Assistant Director of Constituent Engagement -- Gies Business

Gies Advancement

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Digital Fundraising
  o Oversee digital fundraising and engagement initiatives to acquire, renew, and retain donors.
  o Collaborate with Marketing Communications and other college partners and manage fundraising platform development on Giving Day campaigns.
  o Implement engagement initiatives around crowdfunding campaigns.
  o Liaise with Alumni Engagement, Stewardship, Data Scientist, and other partners on developing fundraising opportunities in the digital realm.
  o Liaise with software partners to manage execution of online fundraising best practices.
  o Stay abreast of industry best practices, within higher education, on online platforms and digital alumni engagement.
  
  
• Data Analytics
  o Capture and analyze constituent engagement data in online fundraising campaigns to gauge performance and success.
  o Assist in the development, tracking, and reporting of engagement data and metrics. This includes maintaining confidential and accurate records of interactions with alumni and constituents in the University of Illinois Foundation Tracking and Engagement Database (TED).
  o Utilize data and metrics to advise leadership regarding strategy on advancing the fundraising goals of the college.
  
  
• Digital Constituent Engagement
  o Contribute to the strategy and manage constituent engagement participation on advancement digital community platforms.
  o Build out experiences for our alumni community and develop digital communities where our alumni want to engage.
  o Respond and adapt to digital alumni engagement trends, staying current on the most effective and innovative tools in this space.
  
  
• Event and Program Communication
  o Assist in the communication strategy on constituent engagement events, programs, and initiatives targeting the alumni community and donor base.
  o Manage communications in collaboration with Marketing Communications on crowdfunding campaigns
  
  
• Additional Constituent Engagement Activities
  o Consult on and contribute to advancement projects that support the college’s strategic priorities

Specialty Factors

Bachelor’s degree
One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in alumni annual giving, alumni engagement, fundraising, communications, or a related professional area.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree
• At least 2 years of experience in digital fundraising and annual giving.
• Experience planning and leading community initiatives.
• Experience with analyzing social media and web analytics using tracking platforms like Google Analytics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• • Ability to identify and track relevant constituent engagement and fundraising KPIs. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Cross-team collaboration and relationship building skills. • Ability to interact with people online, to grow a community and nurture it, especially in collaboration with other members of the community. • Project management skills.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $64,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of benefits, including paid leave and holidays:

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 5, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting, and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your resume, including all relevant experience. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact rgoben@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1028432
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu