Department
Booth Advancement: Alumni Relations 1.1
About the Department
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary
The Senior Associate Director, Reunions, Student, and Recent Alumni Engagement is responsible for developing and managing reunion volunteer committees with a focus on peer-to-peer outreach, alumni engagement strategies, and data management. Primarily works to expand the comprehensive, strategic, dynamic, peer-led reunion program that integrates class-based alumni relations programming and giving participation. Also engages alumni based on graduation affiliation through the online engagement platform, Chicago Booth Connect. Working under the supervision of the Director, Reunions, Student, and Recent Alumni Engagement, coordinates development strategies with the Annual Fund team and the University to implement a full range of programs designed to identify and cultivate students and alumni in meaningful ways that transition into engaged volunteers and donors. This position also supports department-wide volunteer stewardship and cultivation strategies.
This position is based in Chicago and requires occasional work in the evenings and on weekends.
Responsibilities
- Identifies, recruits, trains, and manages reunion volunteers, acts as liaison for reunion committees.
- Builds strong relationships with volunteer reunion committees and communicates frequently with these key alumni.
- Leads and manages reunion volunteer committees, strategic outreach materials and messaging, events, and meetings.
- Works with reunion program chairs to identify and recruit committee volunteers for each class reunion.
- Works with reunion committees to plan additional class-specific events throughout the reunion weekend.
- Serves as a resource for alumni leaders and volunteers in their efforts to organize events and strengthen the Booth community.
- Develops strategies to achieve 100% committee participation.
- Works with the Annual Fund in developing strategies to achieve 100% committee participation.
- In partnership with the Marketing/Communications team, assists with creating and managing a comprehensive reunion engagement strategy using broadcast emails, print-based collateral materials, and social media.
- Manages reunion website edits.
- Manages various data reporting for reunion reports, list requests, mailings, etc.
- Publishes updated information on reunion volunteer classes via social media platforms in Griffin.
- Assists with tracking reunion volunteer engagement reporting and evaluation.
- Builds and maintains relationships with campus partners, maintaining a high level of communication and service.
- Works with University Relationship Managers to identify prospects in each class as volunteers.
- Develops, implements, and executes a strategy to grow and strengthen class-based engagement and philanthropy of alumni as they engage in Chicago Booth Connect.
- Develops, implements, and executes a strategy to integrate Chicago Booth Connect into Reconnect programming.
- Executes strategic initiatives developed by the Director, Students, Reunions, Recent Alumni Engagement to better engage volunteers and add to their experience through stewardship and appreciation.
- Develops process for volunteer pipeline recommendations and referrals among all Booth departments that engage alumni for volunteer initiatives.
- Leads and coordinates the planning, organization, and management of events, programs, and services designed to cultivate and maintain ties between the University of Chicago and key constituent groups. Creates a marketing plan to maximize participation and engagement of alumni, parents, and friends.
- Leads strategic planning, data management, the creation and tracking of metrics, and the creation and implementation of new constituent relations programs worldwide. Measures, tracks, and reports participation and success of initiatives.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
- A minimum seven years of relevant work experience in fields such as nonprofit management, alumni relations, higher education or a similar field.
Preferred Competencies
- Knowledge of volunteer management, managing programs, website administration, and database management.
- Strong verbal and writing skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills.
- Strong commitment to customer service.
Working Conditions
- This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
- Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Alumni Relations & Development
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$84,575.00 - $95,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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