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The Office of Resource Development at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) supports the College by securing external funds from public and private agencies through grants. Resource Development provides the leadership to broaden the financial base and create critical need programs through expansion of grants and contracts from federal, state and local government, corporate, and private foundation funding sources. CSN departments are encouraged to participate in grant or contract proposals, in coordination with the Office of Resource Development, to develop projects that are within the scope and mission of the department and the college, and that support CSN's Strategic Plan objectives for external support initiatives.

Resource Development also provides post-award grant administration including serving as the liaison with the granting agency, providing training and technical assistance in grant program setup and operation, and monitoring program and budget for compliance with the granting agency regulations.

To further the mission of the CSN and support the President of the College by increasing the resources available through non-state funds enabling the development and delivery of new, innovative and expanded programs.

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• Research funding sources
• Outline project requirements to include a summary of the College’s commitment (e.g. facilities, equipment, match, partners, etc.)
• Develop calendar of prioritized applications
• Contact granting agencies for funding information
• Obtain internal/external partners
• Provide information and advice to faculty and staff on funding opportunities, project planning

• Facilitate organizational meetings with faculty and staff to discuss guidelines and design project outlines
• Obtain Grants Coordinating Committee and President’s approval for planned projects and matching resources

• Coordinate proposal action, calendar and priorities through Grants Coordinating Committee
• Consult with faculty and staff on content and design of grant proposal
• Plan projects
• Write and/or edit proposals
• Develop project budgets in consultation with Grants & Contracts Manager/Business Services and Human Resources

• Facilitate or conduct electronic submission where required
• Ensure required formatting, assurances and deadlines are met
• Obtain required signatures
• Package and mail or deliver proposals
• Distribute internal and external copies
• File proposals

• Serve as liaison with funding agency for all programmatic and fiscal monitoring and reporting
• Negotiate with funding sources for funding or contract changes or revisions
• Provide technical assistance for grant program start-up including staff training
• Provide technical assistance throughout grant program operation for program compliance
• Conduct internal monitoring of grant program and fiscal compliance
• Monitor for compliance and approve all expenditure requests
• Coordinate the information/data collection, write and submit all required project reports
• Coordinate site visits and audits by funding agencies
• Respond to all monitoring concerns and develop corrective action plans
• Coordinate with Grants & Contracts Manager for all fiscal reporting and budget revision
• Institute policies and procedures for grant program management

• Review of proposal budget prior to submission for reasonableness, completeness and accuracy of budget, positions and salaries, benefit calculations, indirect costs and matching requirements in relation to program purpose, objectives, and regulations and College and System policies.
• Establish grant accounts
• Monitor and approve all grant expenditures
• Conduct all invoicing and draw down of funds
• Provide fiscal reports in accordance with project reporting requirements