Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking an Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations to support the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in advancing a comprehensive corporate and foundation fundraising program. The position assists with the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, manages an assigned portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects, and coordinates proposal development, funder communications, and stewardship activities in support of the University’s colleges, academic priorities, research programs, and institutional initiatives.

Serving as a key point of coordination between University Advancement and campus partners, the Assistant Director collaborates with faculty, deans, researchers, and Advancement colleagues to identify and cultivate funding opportunities, develop competitive proposals, and strengthen relationships with corporate and foundation partners. The position helps align external funding opportunities with University priorities and supports effective prospect management, solicitation, stewardship, and compliance activities.Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Assistant Director works collaboratively with Advancement staff and campus partners across the University to support the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate and foundation funding opportunities.

Required Qualifcations

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related professional work experience OR

Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related professional work experience

Related Experience: Experience supporting corporate and foundation fundraising activities, proposal development, and stewardship processes, preferably in higher education or a large nonprofit organization or related experience.

Schedule and Travel Requirements

Flexible work schedule, with travel and weekend work necessary

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – C

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Contact Information

Shane Karas at skaras@unr.edu

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.