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Associate Director, School Engagement & Giving

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/19/2026
Position Details
Position Details

Job Title Associate Director, School Giving & Engagement
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
Duties and Responsibilities
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
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
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. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

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.
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