Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement and CEO of the Tower Foundation, the Associate Director of Development for Corporate and Foundation Relations assists in the planning and implementation of engagement strategies and initiatives to advance the university's mission, priorities, and interests. This position works to secure philanthropic support for SJSU with annual goals for fundraising and related metrics. The incumbent collaborates with development colleagues to identify promising projects; and helps with the submission, design as needed. This position has dotted line reporting to and receives work direction from the Executive Director of Corporate Foundation Relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively partner with CFR Directors to expand corporate giving channels through coordinated outreach strategies
• Manage to annual goals for fundraising outcomes based on established metrics
• Develop and execute sound strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward funders
• Initiate contact, execute appropriate and timely actions for solicitation and closure.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Alumni Association, and Development
• Actively manage a prospect/funder portfolio with annual goals for fundraising outcomes based on established metrics
• Work collaboratively with SJSU student organizations, alumni, and companies to increase sponsorship funding opportunities
• Monitor strategic corporate business priorities, corporate social responsibility initiatives, talent needs, existing university partnerships, CFR trends and best practices, then report for ongoing CFR team awareness
• Assist campus departments and colleagues with external stakeholder engagement
• Collaborate with stewardship colleagues with donor stewardship efforts particularly pertaining to assigned college/unit/project and help promote a culture of gratitude among internal and external constituents
• Draft correspondence to organizations and external stakeholders
• Gather data and prepare funding briefs and reports in response to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and implement logistics for meetings, visits, and convenings with funders
• Participate in staff, functional and strategy meetings including prospect review sessions, and attend conferences, seminars, and other development training as feasible and appropriate
• Support administrative functions of corporate and foundation relations and grant administration
• Engage in campus and college activities relevant to the fundraising mission for the University

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Title IX issues
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Unquestionable integrity and commitment to professional ethics
• High level of initiative, attention to detail, and organization skills
• Ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Skillful in successfully managing multiple projects on tight deadlines and under pressure in a dynamic and open environment
• Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite and ability to utilize fundraising database programs, and learn new tech platforms for project management
• Ability to be flexible
• Excellent customer service skills and public relations
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising in higher education
• Ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward funding prospects
• Ability to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other constituents

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience
• One year of higher education, alumni engagement, development, or not for profit experience
• Experience working independently and as part of team

Preferred Qualifications

• SJSU Alum
• Excellent written communication skills
• Higher Education fundraising or similar alumni or development experience
• Basic understanding of fundraising principles and best practice

Compensation

Classification: Administrator I
Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,350/month - $7,668/month
CSU Salary Range: $4,135/month - $12,288/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: August 18, 2025 through September 2, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

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Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment, and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

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Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.