What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Development Manager position at Bismarck State College?
OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.
MISSION: As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.
VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the Vice President for College Advancement and Executive Director, BSC Foundation.
Benefits
COMPENSATION: $57,713-$72,141 based on directly related experience.
Paid health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount.
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Position Description & Details
Bismarck State College (BSC) is seeking a talented and motivated Resource Development Manager to drive external grant initiatives that support the college’s mission and priorities. The ideal candidate will excel at identifying funding opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and managing grant activities from inception to completion. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and success of BSC.
Key Responsibilities:
External Grant Management
- Identify, research, write, and edit external grant proposals to secure government and private funding for campus projects.
- Develop and maintain strategic external partnerships and relationships to enhance grant funding opportunities.
- Convene and facilitate faculty and staff teams for project planning and decision-making in grant proposal development.
- Collaborate with college leadership to explore pressing needs and external funding opportunities.
- Encourage and support faculty and staff in identifying potential funding sources.
- Stay well-informed about college programs, faculty and staff interests, and institutional priorities to align grant activities.
- Maintain effective relationships with college leadership, faculty, and staff to support grant initiatives.
- Provide expertise and guidance on grant administrative matters, including monitoring and interpreting federal and state regulations and college policies related to grant proposals.
- Research and prepare support documentation for grant projects, such as demographic analyses, surveys, impact statements, and environmental scans.
- Manage and utilize a database of grant activity to inform stakeholders and maintain accurate records.
- Coordinate the submission approval process for grant funding solicitations and facilitate the preparation of proposals and interim/final reports to funders.
- Work closely with the Grants Accountant to prepare budgets and progress reports for ongoing grants and related projects.
- Participate in post-award grant team meetings to track progress, ensure compliance, and identify future funding opportunities.
- Collaborate with BSC Foundation & College Advancement staff on activities to support external funding efforts.
Miscellaneous Duties
- Promote innovation and creativity to improve departmental processes and functions.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned to assist the college in achieving its goals.
Minimum Requirements
- Appropriate bachelor’s degree with two years of directly related experience.
- Experience in effectively planning, writing, and managing grant activities and funds.
- Fiscal and administrative experience in grants management
- Strategic thinking and planning skills as well as project management skills.
- Strong communication skills, written, oral, and listening.
- Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative, and work independently with limited supervision.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy, problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple activities.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Excellent computer software skills (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook e-mail and calendar) and internet skills.
- Willingness to travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree and more than two years directly related experience
- Nationally recognized credential attainment such as GPC (Grant Professional Certified) or CGMS (Certified Grants Management Specialist).
Applicant Materials Required
To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
- References
STARTING DATE: TBD
Additional Information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.
For more information or assistance contact: Human Resources (701) 224-5531. This position requires a criminal history record check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
http://bismarckstate.edu/employment/
Human Resources*Meadowlark Building*PO Box 5587*1700 Schafer St.*Bismarck, ND 58506-5587
701-224-5531*800-366-6888 (TTY Relay ND)
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.
Salary : $57,713 - $72,141
