Assistant Director, Discovery Officer, International

Location: Chicago, ILJob Description:Executes an Asia-based strategy to engage and qualify as many prospects as possible.Identifies when a donor or prospect expresses significant interest and hands-off active referrals to regional gift officers or school/unit fundraising teams.Cultivates, solicits, and/or renews gifts, as appropriate.Champions the University of Chicago regionally, provides information on University developments and programs relative to constituents’ interests, and proactively shares information about opportunities to attend events, volunteer, participate in alumni association activities/services, or otherwise deepen their engagement with the University.Delivers timely and effective follow-up in various forms to prospects and donors, including customized fundraising proposals.Generates timely contact reports in the prospect database following prospect or donor visits.Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance, including building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions.Writes timely and strategic correspondences to advance relationships.Works with others to maximize prospective donor cultivation.Performs other related work as needed.Preferred QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree.Advanced degree.Experience:Minimum two years of professional work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, sales or similar professional work experience.Managing gift prospects.Soliciting and closing gifts of $100 or more.Technical Skills or Knowledge:Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the Office of Alumni Relations and Development, including the University's donor relationship management system and Microsoft Windows computer environment, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.Fluency in Mandarin language.Experience and understanding of multiple cultures in Asia, including cultural sensitivities and attitudes toward philanthropy.Preferred CompetenciesOutstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively.Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.Working ConditionsThis position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in-office presence.Standard office environment.Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.Work evenings and weekends as needed.This position is located in Hyde Park at 5235 South Harper Court with expected travel to Asia as needed.Application DocumentsResume/CV (required)Cover Letter, addressed to Hiring Committee (preferred)The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form.

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