Resource Development Administrator Job at The State of Kansas, Topeka, KS

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  • The State of Kansas
  • Topeka, KS

Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req.#219101

Job Posting closes: Wednesday, January 7, 2026


Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Corrections


Our Mission:
Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices.


Our Vision:
Transforming Lives for the Safety of All.


Our Beliefs:
Our employees are our most influential resource. Everyone has worth and will be treated with dignity and respect through our words and actions. Everyone deserves compassion, empathy, and support. Everyone has the potential for future success through effective development and support. Transformative change is accomplished through teamwork and collaboration. Trust, honesty and transparency are essential to our success. Inclusive practices, acceptance and diversity are the foundation of our mission.


Join Us Today and Make a Lasting Difference!


Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) does not sponsor employment visas for any positions and does not participate in the STEM-OPT extension program. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.


Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents, please refer to the federal Form I-9.


E-Verify Participation

KDOC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with the information from your Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit E-Verify.gov. For information about your rights under the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), please visit justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section.


KDOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


About the Position:
Resource Development Administrator, Req.#219101

This position will be located at our Kansas Department of Corrections Central Office, in Shawnee County.

Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes


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Starting salary for this position:
$50,918.40/Annual ($24.48/Hourly)*

  • Offered salary will be determined by experience, qualifications, and skill set that the candidate brings to the position. Though this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 30, step 6. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs


Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…


Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Resource Development Administrator serves as the central coordinator for the agency's fundraising and grant development efforts, providing strategic and administrative support to the Board of Directors and the Executive Director. This position ensures strong fiscal management of all fundraising activities through accurate tracking, reporting, and stewardship, while also leading donor communication planning, goal monitoring, and engagement in campaign-related events. The Administrator oversees the full grant lifecycle by maintaining report calendars, supporting data tracking systems, ensuring timely submissions, and monitoring grant-funded positions and sustainability commitments. In partnership with program, fiscal, and research staff, the role contributes to high-quality grant writing and budget development, maintains required registrations, and cultivates internal and external partnerships—leveraging letters of support, matching resources, and blended funding opportunities. Overall, the position ensures that the agency's resource development strategies are aligned, data-informed, and positioned for long-term success.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Assist the Board of Directors for the KDOC Institute and the Executive Director to oversee the fiscal management of all fundraising efforts, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and stewardship of campaign resources. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive donor communication plan to support ongoing engagement, transparency, and retention. The position will also monitor fundraising goals, analyze progress toward targets, and prepare regular updates for leadership and stakeholders. In addition, the individual will actively participate in events and activities related to fundraising campaigns, representing the organization and supporting efforts to cultivate and strengthen donor relationships.

For awarded grants, establish a tracking calendar/system to ensure reports are timely submitted. Work with grant project staff to establish data tracking and grant reporting as required, and ensure reports are timely accomplished. Track grant-funded positions and resources to ensure commitments to sustain are addressed timely. Prepare quarterly reports to leadership and management regarding grants currently awarded and to be pursued.

Work with staff to assist in writing grants, taking the lead in writing when appropriate, and supporting other staff when appropriate. Ensure grants submitted are high quality, timely submitted, and comply with all the requirements of the grantee. Maintain registrations as necessary so grants can be submitted. Ensure that grant applications include in the budgets when allowed funds to support fiscal and project management staff to manage the fiscal and project management work of the grants. Consult with fiscal on budgets to ensure they accurately reflect the cost of staff and services requested in the grant. Develop partnerships within and without the department to support grant applications, developing opportunities for letters of support, memoranda of agreement, matching funds or services, and funding blending opportunities.

Work closely with research to identify data trends needed when writing grants consistent with the grant plan and establish a method for quickly accessing data when preparing a grant application.

Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum of two years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, resource development, or financial administration. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.


Preferred Qualifications
:

Knowledge of basic accounting or budget principles sufficient to support fiscal oversight of fundraising and grant-funded projects.

Degree in public administration, business administration, nonprofit management, communications, finance, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education as determined relevant by the agency.

Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate, and compliant grant applications and donor communications.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain tracking systems, and ensure timely submission of reports.

Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners, including program staff, fiscal offices, donors, and community organizations.

Strong organizational and project-management skills, with demonstrated attention to detail.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), grant management systems, or similar platforms.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must pass a criminal history records check and drug screening.


Recruiter Contact Information

Name : Alyssa Cabello

Human Resources - Recruitment Manager

Email : Alyssa.Cabello@ks.gov


Name:
Daniel Cline

Human Resources - Recruitment Coordinator

Email: Daniel.Cline@ks.gov


Job Application Process

First Sign in or register as a New User .

Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Start your draft job application , upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page


Helpful Resources at
jobs.ks.gov : “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"


Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

  • Tax Clearance Certificate
  • College Transcripts (if applicable)
  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents” and “Save Tax Clearance Certificate as a PDF”

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance within 10 days following the offer of employment by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. In the event that an individual who has been offered employment cannot provide proof of a tax clearance certificate, the individual will be required to enter into a payment plan with KDOR and remain current on such payment plan or make other arrangements with KDOR to achieve the tax clearance required under Executive Order 2004-03. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate to the hiring agency. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.


Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference


How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE : The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612


Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work at office, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Monday to Friday,

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