Grant Development Specialist

3 days ago


Brookings, South Dakota, United States South Dakota State Full time
About the Position

This is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position located in Brookings, South Dakota. The successful candidate will be part of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with faculty to enhance the CAFES's capacity to secure external funding through grants.
  • Develop and submit high-quality, competitive grant proposals efficiently.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and flexible benefits.
  • Retirement plans, including a 6% matching program.
  • 10 hours of annual leave each month.
  • 9.34 hours of sick leave each month.
  • Eleven paid holidays.
  • Relocation benefits available per university's guidelines.
  • Access to internal and state-sponsored training.
  • Reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field completed by the first day of employment.
  • Educational or work experience in grantsmanship.
  • Project or budget management experience.
  • Grant writing experience.
  • Experience creating marketing content or persuasive writing activities.
  • Valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Science, Communication, Journalism, or related field.
  • Experience in higher education research funding.
  • Proficiency in science literacy, scientific research, scientific communications including research and writing for a scientific audience.
  • Prior experience with USDA, NIH, or NSF.


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