Associate Director, School Giving & Engagement

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

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Associate Director of School Engagement & Giving at its Chicago-Water Tower Campus. This role develops and implements school-based alumni engagement and philanthropic giving strategies across designated colleges, serving as a strategic partner to leadership to deepen affinity and increase giving participation.

You will collaborate with Development teams, lead events, manage programs, analyze data, and coordinate across University Advancement to deliver a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Proven track record in alumni/donor engagement or fundraising.
• Understanding of Loyola University Chicago or Jesuit schools.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the school-based alumni engagement and giving strategy.
• Collaborate with Schools/Colleges Development team to identify and cultivate prospects.
• Lead planning and execution of school-based engagement events and donor activities.
• Coordinate with University Advancement teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Engage advisory boards, alumni councils, and volunteer networks for involvement.
• Analyze engagement and giving data to inform strategy and growth.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines, budgets, and communications plans.
• Monitor KPIs and report insights to leadership.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Fundraising

Volunteer management

Jesuit school knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Elucian Advance

Digital Marketing Tools

Job description

Position Number 8100051

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 & 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

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.

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.