Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to identify, cultivate, and secure funding from corporate and foundation donors for ongoing university projects.
- Oversee and support the Coordinator in facilitating faculty-driven research grant applications, focusing on enhancing faculty capabilities in seeking government and other research grants.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and program officers at funding organizations, ensuring a robust pipeline of funding opportunities.
- Strategically engage with university leadership and faculty to align funding opportunities with institutional priorities.
- Manage the preparation and submission of grant proposals, ensuring high-quality, compelling submissions.
- Supervise the CFGR Coordinator, providing guidance and oversight to their activities and ensuring their growth and development within the department.
- Maintain comprehensive records of grant activities including proposals, awards, and reports, ensuring compliance with all funder requirements.
- Develop and deliver training and workshops to faculty and staff on grant writing and funding acquisition.
- Perform additional duties as necessary to support the Advancement division's goals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in fundraising, preferably within higher education.
- Demonstrated success in securing gifts and grants from corporate and foundation sources.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with an ability to manage complex projects and schedules.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write persuasively and clearly writing.
- Proficient in using fundraising databases, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teams across the university.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in donor relations and engagement within a university setting.
- Knowledge of government grant mechanisms and regulations.
Additional Position Information
- Open Until Filled
- Must be willing to consent to a background check
Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner-centered university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dominican has a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, an average class size of 16, with a small-town feeling in a park- like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.
Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all under-represented groups in higher education.
