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Assistant Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Engineering (VPUR)
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College Park, Maryland
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Full-Time
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$89K - $105K
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Development & Advancement
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September 7th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring an Assistant Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Engineering (VPUR). The role focuses on cultivating and soliciting corporate and foundation gifts of $25,000 or more, managing institutional partnerships across the eight engineering departments, and enhancing the Corporate Partners Program. The Assistant Director develops prospect pipelines and provides fundraising support for student groups and key college programs while working closely with school leadership and donors.
Highlights
- Assist in achieving corporate and foundation giving goals for the A. James Clark School of Engineering.
- Cultivate and solicit multifaceted institutional partnerships, including gifts starting at $25,000.
- Manage and strengthen the Clark School Corporate Partners Program and oversee related events.
- Collaborate with department chairs, school leadership, and advise on volunteer board engagement.
- Provide fundraising support for student groups, competition teams, and critical college programs like the Capstone Design Expo.
- Develop and execute prospect pipeline strategies alongside the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations.
- Required proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
- Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of professional development, fundraising, or external relations experience.
- Successful candidates should have knowledge of advancement and donor relations policies, strong communication and strategic planning skills, and ability to engage with senior executives.
- Salary range is $88,800 to $105,171 with benefits; the role requires evening, weekend work and frequent local and occasional national travel.
Assistant Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Engineering (VPUR) Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Assistant Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, for the A. James Clark School of Engineering is responsible for assisting in achieving the unit goals for corporate and foundation giving, and representing the school strategically to the corporate and foundation communities. The Assistant Director of Development cultivates and solicits new, multifaceted institutional partnerships at all levels and maximizes the return on investment by our partners.
In addition to focusing on school and campus-wide priorities, they work with all eight engineering departments as well as several school units, programs and projects. The Assistant Director interfaces regularly with department chairs and school leadership, including advising on best practices for engaging volunteer boards. The Assistant Director is responsible for soliciting gifts from corporate, foundation, and institutional donors giving a minimum of $25,000 and including many larger, more comprehensive partnerships. Success metrics include but are not limited to revenue attainment, number of solicitations and secured gifts, and number of meetings with current and prospective funders. In conjunction with the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, they will develop a prospect pipeline and related strategies to maximize engagement and opportunities for investment by corporate, foundation and association funders with the Clark School.
The Assistant Director manages and seeks ways to continually enhance the Clark School Corporate Partners Program, including strengthening relationships with current and prospective members, soliciting membership gifts, providing benefits and member support, ensuring proper recognition and overseeing Corporate Partner events. The Assistant Director also provides strategic and administrative fundraising support for student groups and competition teams, including advising them on their case for support and sponsor communications. As a key member of the Engineering Advancement Office, the Assistant Director supports critical college programs such as the Capstone Design Expo.
This position will be required to work evening and weekend hours. Also, frequent local travel, and occasional national travel is required.
Preferences:
-Experience in higher education and/or industry.
-Demonstrated success establishing and stewarding relationships with corporations.
-Proven fundraising track record, especially with gifts above $50,000.
Physical Demands:
-Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
-Ability to work some evenings and weekends as necessary
-Frequent local travel, and occasional national travel is required.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
*This position does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be able to provide proof of ongoing eligibility to work in the USA.
The Assistant Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, for the A. James Clark School of Engineering is responsible for assisting in achieving the unit goals for corporate and foundation giving, and representing the school strategically to the corporate and foundation communities. The Assistant Director of Development cultivates and solicits new, multifaceted institutional partnerships at all levels and maximizes the return on investment by our partners.
In addition to focusing on school and campus-wide priorities, they work with all eight engineering departments as well as several school units, programs and projects. The Assistant Director interfaces regularly with department chairs and school leadership, including advising on best practices for engaging volunteer boards. The Assistant Director is responsible for soliciting gifts from corporate, foundation, and institutional donors giving a minimum of $25,000 and including many larger, more comprehensive partnerships. Success metrics include but are not limited to revenue attainment, number of solicitations and secured gifts, and number of meetings with current and prospective funders. In conjunction with the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, they will develop a prospect pipeline and related strategies to maximize engagement and opportunities for investment by corporate, foundation and association funders with the Clark School.
The Assistant Director manages and seeks ways to continually enhance the Clark School Corporate Partners Program, including strengthening relationships with current and prospective members, soliciting membership gifts, providing benefits and member support, ensuring proper recognition and overseeing Corporate Partner events. The Assistant Director also provides strategic and administrative fundraising support for student groups and competition teams, including advising them on their case for support and sponsor communications. As a key member of the Engineering Advancement Office, the Assistant Director supports critical college programs such as the Capstone Design Expo.
This position will be required to work evening and weekend hours. Also, frequent local travel, and occasional national travel is required.
Preferences:
-Experience in higher education and/or industry.
-Demonstrated success establishing and stewarding relationships with corporations.
-Proven fundraising track record, especially with gifts above $50,000.
Physical Demands:
-Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
-Ability to work some evenings and weekends as necessary
-Frequent local travel, and occasional national travel is required.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
*This position does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be able to provide proof of ongoing eligibility to work in the USA.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional development, fundraising or external relations experience.
Other: The position may or may not involve supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Knowledge of advancement, donor, or alumni relations policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Skill in problem solving and strategic planning.
Skill in problem solving and strategic planning.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to interact with donors and senior-level executives and administrators required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and strong adherence to deadlines required.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Resume & Cover Letter
Best Consideration Date: September 25, 2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPUR-SCU Development
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$88,800-$105,171
Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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