Oregon Health & Science University Foundation

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Title: Senior Program Manager - Strategy Type;Hybrid Location: Portland, Oregon Job Description: FLSA Status Exempt Starting Salary Step 1: $76,751 - $92,101 Work Location Hybrid / On-site About the Position The Senior Program Manager – Strategy will provide support to the Chief Strategy Advisor (CSA), working directly with development staff, faculty, and OHSUF Communications to manage the timely execution of strategic initiatives. What You’ll Be Doing Strategic Program and Project Management Manage cross-functional projects related to philanthropic strategy, including faculty submission timelines, proposal and case development, budget planning, content creation, and coordination with OHSUF Communications for timely deliverables Support faculty working groups by developing agendas, taking detailed notes using appropriate digital tools, and ensuring follow-up on key action items Translate ideas into visually engaging proposal mockups and layout drafts using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or PowerPoint Conduct competitive market analyses of OHSU’s philanthropic “big ideas” within the global landscape to identify differentiators and strategic positioning opportunities Serve as liaison between Research, Prospect Management, and Analytics and Development on behalf of the CSA, managing the strategic transition of qualified prospects into appropriate development portfolios Plan and execute donor engagement initiatives in collaboration with Special Events, Communications, and Board Relations to enhance involvement of prospective transformative donors; document and track new lead generation efforts Promote cross-departmental collaboration by facilitating clear and consistent communication between OHSU and OHSUF teams Department Support Research, compile, and synthesize background materials to support high-level meetings, proposals, and strategic initiatives Schedule internal and external meetings with donors, faculty members and administrators Collaborate with the Principal Gifts and Foundation Relations teams to plan and prepare for prospect strategy meetings, ensuring timely follow-up and execution of action items and deliverables Coordinate prospect research requests and assist the Chief Strategy Advisor (CSA) with actions in CRM to support donor engagement strategies and documentation of activity Prepare and submit expense reports in Concur Other duties as assigned Who You Are Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills with strong analytical reasoning skills Strong time and project management skills; ability to oversee various projects and tasks simultaneously, and troubleshoot as necessary Ability to synthesize complex information into concise actionable insights and visual mockups that drive proposal development Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and able to anticipate and meet deadlines Entrepreneurial and mission-driven; ability to take initiative, be self-directed, and prioritize numerous tasks Demonstrated understanding of development and major gifts fundraising Ability to work with external and internal stakeholders of OHSU/F including donors, faculty, volunteers, board members and colleagues Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; ability to use AI tools and Adobe applications Compassionate and culturally-responsive; maintains an ability to work well with diverse internal and external individuals, families and groups Required Experience 3+ years of experience in project or program management Science or health care background Preferred Experience Experience in an academic health system or research institution Knowledge of OHSU, higher education, or non-profit environment   We want to emphasize that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate; candidates who do not have all of the required experience are encouraged to apply. Working Conditions Occasional hours outside of normal work hours for meetings or programs Some local travel may be necessary Salary (Step I) $76,751 - $92,101 USD Pay Salary is dependent on experience. Each salary band is broken into three "steps," which correspond with an employee’s experience/tenure, proficiency and performance in that specific role. New employees will typically start at step I of our pay band to allow for later growth, although more experienced candidates may be eligible to start at step II or III. The OHSU Foundation has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. Benefits The OHSU Foundation also offers an exceptional benefits package including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance. Pension program (The Foundation contributes 12% of your annual salary to a pension); 22 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 1 float holiday and 2 days of volunteer time off; Professional development dollars for each employee; Hybrid work allowance and much more! Plus, we have a flexible work environment for those who prefer a hybrid work schedule, and we close early on Fridays during the summer.