Assistant Director, Athletics Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving

Department
 

CSL Athletics and Recreation

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago is one of the nation's leading institutions of higher education and research. Campus and Student Life (CSL) is comprised of 20 departments that serve the University's 17,500 college, graduate, and professional school students, as well as the campus community more broadly. CSL is importantly charged with the dual task of supporting all students in the University, graduate and undergraduate, and managing multiple campus departments and services that serve the entire campus community. CSL's programs and services focus on supporting student academic success, providing opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, developing community and engagement through the residential housing and dining program, and in areas such as artistic expression, spiritual exploration, and athletic competition. The University of Chicago community includes approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 10,500 graduate, professional, and other students and there are over 400 recognized student organizations working together to create a vibrant and dynamic student life.

The University of Chicago is a member of the University Athletic Association and the NCAA (Division III). The University sponsors 20 varsity sports. The Department of Athletics & Recreation maintains an environment that supports the student athletes' commitment to thriving academically and athletically. A diverse, challenging athletic program supplements the rigorous academic curriculum. The lessons learned through athletic endeavors represent an invaluable part of the nonacademic aspects of a holistic education. Achieving this goal is based on a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary
 

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Development, Athletics and in coordination with Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving (AEAG), the Assistant Director, Athletics-Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving will develop and execute a plan for all forms of annual giving and solicitations; develop a comprehensive alumni relations program and plan, manage and attend targeted athletics events.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving (AEAG), develops and executes a solicitation calendar that effectively utilizes all forms of annual giving solicitations, including telephone, direct mail, e-mail and crowdfunding appeals.
• Maintains a portfolio and solicits leadership annual gifts for Friends of Maroon Athletics while working with Senior Associate Director of Development, Athletics to identify major gifts prospects
• Develops comprehensive alumni relations program, including communications and events in coordination with Senior Associate Director of Development, Athletics and University alumni staff. Recommends long and short-range goals and overall direction of alumni programs.
• Plans, manages and attends targeted athletics events for all constituents in Chicago and nationally including: homecoming, Hall of Fame, parent and alumni events and designated events connected to conference and NCAA championships.
• Assists coaches with fundraising for team-specific priorities (international and out of region travel, facility enhancements, upgraded equipment, etc.)
• Manages all components of direct mail for athletics, working in close concert with AEAG to target these communications.
• Works with College Development to ensure a seamless acknowledgement of gifts.
• Writes and edits applicable correspondence from the Director of Athletics and Recreation and coaches, maintaining confidentiality.
• Works with stewardship team to implement athletics stewardship process by involving the Director of Athletics and Recreation, coaches, and student-athletes to produce impact reports and other donor recognition documents.
• Assists Senior Associate Director of Development, Athletics in setting programming, strategy, and communication plan for Athletics Giving Day.
• Creates and maintains complex database reports and other research materials as needed.
• Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance, including building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions.
• Has a moderate/high level of authority in drafting informational and marketing materials for review for assigned programs. Assists in developing support materials for specific fundraising activities.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with donors and volunteers. Establishes and maintains donor records and accounts.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

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

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledg