The University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Advancement for the College of Architecture and the Arts. 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.
• Minimum five to seven 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 architecture, design, fine art, theater and music is desired.
• Membership in professional associations and the CFRE or similar credential is desirable.
The College of Architecture and the Arts is a dynamic and diverse community of faculty and students whose work in and study of art history, architecture, performing arts, studio art and design converge in an urban environment that fosters robust models of community engagement.
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 GO DIRECTLY TO THE UIC JOB BOARD:https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=24347&job=director-of-advancement-college-of-architecture-and-the-arts . FOR FULLEST CONSIDERATION PLEASE APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 28, 2012. 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.