Notre Dame Data Science · 1 day ago
Assistant Director of Operations, Foundation Relations
Notre Dame, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$0/yr - $70K/yrThe University of Notre Dame is a vibrant, mission-driven community committed to fostering an environment of care. They seek an Assistant Director of Operations for Foundation Relations to provide critical support in proposal development and operational oversight, ensuring effective engagement with philanthropic foundations.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner on the drafting and editing of grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and related documents to ensure quality, compelling narratives, and alignment with specific funder preferences
Lead the creation of customized engagement materials for high-priority funders
Provide light design and graphics support for proposals and supplementary materials as needed
Engage closely with faculty and FR Directors to support the drafting, editing, and timely submission of high-quality reports to foundation funders
Collaborate with the Corporate and Foundation Relations Regional Associate to maintain a robust repository of reporting templates, timelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across all reports
In partnership with the FR team, faculty, and Notre Dame Research (NDR) colleagues, monitor, manage, and streamline proposal submission timelines, reporting deadlines, and stewardship deliverables
Serve as the FR liaison for Notre Dame Research’s Limited Submissions process pertaining to foundation grants
Lead benchmarking efforts to ensure FR operations continue to align with professional best practices, particularly regarding the ethical and efficient use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in foundation relations
Collaborate with campus partners to provide training sessions and resources for faculty and staff on foundation engagement and grant writing best practices
Co-develop toolkits, LOI templates, faculty roadmaps, and a repository of successful proposal samples to strengthen internal grant-seeking capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Proven experience in professional writing/editing
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and external partners
Proficiency in standard office software and ability to utilize basic graphic design tools for professional documents
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Proven experience in grant writing, proposal development, or professional writing/editing, preferably within a higher education or non-profit fundraising environment
Familiarity with foundational research processes (e.g., submission timelines, reporting, stewardship)
Demonstrated ability to develop and streamline operational processes and/or experience with project management
Company
Notre Dame Data Science
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Founded in 2016
11-50 employees
Funding
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