Senior Resource Development Lead

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Job Description

The Senior Resource Development Lead reports directly to the Director and is charged with research and development of new funding streams that support strategic initiatives supporting TSTC’s mission, evolution, and growth. The Senior Resource Development Lead will bring their knowledge of the college operations and experience in grant development to OSP’s focus on serving the college’s strategic plan. The Senior Resource Development Lead will work directly with TSTC leadership, faculty, and staff in the development of proposals that align with and support the college’s strategic plan.

The Target Hiring Range for the position is $57,542.40 - $63,296

The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and members of the community.

Maintain awareness of state and federal funding opportunities that fit the college’s role, mission, and goals, as well as a current understanding of federal and state guidelines governing grant activity. This may require professional development and/or training.

Conducts research for new funding opportunities and writes grant proposals and applications that support strategic initiatives supporting TSTC’s strategic plan, with a particular focus on transformative environments, new pedagogy, and areas targeted for growth.

Collaborate with appropriate leadership, faculty, and staff in the development of written grant proposals that meet funder guidelines as well as state and federal requirements, and that support the college’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.

Conduct research to ensure proper grant deliverables aligned to funding purpose and collaborate with Grant Accounting in the development of grant proposal budgets.

Develop and maintain relationships with individual program directors at assigned (or targeted) private, state, or federal funding agencies.

Collaborate with the TSTC Foundation in writing and reporting tied to private foundation funding proposals and active awards as required. Including, collaboration and support in grant post-award management of grants (Perkins, Nursing Shortage grants, etc.)

Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communication, Technical Writing or Related Field. Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience will be considered.

3 years required experience in post-secondary higher education grant writing role or funding agency program management, or RFP development role. 5 years preferred.

Critical Competencies/KSAs:

• •Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences in a clear and concise manner.
• •Collaborative Decision-Making: Engages in collaborative decision-making processes and builds consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• •Stakeholder Engagement: Builds and maintains effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels to achieve shared goals and foster a culture of success.
• •Ethical Conduct: Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting integrity in all external relations activities.
• •Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial planning, budget management, and financial reporting.
• •Relationship Building: Proven track record in establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders to advance organizational goals.
• •Ownership and Accountability: Superior organizational skills and ability to take ownership of deliverable deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks and projects.
• •Problem-Solving: Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems and challenges to drive continuous improvement and innovation with strong critical thinking abilities.

Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and requirements. The Senior Resource Development Lead may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor or institution.

The Target Hiring Range for the position is $57,542.40 - $63,296

The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.