The University of Connecticut is a top-ranked national university and health system with its flagship campus in idyllic Storrs. Designated a Carnegie Research 1 institution, UConn is the state land- and sea-grant university, as well as a Space Grant Consortium institution, charged with education, research, and service. The University serves 33,000 students across seven campuses, including 9,200 students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education. UConn Health, located in Farmington, delivers award-winning medical education, research, and hospital and clinical services to 1.3 million patients a year.
With record-applications, 25 national championships – including back-to-back men’s basketball NCAA titles in 2023 and 2024 – and a strategic location equidistant from Boston and New York City, UConn is poised to continue its meteoric rise as New England’s top public university guided by a new strategic plan.
The UConn Foundation is embarking on a historic campaign to support UConn’s trajectory. With students at the forefront, the campaign will also elevate faculty, groundbreaking research, sustainability, and a thriving community on campus that fuels the state. We seek the top talent in the country to join UConn Nation and invite inquiries and applications. We are committed to a caring and inclusive work culture, professional and leadership development, and flexibility for high achievers with a passion for higher education.
We’re looking for dedicated professionals to drive success and excellence, and exemplify our values of integrity, empathy, kindness, accountability, collaboration, transparency, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Why Work at the Foundation?
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture for our team, inspiring philanthropic support from donors across diverse backgrounds, and driving positive change.
- We recognize that a true commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requires ongoing education and action and we strive for continued growth each and every day.
- Learn More about our DEI & Core Values.
- We offer a hybrid work schedule that allows you to spend more time at home and less time commuting.
- You will receive five weeks of paid time off per year, plus twelve federal holidays, a floating holiday, and additional sick time
- We organize several fun Foundation events every year. Previous events have included summer picnics, winter celebrations, and community service projects.
- You will have access to a collaboration space at the Foundation Building, where you can take a moment to relax, play a round of darts, shoot some hoops, and grab a snack.
- You will receive a generous contribution to your 403(b) retirement plan as well as additional resources for retirement planning.
- We provide basic term life insurance and AD&D, as well as short-term and long-term disability plans to help supplement any state programs where applicable.
- After one year of employment, you will be eligible to receive partial tuition reimbursement for your undergraduate and graduate education.
- We offer a variety of professional development opportunities, including an all-employee UConn Foundation conference and employee-led committees.
- We can’t forget all the great benefits that come with working on a large university campus, including access to the performing arts and sporting events!
The UConn Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to a welcoming environment that will value your unique experiences and identity. We recognize that a true commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion requires ongoing education and action, and we strive for continued growth every day.
