Associate Director, School Engagement & Giving

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago seeks an Associate Director of School Giving & Engagement to lead a comprehensive school-based alumni engagement and philanthropic giving strategy. The role partners with college leadership to deepen alumni affinity and increase participation across designated units.

You will collaborate with multiple advancement teams, design engagement events, manage volunteer networks, and analyze data to guide program improvements. Hybrid work is offered with in-person engagements.

Qualifications

• Track record with alumni/donor engagement, fundraising, and/or volunteer management.
• Understanding of Loyola University Chicago and/or other Jesuit schools.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the school-based alumni engagement and philanthropic giving strategy to increase participation.
• Collaborate with Schools/Colleges Development to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and donor prospects.
• Lead planning and execution of school-based engagement events, volunteer opportunities, and donor cultivation activities.
• Partner with University Advancement teams to ensure coordinated outreach and consistent messaging.
• Engage advisory boards, alumni councils, and volunteer networks to grow involvement.
• Analyze engagement data to assess event effectiveness and identify trends for growth.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines, budgets, and communications strategies.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and provide strategic insights to leadership.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Fundraising

Volunteer management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Elucian Advance

Digital Marketing Tools

Job description

Associate Director, School Giving & Engagement

Position Number: 8100051

Department: DEVELOPMENT & DONOR SERVICES

Campus: Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Work Modality: Hybrid - 4 In-Person

Contract: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Associate Director of School Engagement & Giving manages the development and implementation of a comprehensive, school-based alumni engagement and philanthropic giving strategy for designated academic units. This role serves as a strategic partner for college and school leadership, advancing initiatives that deepen alumni affinity, strengthen alumni and volunteer engagement, and increase philanthropic participation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the university's school-based alumni engagement and philanthropic giving strategy, helping foster meaningful connections and increase philanthropic participation among a large and diverse alumni population across designated colleges/schools.
• Collaborate with the Schools/Colleges Development team to create integrated engagement and giving strategies that identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and donor prospects.
• Lead planning and execution of school-based engagement events, volunteer opportunities, and donor cultivation and stewardship activities designed to deepen alumni affinity and advance philanthropic outcomes across the donor engagement pipeline.
• Partner with colleagues across University Advancement, including Relationship Managers, Annual Giving, Digital Engagement, Donor Relations, and Special Events, to ensure coordinated outreach, consistent messaging, and a seamless constituent experience.
• Work with advisory boards, alumni councils, volunteer networks, and other constituent groups to grow meaningful engagement, leadership development, and philanthropic involvement.
• Analyze engagement, participation, and giving data to assess event effectiveness, identify trends and opportunities, and recommend strategies for continuous improvement and growth.
• Manage multiple complex projects and priorities, overseeing timelines, communications strategies, budgets, and operational planning to ensure the successful execution of engagement and giving initiatives.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, providing strategic insights and recommendations to advancement and academic leadership regarding engagement and philanthropic outcomes.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience
• Bachelor's Degree

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Track record with alumni/donor engagement, fundraising, and/or volunteer management
• Understanding of Loyola University Chicago and/or other Jesuit schools

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

None

Computer Skills

Preferred skills include: MS Office, Elucian Advance, Digital Marketing Tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Physical Demands

Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Open Date

08/18/2026

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$82,000/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$70,000/ann

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.

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.

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