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Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement

Department

BSD DEV - Events, Outreach & Volunteer Engagement


About the Department

Medicine and Biological Sciences Development’s mission is to inspire and facilitate philanthropy at the University of Chicago Medicine by building relationships with those who share its goals of advancing excellence in research, education, community, and patient care. We accomplish this mission through expertise, integrity, creativity, and collaboration.


Job Summary

The job administers programs and fundraisers designed to engage the alumni community worldwide, increase participation, and advance the objectives of the Alumni Associations, the broader University and divisional alumni initiatives. Works with the Alumni Board of Governors or other divisional groups to create and implement guidelines to govern shared interest groups through receiving a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Responsibilities

  • The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement (Assistant Director) manages alumni programs for the Medical & Biological Sciences Alumni Association (MBSAA). Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to; planning and coordination of alumni events; coordinating alumni-student volunteer programs; serving as project manager for Alumni weekend; staffing Reunion class chairs; assisting the Senior Associate Director of Alumni Engagement in staffing.

  • Manages large, complex MBSAA programs, including but not limited to: student engagement events, regional alumni events, Alumni Weekend and virtual events.

  • As part of alumni outreach, they implement a strategic plan and oversees programming and coordination for all alumni volunteer programs, including but not limited to the 'Chicago Partners' programs, as well as various student/alumni events.

  • Partners with the Senior Associate Director and events team to lead Alumni Weekend. These responsibilities including program development, handling alumni registration issues, and management of the communication and program development timelines.

  • Will plan and support Alumni Council programs and committees, Alumni Weekend, and local annual Chicago-area events.

  • Will staff Reunion Class Chairs as needed, and may collaborate with MBSD fundraisers in fundraising efforts for certain classes. Assists with scheduling and briefing the leadership of MBSD and UCM to ensure their involvement in Alumni Weekend.

  • Will implement a program that fosters connections between current students, alumni and the alumni association. This includes, but is not limited to student/alumni events such as specialty roundtables, Discussion on Careers series, Dinner with a Doc, etc. and quarterly communications.

  • Develops, plans, implements and maintains alumni programs and volunteer activities that connect students and alumni in any existing or new alumni clubs and formed committees.

  • Identifies, cultivates, and trains volunteers and alumni leaders to help with committees and design programs to engage students and alumni in meaningful ways to advance objectives of the alumni association and broader University.

  • Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.


Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

  • A minimum of one year of experience working with students, volunteers, alumni, or similar constituent groups.

  • Event planning or customer service experience.

  • Experience working in a not-for-profit institution.

Preferred Competencies

  • Ability to organize meetings, facilitate planning, negotiate with articulate alumni, and adapt to changes in volunteer schedules and priorities.

  • Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools, including the Alumni Development Database System Griffin, and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Strong oral and written skills.

  • Strong organizational skills.

Working Conditions

  • Office Environment (hybrid schedule).

Application Documents

  • Resume (required)


When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.


Job Family

Alumni Relations & Development


Role Impact

Individual Contributor


Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Pay Rate Type

Salary


FLSA Status

Exempt


Pay Range

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.


Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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.

 

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.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

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