Department
11438 Lab Schools Alum Rel & Develop

About the Unit
The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provides one of the world's most outstanding pre-collegiate educational experiences. Because Lab is part of the University of Chicago, the importance of intellectual life-of thought and exploration-infuses all aspects of our curriculum and students in every grade benefit from outstanding UChicago academicians and access to unmatched resources. John Dewey-one of the great minds in education-established the Schools in 1896 as a place to explore and implement his theories on childhood education. Today's students still benefit from his vision, and today's Lab faculty are recognized as experienced leaders in their field. Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are affiliated with the University, half live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northern Indiana. Lab's student body reflects the diversity that is deeply valued by the Schools and its community; approximately half of our 2,000 students are people of color and families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes. The Laboratory Schools seek the finest employees-people who wish to inspire a love of learning in our students and join a vibrant learning community. We employ people with a wide range of skills and training, in many different disciplines. At Lab, we value learning experientially, exhibiting kindness, and honoring diversity. We seek employees who share a similar commitment to these values. Lab people are engaged and excited by our mission of igniting and nurturing an enduring spirit of scholarship, curiosity, creativity, and confidence in the youngest members of the University of Chicago's academic community. The Laboratory Schools is a great place to work and our connection to the University provides our faculty and staff with opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment. Interested candidates should apply via our website at http://www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about-lab/employment AA/EOE Statement: 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 773-834-1841 or by email talentacquisition@uchicago.edu with their request.

Job Information
Job Summary:

The Associate Director, Annual Giving serves as a key member of the Laboratory Schools Alumni Relations and Development team, responsible for broadening participation, moving donors to higher levels of giving and helping to build a deeper culture of philanthropy at the school. Designs, implements and manages all aspects of a comprehensive annual giving program that includes setting goals and developing strategies to build and engage the Laboratory Schools' donor base.

Responsibilities :

• Has responsibility for annual giving from parents, alumni, faculty and other constituencies as well as a reunion and class-based initiatives using a full range of channels and methodologies to create effective broad and targeted appeals.
  
• The Associate Director works effectively with the members of the Lab team and University partners to leverage available resources to plan and executive a high-functioning and sustainable annual giving program.
  
• Manages and staffs various annual giving committees including Parent Fund, Leadership Giving, and Alumni Fund.
  
• In conjunction with volunteers and team members, recruits volunteers for committees through coordinated, strategic cultivation and relationship building.
  
• Responsible for developing and building a targeted faculty-staff giving component to annual giving including cultivation of faculty volunteers.
  
• Personally manages directly and through volunteers a portfolio of high value annual giving donors and prospects.
  
• Prepares and designs reports for the school leadership, board or others.
  
• Working with university partners, vendors, and Lab internal staff oversees data management and maintenance needs of the program including relevant data analysis to drive and support strategic planning.
  
• Partners with colleagues to devise and execute a stewardship plan for relevant constituencies.
  
• Pursues professional development opportunities including training and conferences.
  
• Develops strategic relationships with colleagues at peer institutions and is seen as a leader in the field.
  

Competencies: Required:

• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects
  
• Ability to work under and respond positively to deadlines and requests imposed by others
  
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively
  
• Understanding of database segmentation and a keen understanding and ability to market to different audiences.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to write clear and compelling messages to inspire giving.
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly and regularly adjust strategy based on giving trends
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
  
• Ability to learn and manipulate databases
  
• Ability to attend and help with weekend and evening events
  

Additional Requirements
Education, Experience or Certifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, required
  

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of professional experience, in development, communications, events management, or marketing in a higher education or non--profit setting, or a related field, required
  
• Experience with annual giving and use of various streams including digital and traditional direct response channels, preferred
  

Required Documents:

• Cover letter
  
• Resume
  
• Professional references
  

NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application.

Benefit Eligibility
Yes

Pay Frequency
Monthly

Pay Range
Depends on Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Union
Non-Union

Job is Exempt?
Yes

Drug Test Required?
No

Does this position require incumbent to operate a vehicle on the job?
No

Health Screen Required?
No

Posting Date
2018-12-03-08:00

Remove from Posting On or Before
2019-06-03-07:00

Posting Statement:
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 Applicant Inquiry Form .

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