Assistant Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations

Position Title

Assistant Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations

Requisition Number

8948BR

College/Division

University Advancement

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

Bachelors or Equivalent Experience

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of successful fundraising or customer-centered constituent engagement or marketing/sales experience

• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Genuine curiosity about innovative academic work

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative, and coordinate follow-up

• A high degree of computer literacy, including such applications as Microsoft Suite, data base software, and internet navigation

• Creativity and a willingness to try new things are important for success in this role

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

• Willingness to be flexible to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grant or proposal development

• Passion for lifelong learning

• High level of energy plus demonstrated initiative and flexibility

Department/College Description

At Rochester Institute of Technology, our mission is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, diverse and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. In the Division of University Advancement at RIT, we are dedicated to advancing this mission by fostering deep and meaningful connections with alumni, parents, friends, and organizations with the goal of increasing the resources available to the university through greater volunteer engagement and increased philanthropic support. As Advancement professionals, we seek support from a variety of investors to ensure a life-transforming RIT education is accessible to the talented students who seek to join us.

RIT's Division of University Advancement (UADV) is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with each other, our constituents and our broader communities. We are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices to promote even greater diversity through our employee retention and hiring, accessibility, marketing materials, constituent engagement and in pursuit of our philanthropic goals.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) works closely with university administrators, department leadership, faculty, and the CFR team to raise necessary support for identified priorities. This individual is responsible for initiating, cultivating, and stewarding philanthropic relationships with local and national corporations and foundations while building successful internal partnerships across the university. Focusing on corporations and foundations capable of contributing gifts of at least $5,000 per year, this individual will build connections between existing and newly identified funding opportunities and appropriate academic and advancement partners.

Reporting to the AVP of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Assistant Director will identify and evaluate potential new funding prospects and support faculty, staff, administrators, and student groups in drafting LOIs, concept papers, and other solicitation materials; initiate and cultivate relationships with corporations and foundations; lead high-level stewardship to corporate and foundation donors through quality written reports and related communications; and support project development to position campus partners for funding requests. The Assistant Director will also work collaboratively with other members of the Corporate and Foundation Relations team, as well as with the institute-wide University Advancement team on behalf of RIT. This position offers the right candidate the opportunity to grow and advance at a world-class university that is rapidly growing and transforming the world around us.

The Division of University Advancement operates in a team-oriented environment and the Assistant Director will serve as a key member of this team. The Assistant Director is expected to work collaboratively and seek ways to increase effectiveness and efficiency to reach yearly metrics.