ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. John Jay is laser-focused on fueling the success of our exceptional student scholars pursuing a justice-focused education. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students, nearly fifty percent of whom are first in their family to attend college, and many of them are immigrants or children of immigrants.
The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY and offers bachelor's and master's degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in a multicultural academic environment and are committed to cementing our culture of pride, distinction, and excellence.
POSITION OVERVIEW
On behalf of the John Jay College Foundation, Inc., the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) secures sustainable philanthropy, builds transformational relationships, and advances powering partnerships in alignment with John Jay College of Criminal Justice’s mission, vision, and values. Anchored in a People-First culture, the OIA is a team-oriented division that upholds collaboration, invests in each other’s successes, and cements the College’s identity, innovation, and impact through private support. A key element in this purposeful work is promoting Community Success—an unwavering commitment to student success, faculty advancement, and staff support. As an integral part of this extraordinary higher education enterprise, OIA raises vital funds and resources that fuel the achievements of students and support the holistic success of our vibrant academic community.
Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations (DFCR), will inspire the Foundation and Corporate Relations team with visionary leadership, create a comprehensive program to secure transformational support for the College’s top priorities, and develop strategy plan for a robust pipeline of donors and prospects. Our Foundation and Corporate Relations area represents the largest current funding source within the John Jay College Foundation, Inc., and, therefore, it is a significant opportunity for growth. With currently two direct reports, the DFCR will lead, guide, and partner with the Associate Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations (ADFCR) and Grants Writer/Administrator to build philanthropic relationships and implement a strategic and tactical plan to successfully identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors/prospects and compellingly report on contributions. The DFCR will manage a portfolio of local and national corporations, foundations, and government agencies that have the capacity, affinity, and inclination to support the College. Equally important, the DFCR will serve as a subject matter expert on foundation and corporate relations, implement national trends as appropriate, and regularly partner with campus departments/units to further cement a culture of philanthropy, ensure grants compliance, and accelerate the success of priorities and student learning communities through fiscal sustainability.
Specific responsibilities include:
Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office, and this position is based in New York, NY.
Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Directs College corporate and foundation relations strategy and operations.
Job Title Name: Development Corporate and Foundation Relations Director
Higher Education Officer
Exempt
$115,333 - 124,565
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
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