Description The Center for Active WV in the College of Applied Human Sciences at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Grant Coordinator for the CDC High Obesity Program. About the Opportunity This Grant Coordinator position will be responsible for the CDC High-Obesity Program (HOP) Cooperative Agreement strategies for the Early Childcare and Education (ECE) and Family Healthy Weight (FHW) components. In addition, this position will also work with members of the 89 community coalitions to identify and apply for local, state and federal funds to implement environmental and policy improvements related to physical activity and healthy foods in the 8 HOP Counties for ECE and FWP populations. For both the ECE and FHW coordination role, the research associate will conduct landscape assessments, assess readiness, and lead policy, systems, and environment changes in ECE and FHW settings. In the grant coordinator role, staff member will carry out grant coordination duties, including but not limited to identifying grant opportunities, assisting community coalition members in writing grant applications, assigning application components to other members of the coalition and HOP investigators, and overseeing the progress of all grant applications. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: 37.5-hour work week 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave) 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's. Wellness programs What You'll Do Provide program team leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Early Childcare and Education (ECE) and Family Healthy Weight (FHW) Strategies for the Be Wild, Be Wonderful, Be Healthy Project (Be Healthy). Identify priority needs related to ECE and FHW through communication with community stakeholders and Extension faculty. Provide expertise and assistance to stakeholders and community advisory board in regard to funding opportunities for community-based projects related to the ECE and FHW strategies of the Be Healthy Project. Identify needs and resources for continuing professional development for Extension faculty, staff, and volunteers related to physical activity and public health approaches within communities. Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with state partners including WV Board of Education and local county boards of education, WV Headstart Association, health care organizations, sub-contractors, legislators, local government officials, and media outlets for effective programs addressing community needs related to ECE and FHW. Organize and facilitate community, school and... For full info follow application link.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.