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Director of Prospect Management and Data Analytics - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 18, 2025


Director of Prospect Management and Data Analytics - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement

Director of Prospect Management and Data Analytics - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement

Hiring Department: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1029190

Posting Close Date: February 6, 2025

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 to $105,000

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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 Director of Prospect Management and Data Analytics. The Director of Prospect Management and Data Analytics plays a critical role in achieving UIC's philanthropic and engagement goals by designing and implementing overall portfolio management strategy, guidelines, process, procedures, and training based on data and best practices to help build and support a sustainable donor pipeline.

This role will report to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement Operations, Talent and Culture and work closely with executive and senior leadership across the organization including the Vice Chancellor for Advancement (VC), Associate/Assistant Vice Chancellors for Advancement (AVCs), and senior/executive directors of development. The position leads a team that provides strategic assistance by ensuring portfolio health and providing strategic data insights to help solve
business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required.
  • Five years of relevant experience required, preferably in a complex fundraising environment.
  • Proven knowledge and understanding of fundraising prospect management principles and methods.
  • Experience working with various technologies, including knowledge and experience with project management software, data analysis tools, and CRM systems.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in higher education fundraising setting.
  • Experience with grateful patient fundraising.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, the ability to work with ambiguity, and navigate a complex work environment.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Personal initiative and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Strong training skills.
  • Ability to set priorities and exercise critical thinking skills to determine best use of resources for reaching goals to support the university's mission.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with diverse constituents.
  • Strong advocacy skills to represent team interests and foster mutually beneficial partnerships.


For more information and a list of responsibilities, please check out the job posting here. For fullest consideration, please apply by February 6, 2025, 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 System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14009?c=uic

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