Senior Resource Development Lead

About the role

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 role works with TSTC leadership, faculty, and staff to develop proposals that align with the college’s strategic plan.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate TSTC core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of state and federal funding opportunities and guidelines governing grant activity, pursuing professional development as needed.
• Research new funding opportunities and write grant proposals and applications that support strategic initiatives, focusing on transformative environments, new pedagogy, and growth areas.
• Collaborate with leadership, faculty, and staff to develop written grant proposals that meet funder, state, and federal requirements and align with the college’s mission and strategic plan.
• Research and ensure proper grant deliverables aligned to funding purpose; collaborate with Grant Accounting on proposal budgets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with program directors at private, state, or federal funding agencies.
• Partner with the TSTC Foundation on private foundation funding proposals, reporting, and post‑award management (e.g., Perkins, Nursing Shortage grants).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communication, Technical Writing, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in post‑secondary higher education grant writing, funding agency program management, or RFP development; 5 years preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Collaborative decision‑making and consensus‑building across diverse stakeholders.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building at all organizational levels.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and integrity.
• Financial acumen including budgeting, financial planning, and reporting.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and organizational abilities to meet deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and critical‑thinking capabilities for continuous improvement and innovation.

Pay

Target hiring range: $57,542.40 – $63,296. Final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Texas State Technical College is an equal‑opportunity employer and requires successful candidates to complete federal employment eligibility verification (I‑9) and a criminal background check.