What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer and Coordinator - (Days) FT position at Adena Health?
Grant Writer Coordinator
At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.
Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.
Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.
Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.
Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.
Position Highlights:
- Position: Grant Writer Coordinator
- Salary: Based on experience
- Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Day Shift
- Location/Department: Community Health
- Reports to: Manager of Community Health and Development
At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.
Why Adena?
- Community-centered decision making
- Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Growth-focused culture
- Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes
Does Adena offer growth opportunities?
Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.
Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:
- Emerging leader and leadership development programs
- Tuition assistance and education support
- Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
- Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early
What You’ll Do
The Grant Writer & Coordinator plays a key role in developing compelling proposals that help advance Adena Health’s strategic priorities and community health initiatives. This position supports the full lifecycle of grant development - from identifying and vetting opportunities, to writing and submitting proposals, to coordinating post-award reporting. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with a sharp eye for alignment, who understands how to frame programs and data in a persuasive, funder-ready way. Reporting to the Manager of Sponsored Programs, the Grant Writer & Coordinator collaborates with team members across departments to source content, shape project ideas into fundable concepts, and support internal coordination with finance, program staff, and external partners.
Minimum Qualifications Required Educational Degree: Associates Degree
Major/Area of Concentration: Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Public Health, Non Profit Management or related field
Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: De-escalation training within 6 months.
Preferred Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: Certified Grants Professional (GPC) Required Experience: Associates Degree with 3-5 years relative experience
Preferred Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with 2-4 years relative experience
Why Caregivers Stay?
- Reliable compensation
- Strong healthcare coverage options
- 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
- PTO that grows with tenure
- Visible leadership impact within a regional health system
Ready to Explore?
If you’re seeking meaningful professional work where strategy meets community impact — we’d love to connect. Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!
Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class