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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business · 3 weeks ago

Senior Associate Director, Alumni Engagement

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$78K/yr - $101K/yr

7+ years exp

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is a prestigious institution known for its rigorous approach to business education. The Senior Associate Director of Alumni Engagement will develop strategies to enhance alumni involvement, focusing on the Chicagoland area, and will foster relationships to encourage philanthropy and community engagement among alumni.

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Responsibilities

Develops and implements a strategic vision for alumni engagement in the Midwest region, with a focus on Chicagoland, aligning with broader Chicago Booth and University goals

Builds and maintains strong relationships with alumni, identifying interests and cultivating engagement. Manages a portfolio of alumni volunteers, leveraging their expertise and passion and encouraging philanthropic support in addition to other types of engagement

Evaluates and prioritizes alumni with the capacity and affinity to make philanthropic gifts, ensuring a robust and well-vetted pipeline

Utilizes technology and social media platforms to enhance alumni communities, foster connections, and increase engagement

Organizes and executes high-quality events and programs that cater to alumni interests and drive engagement

Collaborates with internal and external partners, including Booth Admissions, Career Services, Student Services, the University Alumni Association, research centers, and other departments, to ensure alignment and maximize impact

Maintains accurate records of alumni interactions and engagement metrics. Utilizes data to inform decision-making and track progress toward goals

Assists in managing the US alumni engagement budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources

Performs various administrative tasks, including supporting event planning, coordinating communications, and contributing to other projects as needed

Leads and coordinates the planning, organization, and management of events, programs, and services designed to cultivate and maintain ties between the University of Chicago and key constituent groups. Creates a marketing plan to maximize participation and engagement of alumni, parents, and friends

Leads strategic planning, data management, the creation and tracking of metrics, and the creation and implementation of new constituent relations programs worldwide. Measures, tracks, and reports participation and success of initiatives

Performs other related work as needed

Qualification

Alumni engagement strategyPhilanthropy solicitationVolunteer managementMS Office proficiencyHigher education knowledgeStrategic planningAnalytical skillsCustomer service orientationOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsCritical thinkingPersuasion skills

Required

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

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Cover Letter (required)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Knowledge of higher education or advancement work environments

Skill with volunteer management

Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills

Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes

Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills

Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, including in-person, email, and phone

Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach