Assistant Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations

• Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services 1

Time Basis

• Full Time 1

Job no: 562893
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Full Time

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

The Assistant Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations develops and manages a portfolio of corporate and private foundation prospects and partners to secure philanthropic support for university priorities. The position collaborates with university leadership, faculty, and staff to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive proposals, cultivate and steward relationships, and advance strategic fundraising initiatives that support the university’s mission.

• Build and independently manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects, driving all phases of the development life cycle: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal, with responsibility for securing annual renewals and new entry- and mid-level philanthropic investments in support of university priorities.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to research, write, coordinate, and submit grant applications, proposals, and letters of inquiry, with a focus on entry- and mid-level awards ranging from $10,000 to $75,000. Lead the proposal development process with grant seekers and ensure alignment with university policies, approval requirements, and gift and grant compliance standards.
• Lead prospect cultivation and stewardship activities, including campus visits, in-person and virtual meetings, presentation materials for corporate and foundation representatives, and the development of impact reports. Create and maintain the CFR Linked In page to promote external philanthropic engagement, and produce the CFR Grant Opportunities Digest to increase campus awareness of philanthropic opportunities and Final date to receive applicationss.

University Development

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Advancement Professional II

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range:
  The hiring range for this position is $5,274 (Step #1) - $6,303(Step #10) per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
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