Senior Director of Prospect Development and Analytics - OVCA

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant, and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 337,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Position Summary

UIC’s mission drives all we do. In support of the university’s mission to provide the broadest access to the highest levels of educational, research, and clinical excellence, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement (OVCA) builds and strengthens relationships with UIC’s constituencies and drives them toward advocacy for and investment in the university’s priorities.

OVCA seeks an ambitious, strategic, collaborative leader as the next Senior Director of Prospect Development and Analytics. The Senior Director (SD) provides leadership and expertise to the fundraising teams and efforts by maintaining and growing a comprehensive prospect management program that includes metrics accountability, data analytics and reporting activities, strategy coordination, and thoughtful management of prospects through the prospect/donor lifecycle.

The SD develops and executes long- and short-term departmental goals and strategies to ensure portfolio movement, pipeline development, and reporting are aligned with broader university and OVCA objectives and fundraising strategies.

The SD has two direct reports and will hire additional team members in the coming year and beyond. As a senior leader on the Operations, Talent & Culture team in the OVCA, the SD will help establish and maintain productive and collaborative partnerships across the team, department, University, and University of Illinois Foundation.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent • Eight years of relevant experience required • Knowledge and understanding of fundraising prospect management principles and methods • Experience with fundraising databases and software • Strong strategic thinking, project management, and training skills • Ability to set priorities and exercise critical thinking skills to determine the best use of resources for reaching goals to support the university’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with higher education development • Experience in a complex fundraising environment • Personal initiative, entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills • Ability to combine the art of fundraising with the science of data and processes • Ability to blend strategic oversight with practical application. • Ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information and appropriately communicate the information to disparate audiences

For more information and a list of responsibilities, please check out the job posting here. For fullest consideration, please apply by October 25, 2024, directly to the UIC Job Board.

Resume and cover letter required. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.  UIC also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899