Director of Alumni Relations and Giving

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools seek a Director of Alumni Relations and Giving to foster community, connections, and engagement among our vibrant alumni community. Reporting to the Associate Director of Schools for Alumni Relations & Development at Lab, the Director is responsible for designing and executing a best-in-class alumni relations program that engages and deepens connections and relationships among alumni, with their alma mater, and with current and future students. The Director will provide initiative and leadership for events, initiatives, and relationship-building with the goal of increasing engagement, volunteerism, and philanthropic support. The successful Director will bring a readiness and willingness to pursue and complete solicitations, serve on Lab’s Major Gifts Team, cultivate strong relationships with alumni donor prospects, and connect them with appropriate giving opportunities. They will work closely with Lab’s Alumni Association Executive Board (AAEB) to develop programs and pathways for meaningful connection and support of the school, its current students and employees, and strategic imperatives. The successful Director will partner effectively with staff and resources at the Laboratory Schools and at the University’s Central Development offices, including the Office of Direct Response, Communications, and Special Events.