Associate Director, School Engagement & Giving
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Position DetailsJob Title Associate Director, School Giving & Engagement
Position Number 8100051
Work Modality Hybrid – 4 In-Person
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Chicago-Water Tower
Department Name DEVELOPMENT & DONOR SERVICES
Location Code DEVELOPMENT & DONOR SERVICES (03635A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Job Summary The Associate Director of School Engagement & Giving manages the development and implementation of a comprehensive, school-based alumni engagement and philanthropic giving strategy for designated academic units. This role serves as a strategic partner for college and school leadership, advancing initiatives that deepen alumni affinity, strengthen alumni and volunteer engagement, and increase philanthropic participation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the university’s school-based alumni engagement and philanthropic giving strategy, helping foster meaningful connections and increase philanthropic participation among a large and diverse alumni population across designated colleges/schools.
- Collaborate with the Schools/Colleges Development team to create integrated engagement and giving strategies that identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and donor prospects.
- Lead planning and execution of school-based engagement events, volunteer opportunities, and donor cultivation and stewardship activities designed to deepen alumni affinity and advance philanthropic outcomes across the donor engagement pipeline.
- Partner with colleagues across University Advancement, including Relationship Managers, Annual Giving, Digital Engagement, Donor Relations, and Special Events, to ensure coordinated outreach, consistent messaging, and a seamless constituent experience.
- Work with advisory boards, alumni councils, volunteer networks, and other constituent groups to grow meaningful engagement, leadership development, and philanthropic involvement.
- Analyze engagement, participation, and giving data to assess event effectiveness, identify trends and opportunities, and recommend strategies for continuous improvement and growth.
- Manage multiple complex projects and priorities, overseeing timelines, communications strategies, budgets, and operational planning to ensure the successful execution of engagement and giving initiatives.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators, providing strategic insights and recommendations to advancement and academic leadership regarding engagement and philanthropic outcomes.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
Qualifications RRequired knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Track record with alumni/donor engagement, fundraising, and/or volunteer management
- Understanding of Loyola University Chicago and/or other Jesuit schools
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses None Computer Skills Preferred skills include: MS Office, Elucian Advance, Digital Marketing Tools. Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Physical Demands Repetitive Motions Working Conditions Irregular Hours
Open Date 08/18/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $82,000/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $70,000/ann
About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact.
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