Senior Director of Development and Research Funding
- Western University of Health Sciences
- Pomona, CA, USA
- Nov 12, 2025
Job Description
Senior Director of Development and Research Funding
Posting Number: A00936
Campus:
Department: 5501-External Relations
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $130,000.00 Annually
Maximum $160,000.00 Annually
Job Summary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- In-depth knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, stewardship, alumni engagement, and grant/foundation fundraising.
- Familiarity with advancement database systems (Raiser’s Edge, RENXT, or Banner).
- Knowledge of federal and institutional regulations relevant to fundraising and research (FERPA, HIPAA).
- Awareness of CASE standards and professional ethical guidelines.
- Advanced proposal development and grant writing skills for individual and research fundraising.
- Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication abilities.
- Strong strategic planning, project management, and leadership skills.
- ·Advanced organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to:
- Close major and principal gifts consistently.
- Lead and collaborate with faculty, deans, and senior administrators.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
- Mentor colleagues and support team success.
- Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions.
- Represent WesternU with integrity, professionalism, and credibility.
- Work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across sectors.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working for an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 6–8 years of progressive fundraising experience, including securing major and principal gifts. Demonstrated success in grant writing and obtaining foundation or private funding for research. Supervisory or mentoring experience in a development office preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred in a relevant field.
Posting Date: 11/10/2025
Closing Date: 11/10/2026
Essential Job Duties
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/34893
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Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets.
For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.
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