Associate Director, Business Development (TFGH) at Emory University

Decatur, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Proposal Development, Project Management, Public Health, Resource Mobilization, Global Development, Knowledge Management, Prospect Research, Donor Cultivation, Financial Component Management, Legal Component Management, Market Research, Partner Development, Editing, Formatting, Supervision

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Associate Director of Business Development supports the Task Force for Global Health's revenue diversification and expansion of funders by supporting cross-programmatic business development initiatives, operating management platforms, and developing and refining knowledge management systems. Oversees prospect research efforts to identify funding opportunities for the organization in government, philanthropy and business sectors. The position coordinates closely with Integrated Program Services teams such as External Relations, Information Technology Services Team, and Finance, as well as technical program teams to develop prospects and manage all aspects of proposal development collaboratively. The position works under the broad guidance of the Director of Business Development. This role requires a strong understanding of proposal development processes, project management and public health. The ideal candidate also will have a proven resource mobilization track record and hands-on program management and global development experience. Maintains and refines the business development and funding opportunity pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking, timely updates, and effective communication with internal teams. Coordinates proposal development processes, including all aspects (technical, financial, and legal components) to ensure timely and high-quality inputs, using in-house tools and color review processes. Conducts or oversees donor, competitor, and market research and monitors resource mobilization landscapes to inform positioning, capture planning, and proposal strategies. Supports partner and consortium development by identifying potential partners, collecting required documentation, and assessing alignment and basic eligibility. Participates in donor cultivation meetings and manages internal follow-up and development of written submissions to advance cultivation efforts with programs. Drafts, reviews, and manages proposal components and supporting documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with donor requirements. Supports internal review processes by tracking feedback, revisions, and version control throughout proposal development. Contributes to the development of proposal components such as technical approaches, results frameworks, work plans, and budgets, under guidance. Assists with editing, formatting, and final packaging of proposals, concept notes, and expressions of interest for submission. Collaborates with the Task Force Office of the President, Integrated Program Services, and Program Technical Teams to support strategic donor engagement, partner coordination, and follow-up activities. Helps ensure excellence in the quality of team products and helps to ensure a high degree of internal client satisfaction and transparency in business development operations. As resources permit, travels to conferences to engage donors and/or support program teams to cultivate new relationships and donor opportunities. Supervises consultant and some staff activities, such as budget development, prospect reporting, writing review, and tracking active proposal activity in the organization as well as outcomes of bids and diversification trends. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience in business development, proposal development, grants management, or program development within public health or international development organizations, or related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A master's degree in public health, international development, global health, social sciences, public policy, or a related field is preferred. Solid understanding of public health, business development, and resource mobilization functions, ideally including global health experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling content. Evidence of ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries. Strong project management and organizational skills: ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Attention to detail, particularly related to proposal compliance and documentation. NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director supports revenue diversification and funder expansion for the Task Force for Global Health by managing business development initiatives, operating platforms, and knowledge management systems. This role involves overseeing prospect research across government, philanthropy, and business sectors, and coordinating proposal development with various internal teams.