Associate Director of Corporate Relations - University Advancement

Associate Director Of Corporate Relations

The Associate Director of Corporate Relations reports to the Executive Director of Corporate Relations for the Danforth campus and collaborates closely with all other members of the Corporate Relations team. This role is responsible for strengthening corporate engagement and helping to build a fuller and more robust pyramid of corporate donors at every giving level. The position works to support Washington University priorities, the seven schools on the Danforth Campus, interdisciplinary programs, faculty, and special projects.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Maintain and grow a portfolio of corporate donor prospects through all phases of the solicitation process : identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. In addition, assist other corporate relations fundraisers in their efforts to identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit major gift corporate prospects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with development and philanthropic strategy officers to stay abreast of funding needs for faculty research, programs, and special initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with departments outside of University Advancement to assess priorities for engaging companies and assist them in achieving their goals. This includes assisting deans, faculty, and unit-based leaders in creating effective funding strategies and initiating opportunities for them to have meaningful interactions with corporate prospects.
• In consultation with corporate relations fundraisers, help staff the needs of the chancellor, deans, executive vice chancellor, and other senior leaders on matters involving companies within the assigned caseload.
• Develop corporate sponsorship solicitation strategies and work with student groups on fundraising efforts.
• Develop content, write, edit, and finalize compelling fundraising proposals.
• Coordinate and / or write grant reports to corporations and corporate foundations and conduct other stewardship of corporate donors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions : Job Location / Working Conditions

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Education : No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications : No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience : No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills : Analytical Skills, Business Interactions, Complex Systems, Confidence, Curious Mindset, Detail-Oriented, Donor Stewardship, Fundraising, Highly Developed Interpersonal, Microsoft Office, Nonprofit Organizations, Oral Communications, Organizing, Professional Etiquette, Self-Starter, Social Interaction, Synthesizing Complex Information, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication.

Grade : G12

Salary Range : $58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure / certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and / or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.