Director of Advancement - University Library
- Organization:
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Posted:
- September 25, 2012
- Location:
- Illinois
- Position:
- Fundraising
- Field:
- Education
- Salary:
- Commensurate with experience
- Website:
- http://www.giving.uic.edu/careers/
- Application Deadline:
- October 19, 2012
- Category:
- Annual fund, Corporate and foundation relations, Major gifts, and 1 more...
- Employment Level:
- Full-time
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites
applications for the Director of Advancement position for the University
Library. UIC is the largest public research university in the Chicago
area with over 27,000 students and 12,000 faculty and staff. In recent
years, UIC has significantly increased its private funding base, having
successfully completed a comprehensive campaign that secured over $675
million.
The UIC Library is a hub of collections, connections and expertise dedicated to the success of the education, clinical practice and research-based discoveries of UIC students and faculty. The Library hosts over 1 million patrons annually at its two Chicago facilities, plus millions more visitors who access services on-line. Over 2.7 million volumes, 65,000 journals, and numerous special collections are available to patrons.
The Director of Advancement is the chief advancement officer for the UIC Library. The Director plans and implements development-focused programs designed to increase philanthropic support of the Librarys strategic funding priorities. The Director also provides leadership and counsel to the Dean and other Library faculty and staff on all advancement-related matters. Additional responsibilities include devising goals and strategies plus carrying out tactical activities to secure and steward philanthropic support; and managing a portfolio of Library donors and prospects, with particular emphasis on those who donate significant corporate/foundation grants and in-kind gifts of general or special collection materials.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced development professional who is also a creative, ambitious, collaborative and values-oriented leader. Other qualifications include:
TO APPLY, PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE UIC JOB BOARD: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=25113&job=director-of-advancement-university-library FOR FULLEST CONSIDERATION PLEASE APPLY BY October 19, 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.
The UIC Library is a hub of collections, connections and expertise dedicated to the success of the education, clinical practice and research-based discoveries of UIC students and faculty. The Library hosts over 1 million patrons annually at its two Chicago facilities, plus millions more visitors who access services on-line. Over 2.7 million volumes, 65,000 journals, and numerous special collections are available to patrons.
The Director of Advancement is the chief advancement officer for the UIC Library. The Director plans and implements development-focused programs designed to increase philanthropic support of the Librarys strategic funding priorities. The Director also provides leadership and counsel to the Dean and other Library faculty and staff on all advancement-related matters. Additional responsibilities include devising goals and strategies plus carrying out tactical activities to secure and steward philanthropic support; and managing a portfolio of Library donors and prospects, with particular emphasis on those who donate significant corporate/foundation grants and in-kind gifts of general or special collection materials.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced development professional who is also a creative, ambitious, collaborative and values-oriented leader. Other qualifications include:
- Three or more years of direct fundraising experience, including a demonstrable record of success building relationships and securing philanthropic support from individuals, corporate and foundation donors.
- Professional experience or demonstrable interest in working at a comprehensive university and/or an academic library.
- Excellent oral and written communications and relationship-building skills.
- High integrity and ability to work with diverse constituencies.
- Bachelors degree is required, an advanced degree is preferred.
TO APPLY, PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE UIC JOB BOARD: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=25113&job=director-of-advancement-university-library FOR FULLEST CONSIDERATION PLEASE APPLY BY October 19, 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.