Assistant Director, Advancement, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
$63,750–$75,000 year
HybridChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
The Assistant Director, Advancement for PME provides professional support for fundraising and donor-engagement efforts, executing tasks for development projects, cultivation programs for prospective donors, and hosting PME Advisory Council meetings. Responsibilities include drafting and editing presentations and briefing materials for the Dean and Senior Director, coordinating alumni relations and donor activities (including stewardship, events, and reporting), planning and executing strategic engagement events, managing donor records and reports, extracting and interpreting data from the Phoenix CRM, and producing custom reports, dashboards, and communications to support strategic decisions. The role requires collaboration across University Advancement, a hybrid in-office schedule in Chicago, and strong skills in MS Office, donor relations, fundraising operations, and program management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2-5 years of work experience in fundraising, development, alumni relations, donor relations, nonprofit management, research, marketing, communications, sales, or similar field
- Demonstrated experience planning and managing programs
- Experience with donor relations, stewardship, and annual giving
- Proficiency with Phoenix Donor Relationship Management System or similar CRM
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows environment including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (listening, speaking, writing)
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and follow through independently
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