| Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that enhances our status as a recognized Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for 12 years! With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity for all students, SVCC embraces diversity among our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state and a call to action for a better future.SVCC is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the stateâs capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.Southside Virginia Community College is seeking applicants for the position of Grants Specialist to advance the college's interests externally, build a culture of philanthropy within the College and secure resources required for SVCC's strategic initiatives.The Grants Specialist reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement and is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of raising support from foundations, corporations and government sources requiring proposals for unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects.Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:Plan grant activities: Works with college administration and the Director of Institutional Advancement to elevate future financial needs and goals of the college; Research grant-making prospects in public and private sectors (to include state and federal grantors); Monitor grant-making field for opportunities; Develop and expand relationships with grant funders; Evaluate grant opportunities against college needs; Communicate grant opportunities to faculty and staff; Monitor trends in the community or region and adapt strategies as necessary; Manage a portfolio of grantor and prospect relationshipsGrant proposals, compliance and accountability: Implement grants development plan in accordance with ethical fundraising principles and with policies and procedures of the college; Develop and manage timelines for grant activities; Enlist staff and faculty as active partners in proposal development, assist faculty in responding to grant opportunities; Complete and submit all grant proposals including developing case documents, supporting data, compelling grant narratives, budgets, timelines, etc.; Organize and manage data for effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for the grants program; Monitor and evaluate all grant activities to ensure goals are being met; Work with a grant consulting firm; Implement formal grant-reporting procedures, compliance standards and operating guidelines consistent with college policies; Provide donors with superior stewardship and customer service; Gather data to ensure compliance with funding agency reporting requirementsBoard and committee support: Foster an understanding of philanthropy within the college; Supports the Local Board and Foundation Board and committees as assigned; Prepare reports on progress, budgets, expenditures, etc. related to the management of grants activitiesOther responsibilities include:Work with Foundation staff on the planning and execution of Foundation and college eventsFacilitates mini-grants program designed to provide support for faculty development and curriculum supportProspect research, identification & cultivations |
