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Grants Writer, Workforce Solutions

Company:
Reynolds Community College
Location:
Norfolk, VA
Posted:
May 14, 2026
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Description:

Grants Writer, Workforce Solutions

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application; however, no offer of employment will be made prior to official transcripts being provided to the college.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Vice President of Workforce Solutions, the Grants Writer provides technical assistance and support with grant proposal submissions and administration of grants from public agencies (Federal, state, municipal) and occasionally private foundations. Identifies grant opportunities and develops, writes, and submits grant proposals and maintains proposal records related to submitted and awarded institutional grants. Actively participates in concept development alongside program leads and facilitates projects both within Workforce Solutions and with the Office of Sponsored Grants and Programs. Provide grant-writing support with identifying outcome measures and ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and regulations during the administration of awarded grants. Aids with budget development to include researching allowable expenditures, documenting data sources, and drafting budget spreadsheets. Assists with post-award functions to include administrative and project management support, reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards. May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Functional Responsibilities

Grant Proposal Research and Development

Research, analyze, and understand federal, state, college, and funding agent fiscal and procedural requirements

Provide support with developing, editing, writing, organizing, and submitting grant proposals

Develop grant outlines, timelines, and budgets which meet funder requirements

Update and maintain the TCC electronic grant repository both pre and post award in a timely manner with necessary and accurate documents

Administrative and Project Management Support

Research and present information related to grant proposals and projects as requested (pre and post award)

Coordinate meetings and activities among grant project teams

Provide a functioning accurate schedule for all activities within the grant proposal development process

Work closely with the project director and grant accountant to monitor project deadlines, coordinate activities, prepare and finalize required reports and all supporting documentation (post award)

Create and maintain an annual calendar of prospective grant proposals and document all opportunities, submissions, and awards

Maintain and update project databases, project reports, and records related to grant proposals and awards

Budget Development, Preparation and Management

Provide accurate information to principal investigators, project directors, and staff in meeting project and budget requirements as established by the funding agent

During proposal development, prepare and revise each budget in collaboration with the grant development team to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to submission

Work collaboratively with project directors and financial services to prepare and submit budget load for grant awards, budget amendments, and any other necessary documents related to the budget

Serve as a liaison to the Finance Department and the Office of Sponsored Grants and Programs

Reporting and Compliance

Develop and follow standardized formats for grant management reporting

Collect, organize, analyze, and maintain grant data and project documents to ensure project files are current, complete, and ready for internal and external audit reviews

Establish a timetable for collection of reports and remind project directors of submission dates to ensure compliance, upon receipt catalog all reports in the electronic files

Facilitation, Collaboration and Communication

Facilitate communication and collaboration between grant development and implementation teams

Assist with preparing and facilitation of grant writing and development workshops for faculty and staff within Workforce Solutions

Project a professional, collaborative, and friendly demeanor and effective willingness and support in all areas of the grant project cycle

Serve as a pre and post award resource through researching questions, guidelines, and regulations

Perform related duties as assigned

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Knowledge of the types of grants and grant writing principles for higher education and workforce training institutions that support the college's mission and programs Ability to conduct, interpret, and analyze effective federal, state, college and foundation grant guidelines and regulations Ability to research, develop, and prepare budgets and budget narratives to support project design and outcomes Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication Knowledge and experience of effective project management principles to include leading collaborative grant writing team conversations and project completion with minimal direct supervision Knowledge of and experience with data sources utilized for higher education and/or workforce grant proposals to include demographic and labor market websites and electronic submission portals such as Research.gov Demonstrated successful track record in grant development, writing, securing, and managing grants to federal, state and private funding sources, preferably in a higher education or workforce training setting Experience in Microsoft Office products designing spreadsheets, graphs, tables and timelines to reflect data and outcome measures for grant proposals and reports Demonstrated ability to collaborate with people of differing perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Additional Considerations

Experience in higher education and especially multi-campus institutions

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - FAC_1917P Recruitment Type - General Public - G Number of Vacancies - 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date - 04/24/2026 Job Close Date - 05/19/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website - tcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants - Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application; however, no offer of employment will be made prior to official transcripts being provided to the college.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents Unofficial Transcript 2 Unofficial Transcript 3

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