Faculty & Grant Coordinator

Title: Faculty & Grant Coordinator

State Role Title: Professional - Instructor

Hiring Range: $60,000 - $75,000 (Commensurate with Experience)

Pay Band: UG

Agency: College of William and Mary

Location: Richard Bland College

Agency Website: www.rbc.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Richard Bland College (RBC) is a two-year, residential, liberal arts transfer institution that focuses on preparing students for transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. The College is a hidden gem located outside the Tri-Cities region—and its rural setting featuring 750+ acres of wetlands, bucolic forest, and the state’s oldest and largest pecan grove.

RBC is currently recruiting for Faculty/Grant Coordinators. The Faculty/Grant Coordinator plays a dual role, combining academic instruction with grant coordination responsibilities. Reporting directly to the Director of Sponsored Programs, this position is funded through external grants and supports strategic initiatives such as the Faculty Mindfulness and Creativity Program and the Online/Hybrid Workforce and Career Readiness Soft Launch.

The Faculty/Grant Coordinator will teach 3–5 online or hybrid courses per academic year and will coordinate a grant, aligned with one or more institutional priority areas. All faculty appointments must receive approval from both the Director of Sponsored Programs and the Chair of the respective academic department.

The Faculty/Grand Coordinator is required to work 12 months. Must have a background in STEM and be committed to interdisciplinary approaches that integrate technology, health, and workforce development.

KEY FOCUS AREAS FOR GRANT COORDINATION:

Each Faculty/Grant Coordinator will manage a grant connected to one or more of the following focus areas:
• Virtual Reality, Drones, or Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Mental Health, Music Therapy, or related Public Health fields
• Violence and/or Substance Abuse Prevention
• Public Health Interventions
• Maternal and Child Health
• Workforce Development

Teaching & Student Engagement:
• Instruct 3–5 online or hybrid courses annually in assigned STEM discipline.
• Design and deliver course content that aligns with college and departmental learning outcomes.
• Submit timely reports on student performance, attendance, and academic progress.
• Support recruitment and student engagement initiatives in STEM fields.
• Promote mental health awareness and support services for student success.

Grant Coordination & Program Support:
• Develop, manage, and implement grant-funded programs in alignment with institutional priorities.
• Document scope, objectives, key deliverables, success metrics, and reporting mechanisms for the grant project.
• Coordinate and lead virtual and in-person sessions to recruit and enroll students in grant- related programs.
• Work collaboratively across departments to integrate contemplative practices into student support and workforce training programs.
• Support enrollment processes for online and on-campus programs and events.
• Provide ongoing assessment and evaluation of grant outcomes and impact.

Operational & Strategic Contributions:
• Attend and contribute to planning meetings, workshops, and community outreach events.
• Maintain thorough and organized records in accordance with grant compliance standards.
• Demonstrate strong initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Uphold and promote the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Richard Bland College.

Other Responsibilities:
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Sponsored Programs or department leadership.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution, or a Master’s degree in another discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant STEM area.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in assigned discipline(s).
• Customer service experience and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and students in diverse learning environments.

Additional Considerations

• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience coordinating or managing grant-funded initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative educational strategies or interventions.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER – Richard Bland College of William & Mary is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. In keeping with this policy, the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students, nor in any other of its official activities, based on race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), age, military service or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, disability, any other status protected by law, or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and support programs are applied accordingly.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA), RBC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: local agency checks; criminal record check; driving record; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position.

LAYOFF POLICY: If you are a classified employee and have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must attach a copy of the card with your application prior to the job posting closing date.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: A fully completed state application or résumé must be submitted for this position electronically through this website. Unfortunately, RBC cannot accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. You have not completed the process until you receive a confirmation number.

ANNUAL FIRE AND SECURITY NOTIFICATION: The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information, campus fire statistics, safety procedures, and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Richard Bland College of William & Mary Annual Safety and Security report and the Annual Fire Safety report is available at: https://www.rbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-Annual-Campus-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety reports and/or a copy of the Criminal Incident and Fire Incident Logs are maintained at the Department of Campus Safety & Police and will be provided upon request.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: For full-time teaching faculty positions and adjunct faculty (part-time teaching faculty), applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interested teaching discipline and statement of teaching philosophy, their schedule availability, résumé/curriculum vitaé , all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three (3) professional references. Please note: official transcripts are required on the first day of employment for all teaching faculty positions at RBC.

For administrative and professional faculty positions the cover letter, résumé, all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references are required. Official transcripts are also required on the first day of employment for administrative and professional faculty positions at RBC.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAWS: Employees or prospective employees who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions should present their concerns to:

Chief Business Officer
Richard Bland College of William & Mary
Physical Address: Pecan Hall, Second Floor, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805
Telephone: (804)862-6100, extension 6208
Email: ssokol@rbc.edu | 804-862-6100, extension 8603

IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX: Employees, prospective employees, student workers, or prospective student workers who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions that are inclusive of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment should present their concerns to either of the following:

Title IX Coordinator
Richard Bland College of William & Mary
Physical Address: Maze Hall, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805
titleix@rbc.edu | 804-862-6100, extension 6464

Or,

Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-1100
www.ed.gov

Contact Information

Name: Richard Bland College - Office of Human Resources

Phone: 8048626100

Email: rbchr@rbc.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information
Name: Richard Bland College - Office of Human Resources
Phone: 8048626100
Email: rbchr@rbc.edu

Contact Information

Name: Richard Bland College - Office of Human Resources

Phone: 8048626100

Email: rbchr@rbc.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.