Senior Associate Director, Leadership Engagement - The University of Chicago : Job Details

The University Of Chicago

Chicago

USD 200,000 - 250,000

Remote type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago, IL

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR28634

Department

ARD Leadership Engagement

About the Department

Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) engages alumni (~220k), current students, parents, and friends of the University through intellectual, professional, and social activities on campus, around the world, and online. ARD raises $600 Million annually to support faculty and researchers, practitioners and patients, and students and programs across the University.

The Leadership Engagement Team (LET) fosters strategic engagement and leverages leadership networks to enhance donor involvement and optimize fundraising outcomes. LET integrates advanced strategic insights with operational efficiency, collaborating with University departments to execute a cohesive strategy aimed at engaging top-tier donors.

Job Summary

This position uses best practices and knowledge in planning and implementing development activities. Executes fundraising projects and cultivation programs for prospective donors and visiting committees.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the process and protocol around prospect and donor visit preparation for University leadership.
• Leads preparation of confidential briefings for events and individual meetings.
• Coordinates and manages presidential engagements, scheduling and briefing needs.
• Creates and manages project timelines for briefing requests and delivery.
• Participates in analysis and management of the President's prospect and donor portfolio.
• Provides guidance on presidential scheduling requests and collaborates on financial report production.
• Convenes principal gift-level meetings and tracks high-level fundraising activities.
• Leads planning groups for leadership trips and other activities involving University leadership.
• Responds to inquiries and proactively solves problems.
• Oversees process with the gift administration team for Trustee pledge reminders.
• Seeks professional development opportunities.
• Participates in developing fundraising goals, policies, and strategies.
• Prepares annual development reports assessing progress toward goals.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A college or university degree in a related field.

Work Experience: 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree.

Experience:

• Five years of professional experience in nonprofit management or related fields.
• Two years of leading a project team or managing staff.
• One year of experience developing and monitoring budgets.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of fundraising operations and technology tools.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple projects.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule with weekly in-office presence.
• Standard office environment with travel as needed.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

Documents must be uploaded via the My Experience page in the Application Documents section.

Job Family

Alumni Relations & Development

Role Impact

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$89,250.00 - $105,000.00

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Staff job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702.