Associate Director Corporate Relations

Associate Director Corporate Relations

Job no : 536199

Work type : Officer of Administration

Location : Eugene, OR, Portland, OR

Categories : Administrative / Professional, Business Administration / Management, Communications / Public Relations / Marketing, Development, Planning / Project Management

Department : University Advancement

Appointment Type and Duration : Regular, Ongoing

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Compensation Band : OS-OA07-Fiscal Year 2025-2026

FTE : 1.0

Hybrid eligible, can be based in Eugene or Portland

Application Review Begins

January 12, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application that includes :

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement.
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
• Three professional references with contact information. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't think you meet every preferred qualification. Use your materials to show us how your skills and qualities will translate into this position and your passion for work in higher education.

Department Summary

University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon's (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.

The Office of Development as part of University Advancement has a mission to maximize philanthropic impact at the University of Oregon. We do this by identifying, connecting, and engaging alumni and friends around the globe with passions to advance the vision and priorities of the University.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Corporate Relations (ADCR), as part of UA's Central Development Research Programs team, works to engage regional businesses and corporations with university fundraising priorities, research initiatives, and academic programming.

This position is dedicated to increasing corporate philanthropy and engagement across the university's academic, research, and community programming. The ADCR works collaboratively with UA colleagues and university faculty and staff to identify new corporate prospects aligned with key university priorities and strategically cultivate corporations for giving and other support opportunities. The ADCR will be responsible for meeting corporate revenue and engagement goals as they relate to the strategic needs of the university and assigned schools, units, institutes, and museums.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Relations, this position will research, organize, and manage an active corporate portfolio of 25-30 small- to mid-size corporations, with a special focus on engaging companies in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The ADCR will focus on soliciting gifts and / or grants ranging from $10,000 - $99,999, including responding to Corporate Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and developing proposals, letters of interest, and other collateral for various university programs. Occasional work with corporations giving at higher levels is possible, depending upon corporate prospect interests, but is not a primary focus of this position.

Critical to the success of the ADCR will be the ability to effectively research corporate prospects and identify areas of alignment within university programming, collaborate with university faculty and staff on corporate cultivation and solicitation, and develop strong promotional materials and proposals with corporate interests in mind. This position will need to engage closely with university's research office, fine art and natural history museums, libraries, and various centers and institutes.

Travel between UO campuses in Portland and Eugene and to various corporate sites around the region will be a significant part of this position's work.

Minimum Requirements

Professional Competencies

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Exempt : Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.

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Advertised : December 15, 2025 Pacific Standard Time

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