Virginia Community Colleges
Grant Writer/Sponsored Programs Officer
Virginia Community Colleges, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future. VHCC is one of 23 institutions in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). VHCC serves students in the service region and offers credentials and continuing education courses as well as degrees and certificates. Posting Summary Working Title:
Grant Writer/Sponsored Programs Officer Role Title:
Grant Writer/Sponsored Programs Officer Role Code:
19211-SW FLSA:
Exempt Pay Band:
04 Position Number:
29600010 Agency:
Virginia Highlands Community College Division:
Virginia Highlands Community College (Div) Work Location:
Washington - 191 Hiring Range:
Minimum starting salary $75,000 commensurate with experience Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No EEO Category:
Full Time or Part Time Does this position have telework options?
Yes (subject to change based on business needs) Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No Work Schedule:
As required by the position. Sensitive Position:
No Job Description
Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future. VHCC serves individuals in Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol, VA, and is one of 23 institutions in the VCCS. VHCC offers multiple divisions and credentials, including Associate of Applied Science degrees, Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates. Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the Grant Writer/Sponsored Programs Officer is responsible for implementing a comprehensive sponsored programs effort (grants, categorical funding, and contracts) focused on college priorities from prospect to close-out. Primary responsibilities include: Directly responsible for the college-wide sponsored programs portfolio from concept and pre-proposal through proposal writing, award negotiation and post-award management. Understand and track college-wide and department funding needs and strategies; maintain a full suite of college, programmatic, and best-practice resources for proposal production. Research funding prospects (private foundation, corporate, and government sources); maintain a calendar of grant opportunities; provide project management for grant application processes. Develop and foster relationships with public and private grant makers. Write, prepare, and submit timely, accurate, and compelling proposals from LOIs to complete grant applications. Oversee ongoing funder communications; award negotiation, acceptance, declination; establish and launch awarded projects. Track, calendar, and submit all deliverables required by funders on awarded projects in coordination with college project managers, the VHCC Business Office and/or the VHCC Educational Foundation (e.g., budget reporting, activity/outcome reporting, and other program information). Perform other job-related duties as assigned. THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION Qualifications
KSA's/Required Qualifications Requirements: Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree. Successful history of professional achievement related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Demonstrated experience in successfully securing a wide array of grants, categorical funding, and/or contracts from public and private sources. Experience with prospect research database systems preferred. Service in a higher education setting preferred. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a list of grants written/awarded and an example of a successful grant application package. Additional Considerations
Characteristics:
The successful candidate will show evidence of the ability to: Work independently in a fast-paced environment; manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be results-driven with strong interpersonal, conversational and presentation skills, along with emotional intelligence and situational awareness. Prioritize tasks and use front-line decision-making to problem-solve. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and experience with various database systems. Maintain a high level of ethics and confidentiality in performance of all job duties. Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders important to the college. Other Details
Operation of a State Vehicle:
Yes Supervises Employees:
No Required Travel:
As required by the position. Posting Number:
CLS_3974P Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Number of Vacancies:
1 Job Open Date:
08/27/2025 Job Close Date:
09/26/2025 Agency Website:
www.vhcc.edu Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants must provide an AHP Letter from DARS or DBVI. Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP with a letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Application: Submit cover letter, resume, and complete the Virginia state application online through the Recruitment Management System at https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88265. Applications will only be accepted online. Submit all attachments with online application. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. To be considered in the initial screening, completed applications must be submitted by September 19, 2025 5:00 pm. It is the applicants sole responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is received. Incomplete on-line applications or other materials submitted via e-mail, postal mail, fax or in-person will not be considered. The job announcement may be accessed at www.vhcc.edu (click on About VHCC and Employment Opportunities). For questions about the on-line application process please call (276) 739-2425. Additional Information
The selected candidates offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation (fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks as relevant). Selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ EEO/ADA/E-Verify
The VCCS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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. VHCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/ADAAA) and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants when requested. VHCC uses E-Verify to check eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 and provide documentation of identity. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr
Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future. VHCC is one of 23 institutions in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). VHCC serves students in the service region and offers credentials and continuing education courses as well as degrees and certificates. Posting Summary Working Title:
Grant Writer/Sponsored Programs Officer Role Title:
Grant Writer/Sponsored Programs Officer Role Code:
19211-SW FLSA:
Exempt Pay Band:
04 Position Number:
29600010 Agency:
Virginia Highlands Community College Division:
Virginia Highlands Community College (Div) Work Location:
Washington - 191 Hiring Range:
Minimum starting salary $75,000 commensurate with experience Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No EEO Category:
Full Time or Part Time Does this position have telework options?
Yes (subject to change based on business needs) Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No Work Schedule:
As required by the position. Sensitive Position:
No Job Description
Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future. VHCC serves individuals in Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol, VA, and is one of 23 institutions in the VCCS. VHCC offers multiple divisions and credentials, including Associate of Applied Science degrees, Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates. Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the Grant Writer/Sponsored Programs Officer is responsible for implementing a comprehensive sponsored programs effort (grants, categorical funding, and contracts) focused on college priorities from prospect to close-out. Primary responsibilities include: Directly responsible for the college-wide sponsored programs portfolio from concept and pre-proposal through proposal writing, award negotiation and post-award management. Understand and track college-wide and department funding needs and strategies; maintain a full suite of college, programmatic, and best-practice resources for proposal production. Research funding prospects (private foundation, corporate, and government sources); maintain a calendar of grant opportunities; provide project management for grant application processes. Develop and foster relationships with public and private grant makers. Write, prepare, and submit timely, accurate, and compelling proposals from LOIs to complete grant applications. Oversee ongoing funder communications; award negotiation, acceptance, declination; establish and launch awarded projects. Track, calendar, and submit all deliverables required by funders on awarded projects in coordination with college project managers, the VHCC Business Office and/or the VHCC Educational Foundation (e.g., budget reporting, activity/outcome reporting, and other program information). Perform other job-related duties as assigned. THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION Qualifications
KSA's/Required Qualifications Requirements: Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree. Successful history of professional achievement related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Demonstrated experience in successfully securing a wide array of grants, categorical funding, and/or contracts from public and private sources. Experience with prospect research database systems preferred. Service in a higher education setting preferred. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a list of grants written/awarded and an example of a successful grant application package. Additional Considerations
Characteristics:
The successful candidate will show evidence of the ability to: Work independently in a fast-paced environment; manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be results-driven with strong interpersonal, conversational and presentation skills, along with emotional intelligence and situational awareness. Prioritize tasks and use front-line decision-making to problem-solve. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and experience with various database systems. Maintain a high level of ethics and confidentiality in performance of all job duties. Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders important to the college. Other Details
Operation of a State Vehicle:
Yes Supervises Employees:
No Required Travel:
As required by the position. Posting Number:
CLS_3974P Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Number of Vacancies:
1 Job Open Date:
08/27/2025 Job Close Date:
09/26/2025 Agency Website:
www.vhcc.edu Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants must provide an AHP Letter from DARS or DBVI. Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP with a letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Application: Submit cover letter, resume, and complete the Virginia state application online through the Recruitment Management System at https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88265. Applications will only be accepted online. Submit all attachments with online application. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. To be considered in the initial screening, completed applications must be submitted by September 19, 2025 5:00 pm. It is the applicants sole responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is received. Incomplete on-line applications or other materials submitted via e-mail, postal mail, fax or in-person will not be considered. The job announcement may be accessed at www.vhcc.edu (click on About VHCC and Employment Opportunities). For questions about the on-line application process please call (276) 739-2425. Additional Information
The selected candidates offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation (fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks as relevant). Selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ EEO/ADA/E-Verify
The VCCS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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. VHCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/ADAAA) and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants when requested. VHCC uses E-Verify to check eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 and provide documentation of identity. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr