Operations Admin and Funding Navigator

Banner Position Number

R10945

Position Title

Operations Admin and Funding Navigator

Classification Title

MURC-Finance Specialist, Other

Department

VP for Executive Affairs Summary - RC1060SL

Job Description

Job Summary: This is a full-time remote position. The West Virginia Grant Resource Centers assist local government and other eligible applicants with grant identification, writing, and submission – to develop a stronger grant capacity ecosystem. The focus is on the pre-award process to help communities, not-for-profit organizations, and other eligible applicants identify funding opportunities, put together competitive proposals, and submit complete application packages. The Grant Centers are looking for an Operations Admin and Funding Navigator with proven ability to work on several projects at once on tight deadlines; understand technical writing, deadlines, and grant eligibility criteria; use creative problem-solving; assist with travel and reimbursement processes; and perform research and data entry. Strong written and oral communication and research skills and a professional, team-oriented mentality are a must. Some travel is required. This is a grant-funded position. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and interpret relevant funding opportunities for client projects
• Draft outlines, overviews, and/or checklists of relevant funding opportunities
• Compile research on articles, data tools, and other sources to support grant proposals
• Design and distribute surveys related to proposal-development capacity across industries
• Create materials for an online resource lab
• Maintain meeting records, project files, and other documentation needed for project management and reporting
• Support staff with logistics planning with booking venues, coordinating staff travel and assisting with travel settlements
• Support the Director and PI with tracking project expenses and outcomes and drafting reports based on project progress and survey results
• Assist with the development of proposals, including letters of support/commitment; summaries of notices of funding opportunities/broad agency announcements/request for proposals/funding opportunity announcements; letters of intent; and other written correspondence
• Other duties as assigned by the Director or PI.

Location

OTHR - Other Off-Campus Location

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate upon education, experience and internal equity

Education

A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Experience

Grant writing experience is preferred. Experience in financial record keeping/processes/Banner a plus.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in communications, English, Journalism or similar field is preferred. Preferred skills for this position also include previous grant writing, budgeting, and reporting experience, excellent written and verbal expression. In addition, experience with creating surveys, interpreting and presenting data, and project management is a plus. Candidates with a connection to the region are preferred.

Posting Number

MR0918

Open Date

10/02/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Bachelor's degree required; preferred in communications, English, Journalism or similar; grant writing experience preferred; financial record keeping and Banner experience a plus; strong communication and research skills; some travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• identifying funding opportunities
• drafting outlines
• compiling research

Skills & Tools

Banner

Job Details

• Category: Business Operations
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — West Virginia, United States
• Languages: English

About Marshall University

A university operating grant resource centers to assist communities and organizations with funding opportunities. — Industry: Education