ASSOC DIR DEVELOPMENT

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Associate Director of Development for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) on a hybrid Chicago–Water Tower campus. The role focuses on identifying, qualifying, and soliciting donors to advance CAS priorities.

You will manage a portfolio, partner with university colleagues, and craft donor engagement strategies to meet revenue goals while supporting diversity initiatives within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience in Development or related field required.
• Commitment to diversity and experience building a diverse development team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of leadership annual gift prospects.
• Collaborate with College departments and University Advancement teams.
• Provide prospect strategy, coordinate meetings, and ensure data entry compliance.
• Attend regularly scheduled University and Advancement meetings.

Skills

3-5 years experience in Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Fundraising databases

Job description

Position Number 8102699

Work Modality Hybrid – 4 In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? no

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Department Name DEVELOPMENT

Location Code MAJOR GIFTS (03634A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences ( CAS ), the Associate Director of Development, CAS , is responsible for identifying and qualifying prospects, soliciting and closing four and five-figure philanthropic gifts, and assisting major gift officers to build a pipeline of major gifts prospects/donors to advance the strategic priorities of CAS .

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of assigned leadership annual gift prospects. Through personal and virtual engagement, identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward prospects for leadership and potential major gifts to meet and exceed revenue and activity goals in support of CAS .
• Collaborate appropriately and effectively with College departments and University Advancement colleagues to help engage donors and prospects in ways that advance Loyola’s leadership annual gift level fundraising objectives for CAS .
• Offer prospect strategy counsel, coordinate appointments, and prepare any required materials for prospect meetings or phone calls involving the Dean, alumni volunteers, faculty, and/or other senior administrators. Ensure compliance with prospect management guidelines for data entry and metric tracking.
• Attend regularly scheduled University and Advancement meetings.

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience in Development or a related field required.
• A proven commitment to diversity, the will to embrace diversity in all aspects, and demonstrated success in recruiting, retaining, and building a diverse development team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Hducation strongly preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working in Alumni Relations, Public Relations, Communications, Event Planning, and volunteer organizational work is strongly preferred.
• Personal belief in the mission, goals, and objectives of private higher education and Loyola University Chicago.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience working with staff and volunteers, the ability to manage complex relationships, and proven collaboration and teamwork skills in a diverse community to leverage activities, initiatives, and programs for multiple purposes.
• Understanding of the “Moves Management” process or other proven relationship-management processes/philosophies and ability to think and work strategically.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, set priorities, and collaborate within a diverse community.
• Proficiency with fundraising databases and technology.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses n/a

Preferred Computer Skills

• MS Office Suite
• Proficiency with fundraising databases and technology

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Open Date 09/30/2026

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $85,000/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. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.