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This job was posted by : For more information, please see: 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. As a comprehensive and integrated advancement enterprise, our work supports priorities in every division, school, department, and institute. Within the Office of Alumni Relations and Development, the Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving (AEAG) team oversees a diverse set of programs and initiatives designed to increase participation and engagement among alumni, parents, and friends of the University, with a focus on driving key University priorities. Under the direction of the Executive Director, Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, this team is responsible for achieving ambitious participation, engagement, and fundraising goals within the College and broader 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. Researches, executes, and implements best practices in alumni relationship management. Works with the Alumni Board of Governors to create and implement guidelines to govern shared interest groups. Responsibilities Assists with the creation and execution of intellectual engagement programming, with a focus on strengthening connections between alumni and the University, deepening alumni pride, and enhancing and expanding engagement opportunities for the global UChicago alumni community. Develops a calendar of programs that includes some in-person domestic and international events planned well in advance, and some quick turnaround virtual events, that are topical and responsive to the news of the moment. Participates in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of intellectual engagement programs. Identifies, cultivates, and recruits faculty and other high-level speakers for participation in intellectual engagement programming. Develops briefing materials for program participants, moderators, and senior leadership. Leads prep meetings with moderators and speakers to ensure productive public programming. Leverages a variety of resources, including but not limited to colleagues, media resources, and other research, to develop and maintain a deep understanding of faculty research and University priorities. Works closely with the communications team to develop promotional materials and outreach strategies to cultivate audiences. Works closely with the strategic events team to coordinate the logistics for the events, including but not limited to venue and menu selection, speaker travel, hotel blocks, security, and registration. Coordinates with colleagues in development to ensure accurate tracking for prospect development. Develops and strengthens key relationships with internal and external partners to create and execute best-in-class alumni intellectual engagement experiences. Serves as a primary point of contact for event attendees, responding to all phone, email, and mail inquiries. Tracks program expenses, reporting on, and analyzing expenses. Maintains accurate and detailed records, timelines, and process documents. Archives event details. Establishe and maintains metrics of success and makes sure those are present in departmental strategic plans, goals setting, and the annual budget. Assists in leading and coordinating the planning, organization, and management of events, programs, and services designed to cultivate and maintain ties between the University of Chicago and key constituent groups. May assist in or individually create a marketing plan to maximize participation and engagement of alumni, parents, and friends. Builds strong working relationships with staff in the College, professional schools, units, and in other departments across campus. May help develop performance standards for the alumni relations staff within a unit. Sets activity goals for the team and maintains the annual operating budget for constituent relations programs. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. --- Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. --- Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor/'s degree. Advanced degree.