The University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Advancement for the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs. The Director of Advancement is the chief advancement officer for the College, responsible for all activities related to identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual, major and planned gifts from alumni, friends, corporations and foundations. The Director also collaborates in building alumni relationships and communicating the College's mission, vision, and achievements to key donor constituencies. The Director provides counsel to the Dean of the College and other faculty and staff on fundraising matters and reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development.
Candidate Qualifications include:
- A bachelor's degree is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
- Five or more years fundraising experience and a proven record of accomplishment in building relationships with individual donors, foundations, civic associations and securing gifts.
- Highly motivated, achievement oriented, collaborative and committed to ethical fundraising practice.
- Familiarity with the academic working environment and an informed interest in urban planning, public administration, metropolitan governance, civic engagement and public policy are preferred.
- Membership in professional associations and the CFRE or similar credential are desirable.
The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs is a nationally recognized innovator in education, research, and engagement in support of the nation's cities and metropolitan areas. Our adherence to our unique blend of basic research, university-community engagement, policy analysis, and profession-based graduate programs attracts the best and brightest students and reinforces the connections between our research centers and our academic programs.
UIC ranks among the nation's leading research universities and is Chicago's largest university with 27,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, 15 colleges and the state's major public medical center. A hallmark of the campus is the Great Cities Commitment, through which UIC faculty, students and staff engage with community, corporate, foundation and government partners in hundreds of programs to improve the quality of life in metropolitan areas around the world.
To apply, please click the following link for HIRETOUCH, the new online application system: https://jobs.uic.edu/ <https://jobs.uic.edu/> . FOR FULLEST CONSIDERATION PLEASE APPLY BY OCTOBER 21, 2011. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. UIC also offers a comprehensive benefits package.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applicants from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu