Director of Development, Corporate Relations

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $108K - $120K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ March 2nd, 2026

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University of California, Irvine is hiring a Director of Development, Corporate Relations. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to build and maintain partnerships with corporations and corporate foundations, facilitating collaboration between industry and university schools and units to enhance fundraising and institutional engagement.

Highlights

Develop institution-level corporate relations strategies and support Central Advancement’s corporate programming.
Serve as a liaison between industry, university schools, faculty, and administrative offices to foster corporate partnerships.
Target fundraising goals starting at $500K in year 3, increasing to $1M by year 5 through collaborative efforts.
Require advanced knowledge of corporate and foundation fundraising principles with strong communication and project management skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce or a comparable donor/prospect database system.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 3-5 years of professional development or fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.
Preferred experience includes corporate and foundation relations, strategic planning, and understanding of academic and research university environments.
Compensation range is $108,100 to $120,000 annually.
Role may involve long hours, local/regional/national travel, and occasional driving as required.
Commitment to compliance with employment policies including background checks and vaccination requirements.