The UIC Department of Athletics and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement seeks a fundraising professional to serve as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development and lead the fundraising efforts for Flames Athletics. The position will report jointly to the Department of Athletics and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors rated $25,000 and above, including alumni and friends of the athletics program, employing appropriate strategies and tactics in prospect and portfolio management. May include individuals, corporations and foundations.

•Responsible for developing personalized strategies for engagement and solicitation that maximizes each prospect's philanthropic capacity.

•Identifies, qualifies, cultivates and solicits prospects in support of athletics’ funding priorities.

•Meets or exceeds annual performance metrics, including portfolio size, asks, and visits per year with UIC alumni and donors, to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift donations.

•Collaborates with key athletics leadership to build a compelling case for support. Presents funding opportunities articulately, persuasively, and with confidence. Prepares and presents proposals to prospects and donors, working with central communications and donor relations when appropriate.

•Works with Athletics Marketing and Ticket Sales teams to drive premium seating and season ticket sales with an emphasis on the department’s flagship Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs.

•Facilitates and coordinates all communications with assigned prospects. Tracks development activity and donor interactions by entering key interactions and strategies into the fundraising database.

•Works cooperatively on special projects including the Letterwinner’s Association, Hall of Fame, Scholarship Endowments, Giving Day, Donor Recognition Programs, Sport Alumni Reunions, etc.

•Works closely with director of portfolio management and researchers to identify prospects.

•Assists with special event planning and attends events at which alumni, donors and prospects are present.

•Promotes a culture of compliance with UIC, Missouri Valley Conference, and NCAA rules.

•Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or a foreign equivalent. Master’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of successful experience in fundraising, development or a related field, preferably in a college athletics program or an institution of higher learning.
• Proven success in securing and conducting face-to-face meetings for major solicitations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• General understanding of NCAA rules and regulations as it pertains to donors and extra benefits.
• Excellent communication, presentation, business development, and organization skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and fundraising software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a college athletics program or an institution of higher learning. 
• Master's Degree.

About University of Illinois Chicago Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is Chicago’s public research university and is a Department of Education-designated Minority-Serving Institution (MSI). It serves as a thriving hub for research, education and innovation, and serves more than 34,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students in 16 colleges, including seven health sciences colleges and Chicago’s only public law school.

The UIC Flames’ 300 student-athletes compete in 18 NCAA Division 1 sports and have won more than 75 conference championships. In the classroom, UIC student-athletes excel at an elite level, with 14 consecutive semesters of a 3.0+ department-wide GPA and a 91% graduation success rate. The Flames joined the Missouri Valley Conference in July 2022.

FOR FULLEST CONSIDERATION PLEASE APPLY BY OCTOBER 1, 2023.  RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.  UIC also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

About University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago As a top research institute, a leading healthcare provider, and one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse universities in the country UIC is paving the way for how modern, urban, global public education should work. We are, and have been since our earliest days, dedicated to opening doors and clearing hurdles to provide an outstanding education to bright and ambitious students, no matter what. This mission is amplified through our five-year, $750 million IGNITE Campaign that will redefine the model for student success, cultivate and empower faculty leaders, drive life-changing discovery and strengthen connections to communities. UIC Department of Intercollegiate Athletics UIC’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is a nationally competitive Division I program serving nearly 300 student athletes in 18 sports, which have won numerous conference championships and awards for both academic excellence and community engagement. The aim of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to project the University’s image as a national competitor in athletics while enriching the lives of student-athletes by providing opportunities for ph...ysical, intellectual, and social growth. As a Division I athletic program in a major city with highly competitive programs, UIC’s athletic mission is to attract top notch student-athletes reflecting the rich tradition of our students’ competitive work ethic and the campus’ ethnic and gender diversity. The Department’s goal is to win conference championships regularly and to be nationally competitive in men’s and women’s sports each year while demonstrating high standards of sportsmanship and ethical conduct. The University provides student-athletes with academic assistance to enhance opportunities for graduation, creates an enthusiastic arena in which student-athletes compete and showcase UIC’s winning team through effective media coverage.

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