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Manager, Corporate Relations

Employer
The University of Chicago
Location
Hyde Park Campus

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Job location: Hyde Park Campus


Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2019-04-19
Req: JR04745
Please make sure to read the job posting in its entirety as it reflects both the University roles and responsibilities, followed by the specific description.

Department30352 Bus-Career Services-Harper

About the UnitThe University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 50,000 accomplished alumni. - strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities. As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/

Job FamilyAlumni Relations & Development

Sets and achieves University fundraising and engagement goals. Designs, manages, and executes development strategies and programs to maximize philanthropic support for the University’s priorities. Increases engagement and participation of the University’s worldwide community of alumni, parents, families and friends via diversified communication programs and activities.

Career Track and Job LevelFoundation & Corporate Relations

Manages University-wide fundraising efforts focused on foundations, corporations, fundraising associations and other institutional sources of private philanthropic support.

P2: Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Role ImpactIndividual Contributor

ResponsibilitiesThe job administers programs regarding a University-wide development program focused on foundations and corporations as well as fundraising associations and other institutional sources of philanthropic support.

1) Has a moderate/solid understanding of the identification and solicitation of foundation/corporate prospects with the capacity for special, high-level support for the University's priority programs and projects. Develops and maintains relationships with donors, volunteer leadership, faculty, and administrators, often through personal visits, phone contact, and attendance at special events., 2) Works with faculty, deans, administrators, trustees, and other development staff to define projects and develop and present proposals to foundations or to call on prospective donor companies in the Chicago metropolitan area and the United States., 3) Plans tactics to meet individual and group goals. Monitors and develops initial strategies for assigned foundations or corporations. Identifies emerging program areas with funding promise and assists in the development of new projects. Uses various technologies to help to develop new strategies and to assess foundation relations programs., 4) Analyzes solicitation activities. Administers the solicitation process for corporate scholarships. Ensures that gifts are applied in accordance with the intent of the donor. Maintains follow up contact with donors. Represents the foundation/ corporate relations program to constituencies both within and outside the University., 5) Performs other related work as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

1) Chicago Booth’s Corporate Relations team seeks a part-time Manager to support our work with a broad range of companies with which Booth is engaged. While many of these tasks require strong administrative and project management skills, executing them well is key to maintaining and growing our relationships with these firms.

2) The Manager is integral to the Corporate Relations and Career Services teams.

3) Position requires local presence (ie, cannot be remote), and office hours will be shared between Gleacher (downtown) and Harper (Hyde Park). 15-19 hours per week, on average.

4) Chicago Booth Career Services manages several internship programs which the school helps fund. Manage incoming inquiries from possible firm participants

5) Research firm eligibility, triage firm interest, steer toward most appropriate program

6) Vet firms for funding eligibility

7) Organize, track and maintain student applicants

8) Collaborate with program leads to optimize and ensure smooth processes

9) Maintain and update database of firms

10) Monitor firm interest and manage reminder process

11) Review firm feedback and recommend actions

12) Track feedback from firms on student performance; identify and escalate necessary interventions

13) Chicago Booth Corporate Relations manages numerous events for firms to build their brand and further company engagement with students and alumni. These can be at Gleacher/Harper, company sites, or public venues.

14) Organize event logistics, including space and food/beverages

15) Develop and execute marketing and follow-up plans

Unit-preferred Competencies

1) Knowledge of database technology and Microsoft Office. 

2) Strong communication skills, both oral and written. 

3) Superior organizational skills and attention to detail. 

4) Ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal supervision.  

Education, Experience, and CertificationsMinimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

1) A minimum one year of professional work experience, career/corporate relations.

Required Documents

1) Resume

2) Cover letter

NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application.

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Pay FrequencyBiweekly

Pay GradeDepends on Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours17

Benefits EligibleNo

Drug Test RequiredNo

Health Screen RequiredNo

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo

Posting Date2019-04-19-07:00

Remove from Posting On or Before2019-10-19-07:00

Posting StatementThe 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, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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An intellectual destination

One of the world's premier academic and research institutions, The University of Chicago has driven new ways of thinking since our 1890 founding. Today, The University of Chicago is an intellectual destination that draws inspired scholars to our Hyde Park and international campuses, keeping The University of Chicago at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change the world.

A transformative education

Our education empowers individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the undergraduate College broaden their perspectives on world issues in the rigorous Core curriculum. Graduate programs through our four divisions, six professional schools, and the Graham School of Continuing Liberal Arts and Professional Studies transform scholars into leaders and grant access to professors often lauded as some of the world's greatest thinkers.

Groundbreaking research

With a commitment to free and open inquiry, our scholars take an interdisciplinary approach to research that spans arts to engineering, medicine to education. Their work transforms the way we understand the world, advancing fields of study, and often creating new ones. Generating new knowledge for the benefit of present and future generations, The University of Chicago research has had an impact around the globe, leading to such breakthroughs as discovering the link between cancer and genetics, establishing revolutionary theories of economics, and developing tools to produce reliably excellent urban schooling.

A commitment to enrich society

Located in one of the world's greatest cities, The University of Chicago is enriched by and invested in the community we call home. As the second-largest private employer in Chicago, our talented faculty, physicians, and staff comprise a dedicated team committed to the mission of the University.

We partner with our South Side neighbors on innovative initiatives with local benefits and replicable outcomes for urban universities everywhere. Meanwhile, our research and ideas have broad impact, crossing borders to drive international conversations. The same is true of our diverse and creative students and alumni, who found businesses, create masterpieces, and win Nobel Prizes.

In all we do, we are driven to dig deeper, push further, and ask bigger questions—and to leverage our knowledge to enrich all human life.

Working at The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago is a vibrant community of people dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education and research. One of the largest employers in the metropolitan area, the University employs 10,000 diverse and talented individuals who come to work here from all over the world. The University's location in the heart of an urban environment provides many cultural offerings as well as opportunities to engage with the local community.

We invite you to find out more about the many advantages of working at The University of Chicago.

Our Location: Hyde Park

The Hyde Park community is rich in tradition, culturally diverse, and brimming with art, music, and entertainment opportunities. Find out more about living and working in the Hyde Park area.

Our Benefits: An Overview

The University offers a wide array of competitive benefits, learning opportunities, and additional services to our employees. Find out more about how working at the University of Chicago could benefit you.

University of Chicago Facts:

  • 5,860 undergraduate students
  • 9,866 graduate, professional, and other students
  • 160,000 alumni world wide
  • 2,274 full time faculty
  • 7,164 staff
  • 49 majors and 40 minors in the undergraduate College
  • 5 divisions and 6 professional schools for graduate study
  • 99 Nobel Laureates
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Chicago
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