Project Manager, Corporate & Foundations Relations

West Virginia University Foundation • Morgantown, WV

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a mission-driven organization advancing education, healthcare, and research across West Virginia. As Project Manager for Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR), you will play a central role in executing high-impact corporate and foundation partnerships, ensuring complex, cross-functional initiatives that support institutional priorities are delivered with precision, accountability, and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2-4 years in project management, operations, or grants administration (experience in complex organizations strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate and align cross-functional partners
• Experience with CRM systems (Blackbaud and/or Salesforce preferred) and process optimization

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of corporate and foundation engagements, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and successful delivery of high-impact proposals, grant activity, and stewardship reporting
• Establish and drive project frameworks, timelines, and accountability structures across a complex set of concurrent initiatives
• Oversee and execute post-award processes, including documentation, approvals, and fund setup, ensuring compliance and operational excellence
• Lead reporting strategy and execution, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality reports to funding partners
• Own and continuously enhance core CFR operational systems, including CRM data integrity, reporting infrastructure, and workflow processes
• Serve as a key strategic partner to CFR leadership, proactively identifying risks, streamlining processes, and strengthening team effectiveness
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level