities are compliant with Joint Accreditation criteria with respect to content (including but not limited to slide review)

- Assist in program activity development, identify potential challenges, and propose solutions for ensuring a successful activity

- Maintain electronic activity files in accordance with accreditation and compliance auditing requirements

- Assist Senior Director in all aspects of NCCN educational program development, planning, funding, reporting, and strategic initiatives on an as-needed basis

- Collaborate with internal NCCN teams to increase efficiency, productivity, and communication

- Perform other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION/RELATED EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or higher a plus, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

- Knowledge of Joint Accreditation Guidelines required

- Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and outcome measurements

- Experience with grant writing in continuing education or health-related organization

- Proven success with grant submissions as measured by awarded grants; preferably in an educational, association or a not-for-profit environment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Excellent writing and communication skills

- Proficient in MS Office products

- Excellent time management skills/project management skills; ability to work on several projects at once while balancing multiple and overlapping timelines

- Ability to assess workload and suggest prioritization to senior staff

- Ability to work both independently as well as with internal and external staff and teams to establish and maintain effective working relationships and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work product

- Absolute attention to detail and accuracy

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- This position operates in a professional office environment and is largely sedentary.

- This role routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

When applying for this role, please include a cover letter along with your resume to describe your interest in this opportunity and how you demonstrate the skills as outlined in the above job description.

This position represents a unique opportunity to build a career with a premier organization. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

This position is located in Plymouth Meeting, PA with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

EOE. No calls please.