at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Associate Director/Director/Senior Director of Development - Gies College of BusinessGies College of Business
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Remote/Hybrid opportunities available with a strong preference to be located in the Midwest
The Gies College of Business Office of Advancement invites applications and nominations for a full-time major gift officer. The Associate Director/Director/Senior Director of Development will secure private support for funding priorities within the College as determined by the Associate Dean for Advancement and the Dean. The major gift officer will play a critical role in efforts to implement an integrated approach for impact and mission driven priorities across our college, departments, and units.
For more than 100 years, Gies College of Business has intentionally designed its innovative programs, leading-edge curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities to empower and prepare students to turn big ideas into meaningful actions. Today, Gies faculty prepare more than 7,000 future business leaders, including 3100 undergraduates, from around the world to put their purpose into practice and provide transformative leadership in a global economy. The college has a loyal community of over 70,000 alumni and friends around the globe.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a global, preeminent university. Since its founding in 1867, it has earned a reputation as a world-class leader in research, reaching, and public engagement. In 2022, the University successfully completed its most ambitious philanthropic campaign, "With Illinois," raising $2.7 billion during the eight-year campaign and remains resolute towards its future philanthropic efforts. Developing a robust Advancement operation to support the growth and success of the Gies College of Business is critical towards fulfilling the University's Boldly Illinois strategic plan and future fundraising campaign goals.
Organizational Relationship
The Associate Director/Director/Senior Director of Development reports to the Executive Director of Development and works closely with advancement colleagues, the Heads of the departments and members of the faculty.
Job Summary
This position will assist the College and its departments in designing strategies to broaden and strengthen development activities in defined territories within the United States and will require travel of varying durations, up to 30-50%, including some evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team member who values inclusion and is skilled at building strong internal and external collaborative relationships. This position will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors to increase private giving in support of the college and the philanthropic interests of donors.
Duties & Responsibilities
At Advancement at Illinois, we value our employees and provide resources to help you continually learn and grow. We foster a strong, collaborative community of people who are driven by their ability to make a difference.
Within 3 months, you'll:
Within 6 months, you'll:
By the end of the first year, you'll:
Preferred Qualifications
Advancement experience in an academic unit that produces degrees and conducts rigorous academic research.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after closing date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The salary range for this position starts at $80,000 for the title of Associate Director , and $90,000 for the title of Director and $115,000 for the title of Senior Director.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 14, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload a resume, cover letter, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and the email addresses of three professional references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Zsayla Brummett at zbrummet@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Please note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
The Illinois Advancement community is committed to an ongoing, proactive process to foster and achieve diversity and inclusion in its development, alumni relations and communication activities. We will respect and encourage different voices, perspectives and ideas as we strive to represent individuals of all backgrounds and cultures which incudes but are not limited to the following: nationality, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, spirituality, age and ability who represent our alumni, donors and friends of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY:
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs about 3,000 faculty members who serve over 33,000 undergraduates and 17,000 graduate and professional students. More information about the campus is available at www.illinois.edu.
The university is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana (total population 226,000) in east-central Illinois, and is situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit: Living in Champaign-Urbana , Experience Champaign Urbana , or Champaign County Chamber of Commerce .
Health insurance is available to employees (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents), required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans. Learn more about employee benefits at the University of Illinois . Newly hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to this deduction.
The University of Illinois has a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff: Work-Life Balance & Family-Friendly Programs and Other Work-Life Programs .
When you pursue a career with Illinois Advancement, you'll join our tight-knit community of professionals who treat each other with as much care and respect as we treat our donors. At Illinois, we invest in you. Our leaders are eager to partner with you on the next phase of your career and have the tools and experience to help you succeed. Illinois Advancement values creativity and fosters a collaborative, flexible environment to develop new ideas that become best practices - and we're looking for your unique skills. Learn more about what others have to say about their experiences: Opportunity Awaits .
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1024773
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu