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Form of workDevelopment Associate, Advancement (College of Medicine)
Hiring Department: College of Medicine
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1022948
Posting Close Date: 2/13/2024
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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Development Associate (DA) provides professional support to assigned colleges and units to help meet fundraising objectives. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) and working with assigned frontline development officers, the DA assists with the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects.
The DA works collaboratively across the College of Medicine, UI Health, and UIC Advancement as well as assigned colleges and units. They serve as a frontline representative of the university, interacting with volunteers, donors, and key leadership.
This position serves as a learning and training experience, structured to grow the talent of the DA such that after two to three years, they are prepared to be competitive as candidates for assistant director of development positions with high-end annual gift/low-end major gift portfolios.
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- One year of work experience - preferencefor experience in development/fundraising environment.
- Experience in project management, preferred.
- Commitment to mission of College of Medicine and UI Health.
- Understanding and practice of a high standard of confidentiality and ethical information collection.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products and data base management.
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