About Us:

At the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF), our mission is to connect passion with possibility, inspire generosity, and support greatness at the University of Minnesota by placing donors at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make. UMF is a nonprofit organization responsible for raising and managing gifts to the University of Minnesota. 

For more information about UMF, please visit https://give.umn.edu/about/about-umf.

About the role:

Under general direction, participates in all corporate and foundation grant and operations management and administration including grant or project review, project management, problem solving, staff relations, and external/donor relations. The grants process ranges from proposal preparation assistance and submission, to providing effective charitable grant management administration in compliance with University and Foundation gift acceptance policies.

The Charitable Grants and Operations Administrator is responsible for coordinating the timely day to day work flow of information for Corporate and Foundation Engagement (CFE) through its processes and database. The position is accountable for developing and providing timely and concise ongoing communications with all internal and external parties involved in the charitable grant continuum from grant submission to post award.

What you’ll do:

Grant Proposal Research and Submission (30%)

• Research new grant proposal opportunities and maintain list of open grants.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries on how to apply for grants, and manage the shared charitable grants email account for the CFE team.
• Provide resource materials to faculty and staff to complete and submit grant proposals and applications.
• Assist with curation and management of campus-wide RFP list in coordination with CFE team to send out monthly foundation and corporate RFP list to colleges/units/campuses.

Gift and Grant Agreement Project Management (45%)

• Act as the central hub and project manager for charitable grant administration at UMF, collaborating with Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA), UMF Finance, and Director of Corporate and Foundation Engagement Operations.
• Review and process incoming donor provided grant documents and proposals to assure gift acceptance compliance. Highlight areas of concern, recommend edits, and process.
• Coordinate with UMF Finance, collegiate units, and private sector partners to process all necessary documentation for charitable grants/gifts and track and manage fund reporting requirements.
• Manage monthly corporate and foundation pledge reminder process, reports and statements.

Advancement Operations and Project Management (25%)

• Manage content additions to the Charitable Grant Hub with communications staff.
• Serve as project coordinator for updates and improvements, reports and analysis involving: DMS, Sponsored Projects or Sponsored Financial Reporting, new fund queries, and others. 
• Manage updates and changes to CFE Administration Tab and Tableau dashboard.
• In coordination with the VP and Director of CFE Operations, develop, manage, and maintain CFE budget.

We take care of you:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and pharmacy coverage; life insurance; retirement; long-term care insurance; and disability coverage.
• Come. Work. Stay. Play. The U of M is conveniently accessible by light rail, bus, and bike. And we offer discounted bus transportation through our “U-Pass” program.
• The University of Minnesota embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus at least two years of experience.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities and experience.
• Experience using a donor or customer database and demonstrated database management skills.
• Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information, and to devise and prepare impact reports and/or presentations.
• Ability to handle sensitive material in a confidential manner and to maintain data integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing for both internal and external audiences.

Diversity:

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted online through the U of M Careers site. To submit your application, please follow this link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/364922. If you have any difficulties or questions while applying feel free to contact Maggie Runciman at maggie@umn.edu.