Careers at Chatham
Assistant/Associate Director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Grants
| Job # | 1485 |
| Job Title | Assistant/Associate Director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Grants |
| Division | University Advancement |
| Status | Full-Time Regular |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Hours | Full-Time |
| Chatham University, a thriving, dynamic institution with three colleges and one school - Chatham College for Women and the co-educational College for Graduate Studies and College for Continuing and Professional Studies, and School of Sustainability and the Environment - currently seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Corporate, Foundation & Government Grants. This position plays a key role in implementing a strategic fundraising plan focused on foundation, corporate and government prospects.
Primary responsibilities include: - Identifying and researching grant opportunities - Monitoring proposal deadlines - Preparing and editing compelling proposals and other documents required for cultivation and stewardship - Managing proposal submissions and a proposal tracking system - Overseeing administrative aspects of the corporate, foundation and government development process - Coordinate stewardship of funders including completing reports and organizing campus visits Primary qualifications include: - Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree/some graduate work preferred - 3-5 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in an academic environment - Demonstrated ability to raise significant funds from corporations, foundations and government sources for varied institutional needs - Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and familiarity with donor management systems - Superior oral and written communication skills - Ability and willingness to travel |
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| Chatham University offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, including tuition remission for qualified personnel, and a generous retirement plan. | |
Interested candidates should submit a resume or academic vita, a cover letter with salary requirements, and the names of three professional references to:
Chatham University
Human Resource Department
Job#_____
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Or e-mail to: chathr@chatham.edu
(If using electronic mail, please send as WORD document)