Associate Director Foundation Relations

Associate Director Foundation Relations

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

Application Review Begins

January 5th, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application that includes (1) an online application, (2) a cover letter, and (3) a resume that addresses how they meet the minimum and / or preferred qualifications.

Applicants must also submit a writing sample. This position requires a high level of writing proficiency. Submit a 1-page excerpt of your own writing, which could include an academic paper, grant or fellowship application or other example of your choosing. You do not need to write something new, we want to see an example of something you have written for a professional or academic purpose.

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 one of our preferred qualifications. Use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

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.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of Central Development Research Programs, the Associate Director of Foundation Relations is responsible for identifying, cultivating, solicitating and stewarding private foundations with the capacity to make grants of up to $100,000. This position will assist multiple schools and units across campus, will manage a portfolio of private foundations, and will respond to queries from members of the UO community (Advancement colleagues, faculty, administrators, etc.) regarding opportunities with private foundations that may exists outside the portfolio. The primary focus of the person in this role will be identifying foundation prospects whose missions align with research, scholarship and artistic output of the university's arts, humanities and qualitative social science disciplines. This includes faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Design and Oregon Humanities Center, as well as programs in the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Museum of Natural and Cultural History and UO Libraries.

The Associate Director of Foundation Relations will manage the stewardship / reporting for foundations in their portfolio. This position will coordinate with academic partners on awarded grants to write and submit reports in coordination with funder criteria and deadlines.

The Associate Director will establish effective working relationships with school / unit fundraisers, deans, and faculty and administrative staff of the university to accomplish fundraising goals.

The Associate Director will be responsible for meeting fundraising goals as they relate to the strategic needs of the University of Oregon. Performance as measured against these goals will be evaluated annually.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Two years of professional experience in foundation and / or corporate relations at a university or other large institution OR three years' experience in a closely related field.
• Experience writing grant proposals or similar materials for foundations and / or corporations.

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.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and / or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here .

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To apply, visit https : / / careers.uoregon.edu / en-us / job / 536137

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