The University Of Chicago
Senior Associate Director, Donor Relations
The University Of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Associate Director, Donor Relations
DepartmentBooth Advancement: Advancement ServicesAbout the DepartmentThe University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions.Job SummaryThe Senior Associate Director, Donor Relations conducts a variety of essential tasks as part of a best-in-class donor relations program that serves to further engage and cultivate the University of Chicago Booth School of Business donors. They are a critical source of support for the Donor Relations team and manage or assist with projects crucial to a successful stewardship program.The Senior Associate Director is responsible for Chicago Booth’s mass stewardship reporting, including managing all facets of reporting for student scholarships and fellowships, and professorships, fellowships, and research prizes. They serve as a point person for the student and faculty fund databases; manage the mass stewardship calendar; collaborate with colleagues in admissions, accounting/budget, and the deans’ suite; communicate with fund recipients to collect information; and compile each report.The Senior Associate Director is responsible for managing Annual Fund stewardship in collaboration with the Annual Fund team, and Diversity and Inclusion funds stewardship. They are the Donor Relations team lead for stewardship events, for retrospective stewardship reporting, and for managing the Wallman Scholars alumni and related stewardship activities. The Senior Associate Director assists with other donor relations tasks, activities, and projects, including individualized stewardship plans and reporting, and Centers-based stewardship reporting.The Senior Associate Director is responsible for managing the Assistant Director, Donor Relations, who oversees stewardship for mid-level donors at Chicago Booth.ResponsibilitiesManages all facets of stewardship reporting for student scholarships and fellowships, and faculty professorships, fellowships, and research prizes.Manages retrospective stewardship reporting for Booth’s most valued donors.Manages the Wallman Scholars alumni and related stewardship activities.Manages stewardship activities for the Annual Fund, including stewardship projects and tasks such as the Annual Fund quarterly newsletter, first time donor communication, Deans Society stewardship, and other Annual Fund-focused donor activity.Manages Diversity and Inclusion funds stewardship reporting.Serves as the Donor Relations team lead on all stewardship events in collaboration with the Events team.Assists with other donor relations tasks, activities, and projects, including individualized stewardship plans and reporting and Centers-based stewardship reporting.Manages the Assistant Director, Donor Relations.Leads the creation of University-wide standards on appropriate ways to recognize and steward donors. Uses specialized expertise in donor programs to develop policies and quality control guidelines for donor relations programs.Uses in-depth knowledge to develop communication strategies for publications related to donors and volunteers.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation:Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.Preferred QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree or higher.Experience:A minimum of five years of professional work experience in advancement, alumni relations, donor relations, communications, marketing, public relations, or similar work.Previous professional experience in stewardship and/or donor relations.Background in an institution of higher education or non-profit.Technical Skills or Knowledge:Skilled in fundraising databases such as Salesforce.Proficiency with the Windows environment and standard MS Office suite.Familiarity with Marketo or similar marketing software.Preferred CompetenciesDemonstrated track record of strategic and creative approaches to tasks.Flexible and adaptable to new programs in an emerging and changing environment.Excellent organizational skills.Self-motivated and work well with and through others.Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet short deadlines.Superior verbal, writing, and proofreading skills.Strong attention to detail.Strong commitment to customer service.Scrupulous attention to matters of discretion and confidentiality.Working ConditionsTravel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.Work evenings and weekends on occasion.This position is currently expected to work a hybrid schedule.Application DocumentsResume/CV (required)Cover Letter (required)When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.Job FamilyAlumni Relations & DevelopmentRole ImpactIndividual ContributorFLSA StatusExemptPay FrequencyMonthlyScheduled Weekly Hours37.5Benefits EligibleYesDrug Test RequiredNoHealth Screen RequiredNoMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNoPosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
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DepartmentBooth Advancement: Advancement ServicesAbout the DepartmentThe University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions.Job SummaryThe Senior Associate Director, Donor Relations conducts a variety of essential tasks as part of a best-in-class donor relations program that serves to further engage and cultivate the University of Chicago Booth School of Business donors. They are a critical source of support for the Donor Relations team and manage or assist with projects crucial to a successful stewardship program.The Senior Associate Director is responsible for Chicago Booth’s mass stewardship reporting, including managing all facets of reporting for student scholarships and fellowships, and professorships, fellowships, and research prizes. They serve as a point person for the student and faculty fund databases; manage the mass stewardship calendar; collaborate with colleagues in admissions, accounting/budget, and the deans’ suite; communicate with fund recipients to collect information; and compile each report.The Senior Associate Director is responsible for managing Annual Fund stewardship in collaboration with the Annual Fund team, and Diversity and Inclusion funds stewardship. They are the Donor Relations team lead for stewardship events, for retrospective stewardship reporting, and for managing the Wallman Scholars alumni and related stewardship activities. The Senior Associate Director assists with other donor relations tasks, activities, and projects, including individualized stewardship plans and reporting, and Centers-based stewardship reporting.The Senior Associate Director is responsible for managing the Assistant Director, Donor Relations, who oversees stewardship for mid-level donors at Chicago Booth.ResponsibilitiesManages all facets of stewardship reporting for student scholarships and fellowships, and faculty professorships, fellowships, and research prizes.Manages retrospective stewardship reporting for Booth’s most valued donors.Manages the Wallman Scholars alumni and related stewardship activities.Manages stewardship activities for the Annual Fund, including stewardship projects and tasks such as the Annual Fund quarterly newsletter, first time donor communication, Deans Society stewardship, and other Annual Fund-focused donor activity.Manages Diversity and Inclusion funds stewardship reporting.Serves as the Donor Relations team lead on all stewardship events in collaboration with the Events team.Assists with other donor relations tasks, activities, and projects, including individualized stewardship plans and reporting and Centers-based stewardship reporting.Manages the Assistant Director, Donor Relations.Leads the creation of University-wide standards on appropriate ways to recognize and steward donors. Uses specialized expertise in donor programs to develop policies and quality control guidelines for donor relations programs.Uses in-depth knowledge to develop communication strategies for publications related to donors and volunteers.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation:Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.Preferred QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree or higher.Experience:A minimum of five years of professional work experience in advancement, alumni relations, donor relations, communications, marketing, public relations, or similar work.Previous professional experience in stewardship and/or donor relations.Background in an institution of higher education or non-profit.Technical Skills or Knowledge:Skilled in fundraising databases such as Salesforce.Proficiency with the Windows environment and standard MS Office suite.Familiarity with Marketo or similar marketing software.Preferred CompetenciesDemonstrated track record of strategic and creative approaches to tasks.Flexible and adaptable to new programs in an emerging and changing environment.Excellent organizational skills.Self-motivated and work well with and through others.Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet short deadlines.Superior verbal, writing, and proofreading skills.Strong attention to detail.Strong commitment to customer service.Scrupulous attention to matters of discretion and confidentiality.Working ConditionsTravel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.Work evenings and weekends on occasion.This position is currently expected to work a hybrid schedule.Application DocumentsResume/CV (required)Cover Letter (required)When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.Job FamilyAlumni Relations & DevelopmentRole ImpactIndividual ContributorFLSA StatusExemptPay FrequencyMonthlyScheduled Weekly Hours37.5Benefits EligibleYesDrug Test RequiredNoHealth Screen RequiredNoMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNoPosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
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