at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Assistant Dean for Advancement, College of EducationCollege of Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The College of Education and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement (OVCIA) is seeking a full-time Assistant Dean for Advancement to lead and manage a comprehensive fundraising program for the College, which includes four academic units as well as several centers and strategic initiatives. This position will serve as the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) and will have oversight of all of the advancement activities for the College of Education, including staff supervision. This position will also manage a portfolio of prospective major and principal gift donors, and will partner with CAOs of other colleges and leadership within OVCIA to implement an integrated approach for philanthropic impact and mission-driven priorities across the college.
The College has over 34,000 living alumni and donors and a student body of over 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students.
The College of Education's mission is to lead in research on critical issues in education, to innovate in preparing teachers and education leaders through advances in research, to serve the State of Illinois and the nation, and to prepare students to be productive members of society. The College's mission extends far beyond the classroom as we aim to make a difference in people's lives locally, nationally, and globally. Members of the College of Education community share a commitment to the following ideals: respect for diversity of ideas and social identities, dedication to community engagement and the responsibility to make our work accessible to diverse audiences.
Organizational Relationship
Reporting jointly to the Dean of the College of Education and to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement.
Job Summary
Will provide strategic vision, leadership, and direction for all fundraising, alumni relations, and advancement operations for the College. Serving as the head fundraiser and coordinating all constituent relations, stewardship, donor relations, and related activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Major Gifts
• Formulate, establish, and evaluate an annual plan with fundraising goals and drive the plan to execution through appropriate engagement of staff throughout the College of Education. Oversee and provide direction for the College's overall prospect portfolio.
• Manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects, using a focused and accountable approach of strategy development and implementation.
• Facilitate the Dean's engagement with a portfolio of the most important major donors and prospects.
• Lead a small major gift team tasked with identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors; creating, coordinating and writing funding proposals directed at individuals, corporations and foundations; and ensuring consistent message throughout the College. Encourage and facilitate collaboration with other advancement professionals across campus.
Strategy and Planning
• Develop a comprehensive advancement outreach plan that includes alumni, friends, corporations and foundations.
• Lead the College of Education's advancement program in support of the University's mission, vision, and goals, in alignment with the strategic priorities of the College of Education.
• Provide guidance as the Dean's chief advisor in matters related to advancement.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with leadership throughout the College of Education to thoroughly understand their programs and priorities and to collaborate on engaging alumni and donors in support of advancement activities.
• Facilitate effective collaborative relationships with other advancement offices across campus, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement (OVCIA), the University of Illinois Foundation, and the University of Illinois Alumni Association.
• Serve as part of the College of Education's leadership team and on other relevant administrative committees.
Management and Budget
• In collaboration with the College of Education's financial leadership team and OVCIA, plan and administer the budget for the advancement office to ensure operation within fiscal constraints.
• Hire, manage, train, provide oversight, and evaluate a team of academic professionals and support staff.
• Supervise, train, provide oversight and evaluate major gift officer performance, partnering with gift officers on the development strategy for major prospects.
• Maintain familiarity with current issues in higher education. Retain knowledge and understanding of the specific programs and strengths of the College of Education.
Constituent Engagement
• In alignment with the strategic priorities of the College of Education, oversee coordination of enhanced, comprehensive and meaningful alumni and corporate engagement activities that foster lifelong connections between the College and its constituents.
• In partnership with the Dean, establish and maintain a College of Education Alumni Board, including their recruiting, training, and utilization.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the College of Education stewardship program, including the Salute to Education event and the Alumni Awards program. Ensure appropriate processes and procedures for gift documentation and acknowledgement, fund management processes, and donor recognition and reporting.
• Share the College of Educations' vision, mission, and goals with important external constituents, including alumni, friends, and parents, through public relations, communications, and marketing efforts. Partner with the communications and marketing staff to ensure consistency of message and brand.
Impact in Your First Year
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:
• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of ten years of successful advancement experience.
• Supervisory, management experience, which may overlap with advancement work experience.
• Experience working collaboratively and independently with a diverse constituency exhibiting a high level of sophistication and maturity in social and professional settings, particularly among high-net-worth individuals.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing volunteer groups effectively, including advisory boards and councils.
• Completion of Plus Delta Discipline of Frontline Fundraising program or similar training in academic advancement best practices.
• Documented success as a major gift fundraiser, preferably in higher education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting partnerships across all constituents, create impactful donor experiences, and work with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and actively contribute to the team's success.
• Understanding of higher education infrastructure, including institutional leadership, department leadership (faculty chairs/leaders), alumni structure and student experiences, as well as the operations and goals of development and alumni relations teams with a focus on philanthropy.
• Knowledge and/or experience working in the major components of advancement including development, communications and public relations, alumni engagement, and special events.
• Knowledge of planned giving fundraising vehicles.
• Ability to function effectively in a large, de-centralized environment. Demonstrate knowledge about advancement and alumni relations. Excellent presentation skills and superior communication skills.
Appointment Information
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 the close date.
Salary
We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. The salary range for this position starts at $125,000.
Please note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 22, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Katie Walker at walker74@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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.
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.
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.
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: 1026037
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
