Development Associate - Intercollegiate Athletics

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University of Illinois Chicago

Development Associate – Intercollegiate Athletics

 

Hiring Department : Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1039047

Posting Close Date : 02/13/2026

Salary range (commensurate with experience): $50,000-$70,000/ Annual Salary  

Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications and budget constraints.

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University of Illinois Chicago

Development Associate – Intercollegiate Athletics

 

Hiring Department : Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1039047

Posting Close Date : 02/13/2026

Salary range (commensurate with experience): $50,000-$70,000/ Annual Salary  

Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications and budget constraints.

About UIC

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

 

About UIC Athletics

UIC is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), distinguished by its robust academic, research, and health programs. Its state-of-the-art athletic facilities are considered best in class within the MVC and Division I. UIC remains committed to enhancing these facilities to support student-athletes, coaches, and fans.

 

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) aims to develop student-athletes academically, socially, and athletically while boosting UIC’s national athletic profile. In the spirit of Chicago’s rich sports culture, the DIA recruits diverse, high-performing student-athletes and strives for excellence in competition, academics, and sportsmanship across its 18 Division I teams.

 

Life-Changing Impact

Our work at the University of Illinois Chicago and UIC Athletics transforms lives through research, teaching, and public service, creating meaningful impact for our students, the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and communities around the world.

Culture of Champions

UIC Athletics is committed to Champions by leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a leading public research university and employer in higher education .

In the Heart of Chicago

Located in one of the world’s great cities, UIC provides access to Chicago’s rich cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, renowned arts and dining, professional sports, and a robust public transportation system, along with easy connections throughout Illinois and the Midwest.

A Place for Everyone

UIC is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds are welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

 

Position Summary:

Responsible for advancing the mission of UIC Intercollegiate Athletics by planning, developing, and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies and campaigns. Cultivates, solicits, and stewards financial support from alumni, corporations, private donors, trusts, foundations, and other constituents to enhance student-athlete success, athletic programs, facilities, and development efforts with the University’s and Athletics’ goals and priorities

 

Key Responsibilities: 

·         Responsible for organizing, developing and implementing comprehensive strategic plans for growing overall donor and alumni engagement, converting interest into active donor relationships, thus increasing overall philanthropic and transactional fundraising related revenue for the department.

·         Oversee the implementation of the Flames Athletic Fund, the annual fund for UIC Athletics. Works in conjunction with Central Giving on campus with organization, planning, communication and stewardship of an athletics-centric annual fund plan. Included: solicitation letters and engagement. Constituencies include alumni, parent and past-parent groups.

·         Coordinate special projects and events within Athletics, including alumni events, in-game hospitality, Athletics-related events [i.e. the Sparky’s, Baum Family Fund Day, senior days, Hall of Fame ceremonies, season ticket holder events, recruiting visits, post-season tournament events and sport-specific special events].

·         Coordinate stewardship activities, including acknowledgements and letters of gratitude, donor and prospect special outreach, Flames Athletic Fund benefit fulfillment, scholarship coordination and scholarship—both current-use and endowment—donor interaction, and season ticket holder stewardship events.

·         Act as a liaison to sport-specific, volunteer Advisory Boards, furthering engagement and supporting Board activities that will benefit both transactional and long-term philanthropic support.

·         Oversee communications to alumni, donors, season ticket holders, fans, eNewsletters, and sport-specific communications.

·         Coordinate and assist with gift processing and management.

·         Staff game days and special events on and off campus.

·         Promote compliance with UIC, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

·         Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's Degree.

·         Minimum of three years of professional experience in development, fundraising, or advancement, sales or marketing.

·         Commitment to the mission of UIC and UIC Athletics. 

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree

·         Experience working within an Intercollegiate athletics program.

 

Application Instructions:

For fullest consideration, applicants should apply by February 4, 2026, and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (C.V.), and the names and contact information for at least three professional references. All materials must be submitted through the online application system below. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.

 

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

 

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

 

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One....

 

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

 

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