Laboratory Schools: Director of Alumni Relations and Development
Department: Lab School Laboratory Schools
Location: Chicago, IL
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Today
Job Requisition ID: JR27712
About the Department
At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey. Founded in 1896 by John Dewey, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning. Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education.
Lab seeks candidates for employment who thrive in an educational environment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of color, LGBTQ+ identified candidates, and candidates from historically marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds.
Job Summary
The Director of Alumni Relations and Development serves as the chief development officer for the Laboratory Schools. Reporting to the Director of Schools, the Director is responsible for generating annual and endowed philanthropic revenue, alumni engagement, and relations among Lab parents and community members.
The Director will design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan, manage a portfolio of major gifts prospects, and lead a staff of seven, expanding to ten. The Director will also work closely with the University of Chicago’s Alumni Relations and Development Office.
Responsibilities
- Advises and partners with the Director on fundraising strategies and community engagement.
- Leads quarterly meetings of the Lab Board’s Alumni & Family Relations and Development Committee.
- Identifies, researches, cultivates, and solicits a personal portfolio of current and prospective donors.
- Supervises, mentors, and supports the goals of each member of the ARD team.
- Oversees planning and implementation of events that promote connection to Lab.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience: Minimum requirements include 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate or professional degree in business, marketing, management, or relevant field.
- Minimum of eight years in progressively responsible leadership positions in institutional development.
- Successful track record soliciting and closing major gifts.
- Experience in a primary or secondary independent school setting strongly preferred.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover letter (required)
- Professional References (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected classes under the law.
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