Associate Director of Corporation and Foundation Relations, University Advancement
Job no: 563343
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: San Marcos
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Fundraising & Alumni Relations, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Job Overview
The Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (Associate Director) supports the design, implementation, and management of a comprehensive development plan focused on expanding and enhancing corporate, foundation and individual donor relationships. The Associate Director reports to the Senior Director of Development (Senior Director) and will support and direct activities to increase corporate, foundation and individual giving to meet the fundraising and strategic goals of California State University San Marcos (CSUSM).
This position, with an optional hybrid schedule, is part of a centralized development team taking the primary lead on identifying, cultivating, securing and stewarding philanthropic support focused on ensuring knowledge, mastery, achievement, and success are distributed equitably across the university; and that diversity and inclusion are systematically leveraged to catalyze student learning, social justice, educational excellence and institutional excellence. This position will focus on growing corporate, foundation and individual support to expand equity focused programming throughout the campus. The Associate Director will also oversee the corporate sponsorships for signature events on campus, working to expand corporate support that is in line with CSUSM's values around diversity, inclusion, equity, and innovation to support student success.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
Position Summary
Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (Administrator I)
This is a full-time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President.
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,167 - $7,334 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,135 - $12,288 per month
Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Application Process
This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on November 12, 2026.
