Assoc Dir Corp/Foundation Rel

Assoc Dir Corp/Foundation Rel Job no: 497313 Full time/Part time:

Full-time Location:

South Orange Categories:

Administrator The Associate Director for the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations is a key member of the University's frontline fundraising staff. (S)he is responsible for implementing strategies to ensure proper identification, cultivation, Solicitation, and stewardship of foundation grants which is a targeted area for revenue stream growth. Further, this professional will work in concert with the Senior Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations to refine and expand our new corporate engagement program that 1) establishes new and 2) Builds on current relationships and connections (including those of faculty, staff, and alumni) to increase corporate involvement in and support of Seton Hall's priorities and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Independently manage a portfolio of institutional donors and prospects on behalf of the university. Effectively identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate and foundation funders, achieving a personal fundraising goal and contributing toward team and departmental goals. 35% of time 2.

Proposal development and writing:

copy editing: proofreading: and assisting faculty with hard copy and online submissions. Maintain a master calendar of proposal deadlines, progress reports. and final grant reports. Ensure timely submissions and adherence deadlines. 25% of time 3. Work with the Senior Director to set corporate/foundation relations development strategy for the university including identifying goals/strategies for institutional partners on an annual basis. Effectively move companies through the pipeline to yield multilateral partnerships. Deeper engagement and increased corporate/foundation philanthropy. Steward institutional donors and generate opportunities for recognition and stewardship. Generate in-depth annual corporate/foundation stewardship reports to summarize the relationship between the university and top partners. 20% of time 4. Coordinate efforts across campus (administrative offices, deans/program directors, individual faculty members, etc.) to capture and demonstrate value for corporate/foundation partners. Work closely with administrative leadership at assigned schools/colleges to increase private sector engagement. 20% of time

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in fundraising/ development. Corporate/ foundation relations, or research administration. Grant Writing experience a must.

Salary Range:

$93,000

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Exempt Physical Demands:

General Office Environment Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Please provide 3 professional reference contacts. Those applicants invited to interview should plan to bring examples of past successful proposal submissions.

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life. These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

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17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: