University of Chicago · 4 months ago
Associate Vice President, Alumni and Community Experiences
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250,000/mo - $300,000/mo
10+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution dedicated to engaging its alumni and community through various initiatives. They are seeking an Associate Vice President for Alumni and Community Experiences to provide strategic direction for community-building efforts and to elevate the University's profile globally, particularly in preparation for a major fundraising campaign.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides oversight and strategic direction for critical Advancement functions, including alumni relations, stewardship, annual giving, communications, and event programming while ensuring cohesive, innovative, and mission-driven initiatives
Drives campaign readiness in partnership with Advancement leadership and key academic units. Leads development and execution of campaign communications framework, ensures volunteer leadership is activated and prepared to serve as effective ambassadors of the University, and creates intentional experiences that drive constituent engagement and philanthropic support
Drives the development of a comprehensive donor relations operating strategy that strengthens stewardship and impact communication
Designs an innovative, centralized direct marketing/annual giving program to strengthen and expand the institutional pipeline, increasing donor acquisition and retention rates and generating critical unrestricted resources on a yearly basis
Partners with volunteer leaders, deans, and Advancement leadership across the university to develop and coordinate programming, communications, and outreach to increase engagement and participation across UChicago’s global community of alumni, parents, and friends
Serves as an adviser to partners in the schools, divisions, and units on alumni and community communication and engagement strategies and planning, helping to construct a unified and innovative approach to this work across the University
Personally cultivates and nurtures relationships with alumni and other constituents individually and in groups regionally, nationally, and internationally in support of advancement and overarching University goals
Coaches, supports, and evaluates a large, diverse team of professionals. Actively encourages staff members’ professional growth, development, and participation in the life of the University
Leads and inspires staff to meet and exceed expectations. Builds talent and fosters an environment that rewards new ideas and risk-taking, builds confidence, promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages effective partnerships and collaboration. Ensures that teamwork, collaboration, and innovation are expected, recognized, and rewarded; leads by example with regard to appropriate risk-taking, cross-organizational cooperation, and clear standards of conduct and performance
Manages staff and budget to execute responsibilities in an efficient, timely, and cost-effective manner
Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance, including building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions and with an eye towards broadly diversifying the advancement profession
Assumes additional responsibilities consistent with the changing needs of the office
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum ten years of professional work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, or similar field
A record of success working with faculty, senior administrators, trustees, and other key internal and external stakeholders
Minimum five years of successfully managing, coaching, and motivating staff required
Minimum three years of experience developing, and monitoring budgets required
Superior analytical and prioritization skills; embrace challenges and thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to both delegate and execute, thereby leading by word and example required
Flexibility to adapt in an emerging and changing environment required
Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to Advancement, including Phoenix, the University's Donor Relationship Management System
Proficient in a Microsoft Windows computer environment, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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