Working Title Grants Administrator (00121) Role Title Prog Admin Specialist I Role Code 19211-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 29000121 Agency Brightpoint Community College Division Brightpoint Community College (Div) Work Location Chesterfield - 041 Hiring Range $65,000 - $72,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience 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- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
8am – 5pm; Monday – Friday; as needed
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Brightpoint Community College
is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area.
Brightpoint Community
College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Brightpoint Offers a Robust Benefits Package, Including
State of Virginia employee benefits
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
Generous annual leave and paid holidays
Remote work flexibility, depending on role and departmental needs
Professional development opportunities
Continuous learning programs
Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs
Brightpoint Community College
invites applications for the position of
Grants Administrator
.
The Grants Administrator is responsible for researching funding opportunities and supporting the development, submission, administration, and reporting of grants pursued by the Brightpoint Community College Foundation in accordance with priorities established by the Executive Director and college leadership. The position supports the implementation of the Foundation’s grant strategy and does not independently determine which funding opportunities are pursued. All grant prospecting, proposal development, grant administration, and funder communications are conducted under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director.
To ensure that grant administration, coordination, and management activities are carried out with the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, efficiency, and timeliness, the Grants Administrator is expected to demonstrate and apply a strong understanding of grant proposal development and grant management best practices; excellent research and writing skills; and strong organizational skills, including demonstrated accuracy and responsiveness in managing budgets, expenditures, deadlines, documentation, and reporting requirements. This position requires effective communication and interpersonal skills to support positive, collaborative relationships within the Foundation, across college departments, and with external funders and organizational leadership
Responsibilities
Grant Administration
Monitor grant compliance
Monitor budgets and expenditures
Ensure reporting deadlines are met
Review, verifying, and preparing for approval invoices and reimbursements
Maintain grant records and documentation
Explain grant regulations and policies
Support audits and risk mitigation
Grant Coordination
Coordinate grant application submissions
Track project milestones
Schedule meetings and reporting activities
Collect information for reports
Grants Management
Identify funding opportunities that align with the college’s mission and strategic priorities
Develop and maintain an accurate and comprehensive grant calendar that tracks funding opportunities and application deadlines
Assist with proposal development
Assist with budget creation and monitoring
Ensure completion and communication of award acceptance requirements
Prepare financial reports as needed
Conduct grant closeout activities
Support donor relations and stewardship
Communicate proactively when deadlines, deliverables, financial concerns, or other issues require attention.
Support a team-oriented environment by being flexible, approachable, responsive, and willing to assist with shared priorities within the Foundation and the college.
The Grants Administrator will report to the Executive Director of the Brightpoint Community College Foundation. All grant development, submission, administration, and funder communications are conducted under the Executive Director’s supervision and approval.
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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Progressively responsible experience in grant administration, grant coordination, and grants management.
Experience working collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, finance personnel, and external partners to obtain information, coordinate activities, and meet organizational objectives.
Experience using grants management systems, donor databases, financial systems, CRM platforms, or other technology tools to track deadlines, documentation, expenditures, and reporting requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while exercising sound judgment regarding when to seek guidance, direction, or approval from supervisory leadership
Successful completion and passing of a background check is required.
Additional Considerations
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
As required
Posting Number CLS_4814P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/19/2026 Job Close Date 12/31/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website https://www.brightpoint.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP 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
Additional Information
Position is open until filled. Application review will begin November 2, 2026 Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment).
Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
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.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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