Coordinator of Grant Development

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Danville Community College is seeking a Coordinator of Grant Development to lead the full lifecycle of grant activities, from opportunity identification to post-award reporting. This face-to-face, full-time role requires collaboration with faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners to secure funding.

The position emphasizes exceptional writing, budgeting, compliance monitoring, and data reporting. Regular hours are 8 a.m.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant development, proposal writing, and grant administration.
• Ability to monitor compliance with grant contracts and budgets.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in higher education or state government preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grant development lifecycle from opportunity identification to post-award reporting.
• Prepare narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation for grant applications.
• Monitor submissions, deadlines, and compliance with contracts.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners and report to leadership.

Skills

Grant development

Proposal coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Grant accounting systems

Job description

Working Title Coordinator of Grant Development Role Title Gen Admin Manager I Role Code 19223-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 27900027 Agency Danville Community College Division Danville Community College (Div) Work Location Danville - 590 Hiring Range $65,000 - $70,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

This is a face-to-face position, and flexibility is required to meet business needs.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.

The Coordinator of Grant Development will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners to pursue funding opportunities from federal, state, corporate, and foundation sources. The position will coordinate the full lifecycle of grant development, including opportunity identification, proposal development, submission, compliance monitoring, and post-award reporting.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Grant Development and Proposal Coordination

• Recruit for grant proposals for potential funding sources.
• Identify and monitor potential grant opportunities aligned with institutional priorities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop competitive grant proposals.
• Establish proposal timelines and coordinate the development of required application components.
• Prepare and edit grant narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Manage the final preparation and submission of grant applications.

Grant Administration and Compliance

• Maintain systems to track grant opportunities, submissions, awards, and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare pre-award and post-award documentation.
• Monitor grant activities to ensure compliance with grant contracts, budgets, and reporting requirements.
• Review grant agreements to ensure programs are administered in accordance with contract requirements.

Collaboration and Financial Oversight

• Work closely with the Business Office, specifically the grant accountant, regarding grant budgets, financial reporting, and audit requirements.
• Support principal investigators and program leaders in grant administration and reporting.
• Provide updates and reports on grant activities to the Vice President of Workforce Services and college leadership.

Strategic Support

• Maintain databases and reporting tools related to grant development activities.
• Analyze funding trends and identify opportunities to expand grant support for college initiatives.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate funding strategies and support institutional decision-making.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Knowledge, training, and experience in English, Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of computer-based technologies for research, word processing, and spreadsheet development.
• Excellent technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to clearly articulate program goals, objectives, budgets, evaluation methods, and measurable outcomes.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret grant contracts and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of grant accounting principles and audit requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, and external partners. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Willingness to adapt schedule based on business and grant needs.
• Provide frequent and timely updates to supervisor regarding deadlines and progress toward deliverables.
• Project management skills with complex, multi-site projects.
• The ability to travel.
• Demonstrated commitment to a team orientated approach as well as ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, community leaders, faculty, students, and public.
• Proficiency in preparing, managing, and monitoring budgets.
• Strong understanding of discipline methods and techniques, conflict resolution, and employee motivation.
• Experience with program management, customer recruitment, and outreach.
• Ability to exercise discretion and use sound judgement in decision making.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience in higher education or state government.
• Demonstrated experience in relationship-building with regional and state stakeholders.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel will be required.

Posting Number CLS_4600P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/22/2026 Job Close Date 08/21/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.danville.edu Contact Name Tracy Vasquez Email [e-mail] Phone Number

EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

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