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MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
Section 5:
Staff Positions
Title:
Director of Resource Development
Initial Date of Adoption:
July 13, 2012
Reference:
Revision Date:
Code Number:
5.33
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DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Characteristics of Work:
The Director of Resource Development is responsible for the administration of a comprehensive program to include identification
of appropriate funding sources, grants research, partner development and coordination, and proposal development and
submission in pursuit of public and private funding and capital development on behalf of the Mississippi Community College
Board (MCCB) and Mississippi's fifteen community colleges. The Director of Resource Development will lead the MCCB's
resource development efforts by working closely with individuals at the community colleges, the Mississippi Community College
Foundation, and other partner agencies and organizations to identify and secure alternative funding and capital procurement
opportunities that support Agency and System goals.
Examples of Work
:
The following examples are intended only as illustrations of the various tasks performed by the incumbent in this position. These
examples are not meant to be exhaustive; they are representative of the general functions of this position.
1.
Guides and directs resource development and grant writing efforts for the MCCB and the fifteen colleges through
collaboration and close participation with constituents within the agency, the colleges, partner agencies and the
Mississippi Community College Foundation.
2.
Actively seeks and analyzes external funding and capital development prospects that present viable opportunities to
match agency or system goals and priorities with request for proposals.
3.
Conducts thorough searches to identify potential grant sources through interaction with federal, state and local
agencies, companies and foundations, as well as through internet and other database searches.
4.
Maintains a positive relationship with MCCB’s Finance Division and outside funding agencies to ensure full grant
compliance and process efficiency.
5.
Works collaboratively with the Office of Research and Planning and the Council of Institutional Research and
Effectiveness to coordinate the gathering of data on the system and respective colleges as needed for proposals.
6.
Implements fiscal procedures consistent with state and federal regulations and grant programs. Ensures external funds
are tracked by grant expenditures and timelines in coordination with grant managers at partner agencies.
7.
Serves as the MCCB’s liaison to all grant funding agencies and all external funding and resource development efforts.
8.
Develops, implements, and evaluates long-range and annual grant funding plans that align with the Agency’s and the
System’s strategic vision and plan.
9.
Creates and maintains systems for the dissemination of information about external funding opportunities and other
grants-related information.
10.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university, with a minimum three years’ experience in
resource and grants development, including a demonstrated track in securing external resources. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills, including the ability to listen, understand and synthesize complex issues. Ability to keep meticulous
records and write detailed reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively before diverse groups of constituents, the
ability to read and interpret written information such as federal, state, and foundation requests for proposals and federal guidance
documents, the ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as program budgets, and the ability to present numerical data and
other information in an effective and understandable manner. Candidate must be able to work well under pressure, prioritize and
plan work activities in order to meet multiple deadlines, manage time effectively, and work collaboratively and independently to
achieve stated goals. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.