Corporate Relations Director - Higher Ed. jobs in South Bend, IN

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Corporate and Foundation Relations Research Analyst.

Applications will be accepted until 1/25/2022.

The Corporate and Foundation Relations Research Analyst is a member of the Prospect and Research Strategy team supporting the fundraising efforts of the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR). The Research Analyst will assess philanthropic capacity and funding priorities to guide strategies for proposal development through research, analysis, and effective communication of data.
Why you will love this role: Your work will directly contribute to the future of Notre Dame by supporting ground-breaking research and related endeavors that help Notre Dame continue its mission to be a "Force for Good" in the world. In this dynamic role there is opportunity to innovate how CFR prospect research can be most impactful to the CFR fundraisers, and leadership looks to you to inform prioritization and influence research strategy. You will work within two outstanding teams - Prospect and Research Strategy and Corporate and Foundation Relations - and benefit from their thought partnership and experience to reach shared goals and develop professionally. If you thrive on variety, you'll enjoy working on short-term projects like information requests to long-term analysis of companies, foundations, other universities, historical data, and emerging trends. Most importantly, if you value building relationships within your teams as well as with a variety of other constituents including front line fundraisers, leadership, and others across Development, this may be the role for you!
What you bring to the role:

• Excellent research (both quantitative and qualitative), analytical, and data communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• High level of attention to detail and excellent follow up
• Ability to manage both short and long-term initiatives within a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills to form partnerships with a variety of constituencies.

Key goals and activities:

• Research and analyze the existing portfolio of foundation and corporate relationships to maximize philanthropy
• Develop research reports and presentation materials to guide strategy and proposal development
• Identify, research, and qualify new foundation and corporate prospects with the potential to transform Notre Dame's research and programs with a grant or gift
• Respond to requests from colleagues with research reports to qualify top prospects and inform engagement and proposal strategies
• Benchmark against peers to uncover new opportunities and industry trends in foundations and corporate philanthropy
• Develop expertise and insight into the university's research and programmatic areas of excellence

This is a hybrid role, requiring several days in-office each week (the other days may be worked remotely). As you work to directly support the mission of Notre Dame, we are working to support you. To learn more about working at the University of Notre Dame, from our inclusive environment, professional growth opportunities, and outstanding benefits programs (including our amazing 403B, educational benefits, and health programs), visit our HR Homepage to learn more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• 3 - 4 years related experience (professional or graduate school)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google sheets
• Demonstrated experience in research and analysis of various industry sectors
• Advanced analytical skills to synthesize a high volume of information from a variety of sources and perform complex analysis to interpret financial data, identify philanthropic patterns, and relationships among individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required

Preferred Qualifications:
One or more of these qualifications may enhance the potential to be considered a top candidate:

• Strong quantitative skills and/or modeling preferred
• Experience in consulting, financial or marketing analysis preferred
• Experience using enterprise information systems (such as BSR/Sungard ADVANCE, Salesforce, etc.) preferred
• Masters degree; beneficial fields of study include finance, management, accounting or economics

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S221202. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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