| Functional Title |
Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations |
| Position Type |
Administrative/Professional |
| Appointment Type |
Regular |
| FTE % |
100% |
| Work Schedule (if atypical) |
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Hybrid schedule is available after 6 months of employment. |
| University Overview |
Embark on an exciting journey with the University of La Verne, where your career aspirations come to life in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established in 1891, our diverse and inclusive community is more than just a university—it’s a home for passionate individuals like you.
At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart—Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. If you’re fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here.
With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the #1 private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education.
Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary and apply today! |
| Diversity Statement |
The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities. |
| Job Description Summary |
Reporting to the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, the primary function of the Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations will be to support the Director in the identification, cultivation, and as appropriate, solicitation of philanthropic support from corporations and private foundations for the University of La Verne. The incumbent will be integral in researching new partnerships with corporations and foundations and stewarding existing relationships with partners/donors. The Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations will be a mission-driven individual, eager to work with individual donors, corporations, and foundations to advance University priorities. He/she will take initiative and have the ability to work independently and collaboratively on tasks. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3-5 years of fundraising experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
- 3-5 years experience working with corporations and foundations in a development capacity.
- 3-5 years of experience with grant writing and the proposal process for private foundations.
- 3-5 years of experience with the online submission process for private foundation and corporate grant submissions.
- 3-5 years of demonstrated successful experience and effectiveness in prospect identification, relationship building, solicitation, and stewardship.
- The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal and organizational skills; have strong attention to detail; be goal and results-oriented; self-motivated; and possess the ability to make independent decisions. He/she must be a collaborative and team-oriented individual; demonstrate sound judgment when dealing with a wide range of relationships and situations; possess the ability to maintain enthusiasm for hard work, changing priorities, and multiple deadlines; and have the ability to interact well with a diverse community of faculty, students, and constituents.
- The successful candidate should demonstrate commitment to the University’s core values of Ethical Reasoning, Service to Community, Lifelong Learning, and Diversity and Inclusivity.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master’s degree.
- Competency with Banner desired.
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| Benefits Summary |
Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification. |
| Location |
La Verne Main Campus |
| Number of Vacancies |
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