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The Assistant Director of Corporate Foundation and Government Support (CFGS) plays a central role in advancing Reed Colleges efforts to secure external funding from foundations government agencies and corporations. The Assistant Director of CFGS supports both institutional priorities and faculty-led initiatives including research academic programs student scholarships and fellowships and strategic college-wide projects. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. This position reports to the Director of Corporate Foundation and Government Support and is under the Vice President for College Advancement.

Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package including a comprehensive medical and dental insurance option for you (Reed pays 60% on medical and dental insurance premiums for your dependent) 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service) educational assistance for employees and their children 22 days of paid vacation paid holidays half-day Fridays in the summer and many other campus amenities. This is a full-time position with typical work hours of 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. with a one hour unpaid lunch.

Starting salary for this position is $65000 - $69000 . Pay offers are contingent upon experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment. This is an exempt position in grade 6.

Who You Are

• You are a strong communicatorskilled at writing editing and translating complex academic or technical ideas for a variety of audiences.
• You are organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• You are collaborative and service-minded able to build relationships with faculty staff funders and partners.
• You are experienced in grant writing and fundraising with knowledge of institutional prospect research budgets compliance and reporting.
• You are motivated by the challenge of aligning innovative research and institutional priorities with external funding opportunities and you bring creativity to identifying and cultivating these connections.
• You are curious and analytical attentive to current events and trends in philanthropy public funding and corporate engagement.
• You are professional and discreet exercising sound judgment in handling sensitive donor faculty student and institutional information.
• You are flexible and proactivecomfortable working independently as well as in a team and eager to grow your expertise in institutional fundraising.

What Youll Do

Draft edit and coordinate the submission of external funding requestsincluding letters of inquiry concept papers and full proposalsto foundations corporations and government agencies

Develop clear compelling written materials that convey Reed Colleges funding needs and strategic priorities

Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify potential institutional funders

Organize and participate in donor cultivation and stewardship activities and meetings

Provide guidance and support to faculty in pursuing and securing external funding for research and scholarship

Collaborate with faculty staff and the Business Office to prepare complete proposal packages including narratives budgets and supporting documentation

Maintain and monitor proposal and reporting calendars to ensure timely submissions

Manage institutional donor compliance including tracking and submitting all required reports

Plan coordinate and participate in grant-related workshops and training for faculty

Maintain accurate office records and institutional files and ensure timely updates to the CRM system

3 years of experience in grant writing institutional fundraising corporate engagement / sponsorships or sponsored research administration

Preferred Qualifications

Masters or advanced degree and / or certification in fundraising grant writing or sponsored research administration

Experience with foundation and government grant application systems

Familiarity with institutional advancement sponsored research administration corporate social responsibility or workforce development partnerships

Experience with CRM donor database or grant management platforms

Experience working in a higher education setting

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1