Grants and Sponsorship Officer

Job Description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Grants and Sponsorship Officer is responsible for developing, securing, and stewarding philanthropic support for The Soraya through foundation and institutional grants, corporate sponsorships, and strategic partnerships. The incumbent manages the full lifecycle of funding opportunities-from prospect research and cultivation through proposal development, award administration, stewardship, and reporting.

• Conducts all aspects of grant-related fundraising for The Soraya, including but not limited to: identifying prospective funders, cultivating relationships, preparing competitive Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), grant proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation, and coordinating timely submission of applications.
• Working in coordination with The Soraya, CSUN, and University Relations and Advancement teams, researches and identifies new foundation and institutional funding opportunities aligned with The Soraya's mission and strategic priorities.
• Develops and implements strategies to secure corporate sponsorships and philanthropic partnerships that support The Soraya's performances, education programs, community initiatives, and institutional priorities.
• Coordinates fulfillment of sponsor recognition and contractual commitments by coordinating recognition, hospitality, marketing benefits, ticketing, VIP experiences, advertising, and other sponsor deliverables.
• Partners with colleagues across campus to identify, build, and leverage shared funding opportunities that maximize grant and sponsorship philanthropic support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of grant-related fundraising practices, including prospect research, funder cultivation, proposal development, budget preparation, application coordination, post-award reporting, grant recordkeeping, and compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners, maintain accurate fundraising and stewardship records, identify aligned institutional funding opportunities, and build productive relationships with funders, prospective funders, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of corporate sponsorship and philanthropic partnership practices, including strategy development, sponsorship proposal preparation, benefit package design, business alignment, employee engagement, audience development, and community impact opportunities.
• Ability to coordinate sponsor recognition, contractual commitments, hospitality, marketing benefits, ticketing, VIP experiences, advertising, and other sponsor deliverables in collaboration with cross-campus partners and The Soraya's departments.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 0512 / Advancement Professional II / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $5274 - $5823 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5274 - $7684 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through October 23, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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Advertised: Oct 09 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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