University of Illinois Chicago
Development Associate-OVCA
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public researchuniversities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and thelargest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students,comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation,and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an AsianAmerican and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution(AANAPSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognizedmultidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic,corporate, and community partners worldwide, including a fullcomplement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edgeand transformational research along with a commitment to thesuccess of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant andengaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings publishedby U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in itsrankings among top public schools in the nation and among allnational universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one ofthe largest employers in the city of Chicago.
BRIEF JOB SUMMARY
The Development Associate (DA) provides professional support toassigned colleges, schools, and units (CSUs) to help meetfundraising objectives. Working directly with the Senior/ExecutiveDirectors of Development (S/EDOD) and front-line developmentofficers, the DA assists with the qualification, cultivation,solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects. The DA workscollaboratively across UIC Advancement and assigned CSUs. Theyserve as a front-line representative of the university, interactingwith volunteers, donors, and key leadership. This position servesas a learning and training experience, structured to grow thetalent of the DA such that after two to three years, they areprepared to be competitive as candidates for assistant director ofdevelopment positions with leadership annual gift and low-end majorgift portfolios.
Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitates, organizes, and executes fundraising activities toensure development officers maintain an outward focus on buildingrelationships, advancing giving strategies, closing gifts, andmeeting annual fundraising goals.
Assists with drafting, editing and proof-readingcorrespondence, reports, proposals, and briefings to be used in thequalification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors,prospects, and alumni.
Arranges meetings with faculty, staff, donors, prospects, andothers as requested by the S/EDOD and the Assistant Vice Chancellorfor Advancement (AVC).
Gathers, researches, synthesizes, and analyzes data andinformation to prepare concise, logical summaries and reportsacross a variety of topics that may be presented to donors,prospects, or internal teams.
Utilizes the constituent tracking database (TED) to look up andensure accuracy of donor and alumni information, request research,pull canned reports, update prospect plans, etc.
Assists with the gift process by tracking solicitations, giftagreements, completing gift transmittal forms for gifts received,forwarding gifts, and completed forms for gift processing andensuring revenue is associated with ask in TED.
Participates in portfolio reviews with fundraisers and theResearch and Prospect Development teams. Responsible for ensuringportfolios are updated and accurate.
In partnership with the central Stewardship team, responsiblefor reviewing weekly gift report and ensuring donors at leadershipand major gift levels are thanked.
Serves as liaison between the S/EDODs and OVCA centralleads.
Perform other related duties and participate in specialprojects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent.
One year of professional work experience.
Commitment to mission of UIC.
Understanding and practice of a high standard ofconfidentiality and ethical information collection.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communicationskills
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference for work experience in development/fundraisingenvironment.
FOR FULLEST CONSIDERATION PLEASE APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 6,2024, DIRECTLY ON THE UIC JOB BOARD athttps://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11360?c=uic .
RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED . Compensationis competitive and commensurate with experience. UIC alsooffers a comprehensive benefits package.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an EqualOpportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women,veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged toapply.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks onall job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.Background checks will be performed in compliance with the FairCredit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois System requires candidatesselected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexualmisconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries tocurrent and former employers regarding findings of sexualmisconduct or sexual harassment. For more information,visit
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
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UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public researchuniversities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and thelargest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students,comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation,and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an AsianAmerican and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution(AANAPSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognizedmultidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic,corporate, and community partners worldwide, including a fullcomplement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edgeand transformational research along with a commitment to thesuccess of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant andengaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings publishedby U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in itsrankings among top public schools in the nation and among allnational universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one ofthe largest employers in the city of Chicago.
BRIEF JOB SUMMARY
The Development Associate (DA) provides professional support toassigned colleges, schools, and units (CSUs) to help meetfundraising objectives. Working directly with the Senior/ExecutiveDirectors of Development (S/EDOD) and front-line developmentofficers, the DA assists with the qualification, cultivation,solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects. The DA workscollaboratively across UIC Advancement and assigned CSUs. Theyserve as a front-line representative of the university, interactingwith volunteers, donors, and key leadership. This position servesas a learning and training experience, structured to grow thetalent of the DA such that after two to three years, they areprepared to be competitive as candidates for assistant director ofdevelopment positions with leadership annual gift and low-end majorgift portfolios.
Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitates, organizes, and executes fundraising activities toensure development officers maintain an outward focus on buildingrelationships, advancing giving strategies, closing gifts, andmeeting annual fundraising goals.
Assists with drafting, editing and proof-readingcorrespondence, reports, proposals, and briefings to be used in thequalification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors,prospects, and alumni.
Arranges meetings with faculty, staff, donors, prospects, andothers as requested by the S/EDOD and the Assistant Vice Chancellorfor Advancement (AVC).
Gathers, researches, synthesizes, and analyzes data andinformation to prepare concise, logical summaries and reportsacross a variety of topics that may be presented to donors,prospects, or internal teams.
Utilizes the constituent tracking database (TED) to look up andensure accuracy of donor and alumni information, request research,pull canned reports, update prospect plans, etc.
Assists with the gift process by tracking solicitations, giftagreements, completing gift transmittal forms for gifts received,forwarding gifts, and completed forms for gift processing andensuring revenue is associated with ask in TED.
Participates in portfolio reviews with fundraisers and theResearch and Prospect Development teams. Responsible for ensuringportfolios are updated and accurate.
In partnership with the central Stewardship team, responsiblefor reviewing weekly gift report and ensuring donors at leadershipand major gift levels are thanked.
Serves as liaison between the S/EDODs and OVCA centralleads.
Perform other related duties and participate in specialprojects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent.
One year of professional work experience.
Commitment to mission of UIC.
Understanding and practice of a high standard ofconfidentiality and ethical information collection.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communicationskills
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference for work experience in development/fundraisingenvironment.
FOR FULLEST CONSIDERATION PLEASE APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 6,2024, DIRECTLY ON THE UIC JOB BOARD athttps://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11360?c=uic .
RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED . Compensationis competitive and commensurate with experience. UIC alsooffers a comprehensive benefits package.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an EqualOpportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women,veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged toapply.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks onall job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.Background checks will be performed in compliance with the FairCredit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois System requires candidatesselected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexualmisconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries tocurrent and former employers regarding findings of sexualmisconduct or sexual harassment. For more information,visit
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
#J-18808-Ljbffr