Associate Director, School Engagement & Giving

LRES Corporation; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Associate Director of School Engagement & Giving to design and drive a comprehensive alumni engagement and philanthropy program for designated academic units. You will partner with college and school leaders to deepen alumni affinity, expand volunteer networks, and increase philanthropic participation across the donor pipeline.

The role requires a track record in alumni engagement and fundraising, with a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 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 university’s school-based alumni engagement and philanthropic giving strategy.
• Collaborate with Schools/Colleges Development to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and donor prospects.
• Lead planning and execution of school-based engagement events and donor cultivation activities.
• Partner with colleagues across University Advancement to ensure coordinated outreach and consistent messaging.
• Grow engagement and philanthropic involvement through boards, councils, and volunteer networks.
• Analyze engagement and giving data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Fundraising

Volunteer management

Stakeholder partnership

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Elucian Advance

Digital Marketing Tools

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Associate Director, School Engagement & Giving

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Position Details

Job Title Associate Director, School Giving & Engagement

Position Number 8100051

Work Modality Hybrid – 4 In-Person

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Chicago-Water Tower

Department Name DEVELOPMENT & DONOR SERVICES

Location Code DEVELOPMENT & DONOR SERVICES (03635A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

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

Qualifications RRequired 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 Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Physical Demands Repetitive Motions Working Conditions Irregular Hours

Open Date 08/18/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $82,000/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.

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