DIRECTOR - SPONSORED RESEARCH AND CORPORATE FOUNDATION RELATIONS

Job Summary: 

Develop, direct and execute a comprehensive, long-range sponsored research and corporate and foundation advancement program in concert with the Office of the Provost and other programs in Advancement. Provide oversight of programs of sponsored research, support faculty participation, and ensure institutional compliance with related guidelines and regulations. Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward support from the College's corporate and foundation prospects including national foundations and international corporations. Recommend and coordinate institutional contacts with corporations and foundations, working with alumni, parents, administrators, faculty, staff and volunteers to cultivate and solicit the College's corporate and foundation prospects. This position reports within the Provost’s Office, with a dotted line to Advancement.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership and oversight of Sponsored Research. Develop short- and long-term strategies to enhance College and faculty participation in programs of sponsored research; in collaboration with faculty, staff, and administrators, guide and support the development of project ideas and funding concepts. Serve as grants officer for all federal and state grants; oversee annual certification of effort on grants. Interpret guidelines and regulations and provide general oversight related to compliance and legal/ethical issues connected with sponsored research; initiate the development and revision of related policies. Participate in setting the administrative overhead and fringe benefits rates for grants and recommend waivers of F&A costs; distribute cost share funds in accordance with institutional needs. Oversee sponsored research budget and develop and submit budget recommendations.
2. Provide guidance to and serve as administrative officer of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Biosafety Committee and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Hold signatory authority related to the work of these committees, with responsibility for delegation of such authority to chairs as needed.
3. Design and execute a strategic multi-year and annual plan for the Corporate and Foundation Relations program, to help establish and reach or exceed goals. Collaborate closely with advancement team members to ensure coordinated cultivation and solicitation of corporate and foundation prospects for a prioritized series of needs. Monitor departmental progress against established goals, prioritize departmental initiatives and ensure that department activity is closely coordinated with college goals.
4. In collaboration with the Director of Donor Relations, develop and manage corporate and foundation stewardship program aimed at maintaining and enhancing donor relationships. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the submission of timely reports and renewal proposals.
5. Establish broad-based relationships with public and private funding agencies, leveraging trustee, alumni, faculty, staff, and parent contacts.
6. Develop and implement a vigorous program of corporate and foundation visits to maintain and enhance relationships with the College's core group of prospects, and to initiate relationships with a strategically selected group of new prospects. Utilize current technology to record, monitor, and report on all aspects of relationship management.
7. Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful College community. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
8. Develop and record prospect strategies and ensure implementation of necessary actions and activities to meet strategic goals. Coordinate the development of briefing materials and proposals for meetings and solicitations. Recommend and help plan visits by trustees, the President, vice-president and other key fundraisers. Recommend best approach and pairing of College representatives. Accompany leaders on visits as appropriate, ensure steps identified from visits are followed up.
9. Support the Vice President of College Advancement, the Provost, the Executive Director for Government, Community, and Constituent Relations, Career Development and Exploration, and appropriate Deans of the College in their interactions with high-level institutional donors and manage all subsequent stewardship and proposal activity with like donors.
10. Develop and implement an effective communications plan to promote the College's interest in building relationships with corporations, foundations and public funding agencies. The plan will complement and leverage the overall development department communications plan.
11. Monitor the appropriate departmental business, foundation, sponsored research, and fund-raising publications to alert the administration to trends or issues that might affect the institution and to advise faculty and staff on funding opportunities in line with college-based priorities.
12. Collaborate with staff in the provost’s office, advancement, and budget and finance to create and maintain a protocol to incorporate foundation, corporate, and sponsored research tracking and proposals.

 Qualifications: 

A bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years previous experience in corporate and foundation relations and/or sponsored programs administration; expertise in government and/or private sector funding opportunities in support of higher education and research; knowledge of federal, state and institutional regulations and polices governing administration of research programs, grants and contracts; strong organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact within a diverse and inclusive environment; ability to solve problems strategically, demonstrated success in managing multiple projects, and the ability to represent the College effectively within and outside of the College community, and to travel and attend College functions during and after normal business hours are required. A minimum of three years of direct Corporate and Foundation Relations and Sponsored Research experience, a master's degree, and previous experience working in an institution of higher education are preferred.

This position is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or humanresources@ithaca.edu. 

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Range:

$90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:
    • Healthcare including vision and dental
    • Generous Paid Time Off Policies
    • 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution 
    • EAP
    • Flexible Work Plans
    • Educational Benefits
    • Career-Enhancing Trainings
    • For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness 

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy.   This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.
 

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000