Assistant Director, Grants and Foundations

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Job Title

Assistant Director, Grants and Foundations

Department

Wexner Center for Arts | Advancement

The Assistant Director, Grants and Foundations will function as an integral member of the Wexner Center for the Art’s (WCA) Advancement team, reporting to the Senior Director Grants and Foundation and working directly with content specialist within the different departments of WCA, WCA staff, and internal partners of The Ohio State University (i.e. Office of Research, Office of Sponsored Programs, central university Advancement, and unit-based grants teams/personnel) to ensure the development and submission of competitive proposals to private foundation, governmental prospects and all other granting organizations nationally and internationally. Together with the Senior Director Grants and Foundation, the candidate will be responsible for identifying, researching and writing grants and proposals for viable funding opportunities for the Wexner Center for the Arts within and beyond the Ohio State University. Success in this role requires partnering with all WCA units, central university Advancement, and external partners to increase philanthropic support for the WCA.

This role is expected to have exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent writing, editing, project management abilities, and attention to detail. Must be highly self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit; professionally versed in grantsmanship; detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines; versed in use of MS office products; and able to work a flexible schedule. The successful candidate will be a super user of various systems, including Tessitura, TAS (The Advancement System), Workday, DocuSign, among others.

Position manages life-cycle grant activity, from proposal to closeout stage, including all aspects of proposals, grant budgeting, narrative formation, any/all subsequent award reporting, and grant closeout processes.

All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies: leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication/interpersonal effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related art history or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in developing proposals and securing grants/gifts from private and/or public funders.
  
  

Desired Qualifications (We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)

• Experience in developing proposals and securing grants/gifts from private and/or public funders.
• Experience working in cultural, museum environment and higher education.
• Excellent writing and communications skills and presentation in English
  
  

Additional Information

The target hiring range for this job profile is $ $53,800 - $71,700 The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Using the job catalog add the

Function - Development and Engagement

Sub Function - Development

Band - Individual Contributor - Specialized

Level - S2

Location:

Wexner Center for the Arts (0386)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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