Assistant Director, Foundation Relations


Department Description:	
The Foundation Relations department serves as the university's central clearing house for all foundation interaction, including site visits, proposal tracking, foundation research, approach clearance and coordination.

University Description:	
The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.

	
Duties & Responsibilities:

Foundation Research and Analysis
Perform in-depth research on the online foundation databases for funding for specific projects, programs, or facilities.
Compile and analyze complex foundation financial data including assets, giving summaries, awards, and 990 information. Provide this research to development officers, faculty, and the Offices of the President and VP.
Train student workers to assist with foundation research.
Proposal Development
Create proposals appropriate to foundation guidelines in support of university priorities, both for university-wide and school specific programs/projects.
Train faculty and staff on grant writing and interpretation of foundation guidelines. Review prepared materials and advise on improvements. Develop strategic approaches to maximize potential for awards.
Grant Report Coordination and Submission
Ensure timely submission of the annual or semi-annual grant reports that are required by new and recurring foundation funders.
Independently gather and submit reports or coordinate the reporting process with the faculty and/or staff who run the funded program.
Submission and Tracking System Management
Serve as the university's gatekeeper for foundation interaction; ensure that intended submissions by development officers, faculty and the Office of Sponsored Programs have been cleared; and that contact with foundations are entered into Advance, Reeher and internal files.
Research and write accompanying materials requested by foundations, and maintain up-to-date documents required for attachment to grant applications.
Ensure that gifts and grants are appropriately acknowledged, grant agreements are completed and returned to the funder, and that thank-you letters from the Office of the President and other relevant parties are appropriately written and send in a timely fashion.
Independently manage the foundation tracking system including reservations, active proposals, and responses, and provide reports to campus stakeholders.
	
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required.
Five years of administrative and management experience, with specific experience in foundation development and grant writing.
Excellent communication skills on the phone and in person.
Good command of the English language including grammar, spelling, punctuation, formats, proofreading, and syntax.
Knowledge of and fluency in computing resources.
Knowledge of national foundation community and procedures.

Performance Expectations - Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Commitment to working as a member of a team and collaborate with colleagues.
Strong sense of integrity and ethical conduct.
Cultural competency and sensitivity a must; ability to understand different cultural contexts and viewpoints, demonstrate respect for others, adapt to different cultural settings; and accept cultural differences.
Ability to initiate, coordinate, oversee, and complete various project with minimal supervision.
Assume responsibility, problem solve, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
Possess excellent human relations skills and the ability to work with various university constituents; communicate with clarity, and maintain an attitude that conveys respect, cooperation, honesty, and resourcefulness.
Possess excellent conflict resolution, decision-making, and implementation skills; experience in a leadership/supervisory role.
Strategic skills in development of reports and data tools for ease of use by stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
Possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral form.
Ability to become familiar with university history, departments, accounting procedures, and personnel policies.
Excellent skills in the use of specific equipment and tools as identified below.

Special Conditions of Employment:

A high degree of professionalism is required for this position since the work involves contact with important external and internal individuals, including CEOs, and program officers of foundations across the nation, as well as USD's president, provost, deans, and faculty.
Always, it is necessary to convey the university's appreciation for all gifts and all considerations of requests; a pleasant manner and an immediate responsiveness to any request or question.
Working in a small, task-focused department requires an attitude of teamwork, cooperation, and collegiality. Processing of the workload demands excellent computer skills.

Tools & Equipment Used:

Personal computer, database systems (BSR Advance, iModules, Reeher, Workday), Microsoft Office applications, telephone, fax, and other related office equipment.
Purchased databases include Foundation Center Directory Online and Foundation Search.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Posting Salary:	
Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.

Special Application Instructions:
	
Resume and Cover Letter Required

If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu

To apply visit: https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/494612/assistant-director-foundation-relations

Hours: 40 hours per week

Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.





Copyright ©2021 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-d9cf8cc09108284396edff37a27d797b