TBR | The College System of Tennessee

Job Title: Grant Writer

Job Grade: 215

Salary Range: $56,787 - $70,985

Campus Location: Walters State Community College - Morristown Campus (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)

Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to monitor all requests for external funding of programs or research by faculty or staff, to evaluate grant opportunities from public or private funding agencies for appropriateness for WSCC (institutional readiness, ROI, and internal resources), ensure accuracy and quality of proposal submissions, and monitor funded projects for compliance with the requirements of the funding entity and integrity in accounting and auditing.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists staff and faculty with grant requests, assembles grant teams if needed, assigns tasks to people for completion of proposals, drafts and edits narrative, develops budgets in accordance with Business & Finance procedures, communicates with team and/or project director on submission deadlines, grantor requirements, appropriate data collection and reporting deadlines. Maintains a detailed calendar with deadlines and other information that is integral to each grant opportunity.
• Researches various search engines and websites for funding notifications or requests-for-proposals (RFP) from government agencies, corporations, and/or private and community foundations. 
• Reviews WSCC grant procedures and policies to ensure clear, easy-to-follow directions and current, accurate information for faculty and staff in seeking and applying for external funding, ensures that policies and procedures are followed, and all grants applied for and awarded are appropriately managed to ensure proper financial accounting and stewardship of funds.
• Communicates results of grant submissions whether denied or approved for funding to project directors, deans, and administration. Maintains open communication with other departments, especially WSCC Foundation, to complement and support the college’s fundraising plans.
• Notifies appropriate faculty and staff of funding opportunities and assesses requests from faculty and staff for grant funding for appropriateness of a program or funding agency in alignment with WSCC’s priorities and resources. Guides interested grant seekers through WSCC’s grant procedures and policies. 
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in non-profit management, public administration, communications, journalism, or related field.
  
• Five years of related career experience
  
• Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills
  
• Ability to multitask and present in a public forum
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in business or technical writing, non-profit fundraising, or higher education administration
  
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and/or Grant Professional Certification (GPC)
  

Behavioral Core Competencies:

• Works effectively as team member to achieve goals and objectives.
  
• Shares information readily with others and listens effectively, showing openness to new ideas
  
• Understands the responsibility associated with the expectations of the position..
  
• Willingly responds to requests for assistance from team members.
  
• Respects the College’s rich heritage and historical achievements by embracing important changes that advance the College’s mission while honoring the past.
  
• Exercises discretion and forethought in the efficient utilization of organizational resources, showing respect for the organization’s generous benefactors and supporters.
  

Leadership & Supervisory: The incumbent has no authority or responsibility for the supervision of others or for project direction/program administration. The employee works under policy direction only and recommends goals and objectives for the department. Work is reviewed for intermediate-term results.

Environment & Working Conditions: Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions.

Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):

• Spending extended periods at a computer may cause eye strain, headaches, or stress.
• Occasional travel to attend meetings could be necessary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

REQ# 501785

Posting Closes: Tuesday, November 4, 2025