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Senior Account Manager – Education Grants
Req#: 327933
Location:
Facilities: Main Campus
Professional Area: Corporate Affairs
Department: 1000 EI Administration Education-Research Innov and Educ
Job Code: T28191
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
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**Applicants must reside in Cleveland, OH
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Senior Account Manager provides strategic leadership for researching, developing, and securing educational grants that support projects across the Education Service Line. This role develops and executes business development strategies to grow engagement with both internal (Cleveland Clinic) and external partners, while providing tactical direction for all fundraising activities tied to departmental initiatives. Leveraging a strong understanding of the medical and education marketplace, the Senior Account Manager aligns funding opportunities with organizational needs, drives sustainable program growth, and serves as a mentor and coach to support the development of team members within the department.
This is a remote position. A caregiver in this role will work 8:00am to 4:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Manage the overall responsibility of researching, developing and securing of grants for projects.
- Develop and implement Business Development strategic plan to grow business with internal (CCF) and external clients.
- Responsible for providing tactical leadership and direction to fundraising aspects of projects.
- Train staff in grant procedures and guidelines to secure funding for projects.
- Develop procedural guidelines to support business development strategies.
- Implement operational tools to support tracking/evaluating fundraising campaigns.
- Develop and implement strategic plan to expand business.
- Research educational needs and develop revenue generating opportunities.
- Be responsible for acquiring business through the introduction of services to multiple healthcare decision-makers.
- Develop and maintain business relationships.
- Attend Association meetings to network in all disease areas.
- Develop presentations to support business development.
- Perform capability presentations to potential commercial support entities (e.g., medical affairs, marketing managers).
- Meet with CCF staff to determine areas of interest and funding sources.
- Conduct independent research regarding new treatments, indications and disease states. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on healthcare trends and accreditation.
- Attend industry-related conferences, visits exhibitors and schedules meetings with potential grantors.
- Develop Fundraising Campaigns/Marketing Strategies for projects in conjunction with Activity Directors/Project Managers.
- Develop project proposals appropriate for intended audience, educational needs and adheres to applicable regulatory requirements. In conjunction with Project Managers, develop project budgets to accompany project proposals.
- Ensure fundraising campaign is accounted for in both the project budget and project plan.
- Design and evaluate fundraising campaigns to ensure its effectiveness.
- In conjunction with the activity directors and project managers, research and secure educational grants.
- Utilize online grant submittal process.
- Secure appropriate grants as designated by each project's revenue goal within a specific time frame.
- Follow up with potential clients via e-mail correspondences and phone calls.
- Evaluate educational grant status.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications or Business Administration or equivalent work experience in related field
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Minimum of 5 years of sales experience
- Knowledge of personal computers and software (Microsoft Office and Internet)
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Health care sales experience
Physical Requirements:
- Requires the ability to sit and be stationary for prolonged periods of time, normal or corrected vision and manual dexterity sufficient to perform work on a personal computer.
- Requires the ability to walk to various locations throughout the Foundation and to function in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $57,510.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $87,697.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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