Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement -- Gies College of Business
University of Illinois

Job Info

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Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement -- Gies College of Business

Gies Advancement

Job Summary
As an integral member of the advancement team, these positions will develop and support meaningful and impactful engagement opportunities for Gies College of Business alumni. Responsible for creating systems, processes, initiatives, and approaches that maximize alumni engagement in support of the strategic priorities of the college and foster lifelong connections between the College and its alumni, donors, and friends. Positions are located in Champaign-Urbana area with remote opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with all advancement office staff, Gies College of Business departments, centers, programs, and units to conceptualize, organize, and manage broad- based and individual alumni interactions. Through regular interaction with units, ensure that College activities in alumni engagement are strategic and closely aligned with the College's goals and priorities. Increase data sharing efforts between units and Alumni Engagement and facilitate the improvement of the alumni database. Document and enter engagement data and activity in alumni database.
• Build and establish regional College alumni volunteers and facilitate opportunities of interaction with the College in ways which align with the strategic goals and priorities of the College and deepen alumni relationships with the college and other Gies alumni.
• Coordinate activities related to the planning, execution and management of College, alumni, and advancement events as assigned. Duties require some occasional travel.
• Manage relationships with College alumni groups, committees or boards to facilitate opportunities for them to engage with the College in ways that align with the strategic goals and priorities of the College.
• Collaborate with the Advancement Communications and College MarCom teams to develop relevant and effective marketing related to planned activities. Collaborate with digital communications staff to support community building and engagement on relevant digital and social media platforms.
• Represent the Gies College of Business on campus committees, and in interactions with the University of Illinois Alumni Association.
• Other related duties as assigned to further the mission of the unit.

Specialty Factors

Bachelor's degree.
A total of three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in project management, engagement, programming, advancement, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional experience in non-profit sector or higher education advancement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to represent an organization with key constituents. Ability to function effectively in a large, decentralized environment. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Knowledge of TED or other advancement CRMs.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $64,000. Professional development and other advancement opportunities are also available. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of benefits, including paid leave and holidays:
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave/holidays

For more information about Gies Business, visit https://inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/work-at-gies

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 10, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact rgoben@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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: 1026323
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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