Strategic Leader, Alumni & Reunion Engagement

University of Chicago

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 77,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Chicago Advancement team seeks an Associate Director, Alumni and Volunteer Experience, to design innovative class-based undergraduate alumni engagement strategies and drive participation worldwide. You will spearhead initiatives that strengthen alumni affinity during reunion years, tailoring experiences to diverse undergraduate cohorts.

You will lead programs across reunion activities, collaborate with campus partners, and measure impact against Advancement goals, cultivating

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5–7 years of work experience in nonprofit management, alumni relations, development, or related field.
  • Additional experience in fundraising is a plus.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience with budgeting and financial oversight.
  • Experience with data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements strategic engagement plans for College Reunion classes with clear goals.
  • Identifies opportunities for meaningful class-based engagement during and between reunion years.
  • Partners with Reunion volunteer staff to support program development.
  • Plans College Alumni Weekend programming and Reunion dinners.
  • Leverages existing alumni programs to increase touchpoints with Reunion alumni.

Skills

Alumni relations
Strategic planning
Data management
Communication
Relationship building
Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree
College degree in related field

Tools

Phoenix
Salesforce Donor Relationship Management
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Access

Job description

The University of Chicago Advancement team seeks an Associate Director, Alumni and Volunteer Experience, to design innovative class-based undergraduate alumni engagement strategies and drive participation worldwide. You will spearhead initiatives that strengthen alumni affinity during reunion years, tailoring experiences to diverse undergraduate cohorts.

You will lead programs across reunion activities, collaborate with campus partners, and measure impact against Advancement goals, cultivating

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