This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota, or remote within South Dakota, and is a 12 month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) with authority to submit grant applications to select federal agencies on behalf of South Dakota State University, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Facilitate collaboration among multi-, trans-, and inter-disciplinary teams and provide grant preparation support for large, multi-unit applications and proposals originating from central administration or support units.
• Develop and deliver resources, programs, and trainings that strengthen SDSU researchers’ ability to secure external funding and effectively advocate for their work.
• Communicate and coordinate grant development resources and activities with College Grant Coordinators and Specialists to ensure consistency and alignment across the university.
• Manage and promote limited submission opportunities, internal funding programs, and grant prospecting resources to support faculty and staff success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (STEM, Communication, English, or related) completed by start date;
• At least one year of experience in research development or research administration;
• Experience developing competitive grant application packets for major federal funders (NSF, NIH, or USDA);
• The ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing;
• Demonstrated capacity to create and implement effective training and development programs and resources;
• The ability to work productively in a team, take initiative, and adapt readily to ambiguity and changing conditions;
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in relevant field (STEM, Communication, English, or related);
• Three or more years of experience in research development;
• Experience in higher education research funding;
• Experience supporting large interdisciplinary research teams with complex proposals; and
• Grant proposal writing experience.