Senior Program Manager - Strategy en Oregon Health & Science University Foundation
Oregon Health & Science University Foundation · Portland, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Senior
- Oficina en Portland
Priority Application Deadline
October 6, 2025
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
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. Want to learn more about our other amazing benefits? Check out our benefits page to learn more about our benefits.
Our Core Values
If you require support or reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please submit a request through our Accommodation Request Form.
The OHSU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The OHSU Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. In keeping with our beliefs and values, no applicant will face discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected class status, including color, age, current or future military status, disability (physical or mental), gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
The OHSU Foundation, as required by law, is making available a copy of Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The OHSU Foundation participates in E-Verify. By law we are required to make available the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work.
