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Oregon State University Foundation

Director, Corporate Relations

Oregon State University Foundation, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97333


OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY:

Oregon State is an internationally recognized public research university, ranked in the top 1.4% of universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings. Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state’s land grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to also have sea grant, space grant and sun grant designations. Committed to teaching, research, and outreach and engagement, Oregon State University promotes economic, social, cultural and environmental progress for the people of Oregon, the nation and the world.

OSU has two campuses located in Corvallis and Bend as well as Extension programs in all 36 Oregon counties, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and a deep portfolio of activity in Portland. Ranked among the top 10 college towns in the nation, Corvallis is one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the country, situated 90 miles south of Portland. Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose — making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond.

Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 35,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries and has the privilege and responsibility of providing high-quality, affordable education to our students. About a quarter of all OSU students are among the first generation in their families to attend college. Home to 11 colleges, OSU students can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs, including over 110 online programs offered through Oregon State Ecampus.

With more than $480 million in competitive research grants and contracts in 2023, and guided by the university’s new strategic plan "Prosperity Widely Shared," Oregon State continues to lead the way in practical, problem-solving research and innovation that improves lives, protects natural resources and drives economic growth to transform our future for the better.

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION:

The OSU Foundation partners with the university to engage the OSU community, inspire investment and steward resources to enhance the university’s impact. The OSU Foundation, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023, is a nonprofit organization, separate from the university, and governed by a Board of Trustees.

As of June 30, 2024, the Foundation holds assets surpassing $1.2 billion and manages an endowment of $917+ million. Donors gave $200.3 million in fiscal year 2024.

The OSU Foundation, under the leadership of CEO and President Shawn L. Scoville, seeks to build on this momentum to support OSU’s aspirations, establish industry-leading fundraising and engagement growth and further energize donors, alumni and volunteers to engage with the university.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer, at the OSU Foundation, the Director will serve as the Foundation’s chief industry partner strategist and collaborator with the University’s newly created office of Economic Development & Industry Relations. The Director will work closely with the President, Provost, Vice President of Research, and the Associate Vice President for Economic Development and Industry Relations to support their work with industry leaders.

This position is charged with providing strategic support and assistance to the University in its efforts to increase its engagement with and philanthropic support from the private sector, effectively developing strategic partnerships, and fostering alignment of industry partnering efforts across the Foundation and University.

This position will be responsible for establishing and leading relationships with the university’s top 20 corporate supporters in collaboration with existing OSUF relationship managers and unit-based industry relations officers and will help build connections between leaders of those corporations and OSU’s senior officers, including the President, Provost and Vice President of Research.

WORK LOCATION:

The work location for this position is the OSU Foundation’s Corvallis, Oregon office. The Foundation offers a hybrid approach combining remote and in-office work days.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

While specific metrics for this position will be developed in collaboration between OSUF leadership, the Provost, Vice President for Research, and the AVP for Economic Development & Industry Relations, the primary success metric will be driving higher levels of corporate research investment and philanthropy across the University.

KEY PARTNERS:

Associate Vice President for Economic Development & Industry Relations

Senior Vice President for Development and Chief Development Officer

Vice President for Research & Innovation

DESIRED TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

The ideal candidate will be an inquisitive and entrepreneurial professional motivated by the opportunity to build a vision and strategy for industry relations in close partnership with the Foundation and University staff.

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree is required.

CORE VALUES:

We strive to be one of the best places to work in the country. Our core values reflect our approach to work and to each other.

What We Offer:

Annual salary range starting at $140,000

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Comprehensive Benefits:

a comprehensive total compensation package, which includes:

A monthly employer contribution towards benefits

A monthly employer match for a health savings account

An impressive 17% employer contribution to retirement plan (based on qualified earnings)

A generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

A robust Educational Assistance program

Two exceptional employee discount programs

Professional Growth:

At OSU Foundation, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We provide ongoing training and opportunities for advancement.

Innovative Work Environment:

Join a team of talented professionals in a stimulating and collaborative work atmosphere.

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