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  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.

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 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.

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience. Two years of professional experience in corporate and/or foundation 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 corporations and/or foundations.

Working with corporate prospects:
Ability to identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate prospects and build relationships with key constituents connected with the university. Ability to work with university faculty and professional staff to understand priorities and programmatic needs in order to identify potential corporate partners and sponsors. Portfolio Management:
Ability to research and identify corporate prospects based on university priorities and giving opportunities. Ability to manage portfolio and develop strategies for engaging with corporations and regularly use CRM database and other tools to find and update prospect information. Writing, editing, and…