Associate Director, Intellectual Engagement
Department: ARD Intellectual Engagement
About the Department: Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) engages alumni (~220k), current students, parents, and friends of the University through intellectual, professional, and social activities on campus, around the world, and virtually. ARD raises $600 Million annually to advance UChicago’s mission and values and to support faculty and researchers, practitioners and patients, and students and programs across the University.
Job Summary: This role uses best practices and knowledge within Alumni Relations and leads a program designed to engage the alumni community worldwide, increase participation, and advance the objectives of the Alumni Association and the broader University.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with the creation and execution of intellectual engagement programming, focusing on strengthening connections between alumni and the University.
- Develops a calendar of programs that includes in-person domestic and international events and quick turnaround virtual events.
- Develops briefing materials for program participants, moderators, and senior leadership.
- Works closely with the communications team to develop promotional materials and outreach strategies.
- Coordinates logistics for events, including venue and menu selection, speaker travel, and registration.
- Tracks program expenses and maintains accurate records.
- Builds strong working relationships with staff across campus.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum two years of professional work experience in journalism, event, meeting, or conference planning.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.
Working Conditions:
- This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in-office presence.
- Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.
- Work evenings and weekends as needed.
Application Documents:
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter, addressed to Hiring Committee (preferred)
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
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