Virginia's Community College System · 8 hours ago
Funding Specialist
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $19/hrVirginia's Community College System, specifically Tidewater Community College, is a key provider of higher education and workforce services in South Hampton Roads. The Funding Specialist role involves organizing grant documentation, tracking deadlines, and ensuring compliance with grantor guidelines, while also facilitating communication between internal teams and funding agencies.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Financial Management Skills – Proficient in tracking payables and monitoring grant expenditures to maintain fiscal accuracy
Grant Management Knowledge – Understands the full lifecycle of grants, including applications, reporting, and compliance
Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy in grant documents, budgets, and reports
Organizational Skills – Manages multiple grants, deadlines, and documentation efficiently
Regulatory and Policy Compliance – Applies funder requirements and organizational policies accurately
Communication Skills – Effectively coordinates with internal teams, funders, and stakeholders
Analytical Skills – Reviews data and reports to ensure compliance and identify trends or issues
Problem-Solving – Resolves issues related to grant funding, reporting, or documentation
Time Management – Prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
Collaboration – Works with program staff, finance teams, and external partners to ensure smooth grant administration
Financial Literacy – Monitors grant and other budgets, tracks expenditures, and supports reporting and proper use of grant funds
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the functional areas of billing and invoicing
Knowledge of budget/financial management practices and techniques
Knowledge of accounting principles, particularly accounts receivable
Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of PC-based software including e-mail, word-processing, spreadsheets, database and PowerPoint
Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite products
Ability to apply appropriate customer service techniques, use sound judgment to resolve client-related issues
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to organize, key, edit and accurately proof documents
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team to achieve department goals
Ability to multitask; meet multiple deadlines at once
Must be highly organized and detail oriented
Must possess strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
Company
Virginia's Community College System
Since 1966, Virginia’s Community Colleges have given everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened.
Founded in 1966
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dennis Moynihan
Director, Shared Services Center
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