Description

This position works with the Sr. Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) on all aspects of the team's work, contributing directly to securing $2-5 million annually in funding commitments for faculty research and University programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities. Responsibilities include:

• Identifying and qualifying foundation and corporate prospects and funding opportunities;
• Developing cultivation/solicitation strategies;
• Managing relationships with prospects and donors;
• Preparing letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports, including writing, editing, and/or proofreading;
• Coordinating grant proposal review with the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research; and
• Coordinating post-award stewardship and grants administration, including financial reporting with the Grant Accounting team.

Bachelor's degree is required.

Applicants should have 3 to 5 (5-7 preferred) years of corporate and foundation relations or related grant-writing experience in a higher education or similar non-profit environment.

Candidates must have:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including being able to translate information from a variety of disciplines for different audiences;
• The ability to work on multiple assignments and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated attention to detail;
• The ability to work with faculty and staff across campus, and with staff from foundations and corporations; and
• Knowledge of the corporate and foundation relations landscape.

Expected Hiring Range: $61,700 to $68,150

Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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