The following are open positions
with the University of Illinois
Alumni Association. If you have
questions, please contact us at
217/333-1471 or e-mail alumni@uillinois.edu
Vice President – Alumni Association and
Associate Chancellor for Alumni Relations
View Job Description 
This position serves as the chief alumni relations officer for the Urbana-Champaign
campus and leads the Alumni Association outreach to and engagement of all alumni,
students and friends. The position establishes strategy and goals for alumni
relations in order to build strong relationships between the campus and its alumni.
Additionally, the position is responsible for generating alumni goodwill by leading
the execution of alumni relations through communications and engagement opportunities;
providing leadership and recognition programs; connecting domestic and international
alumni to campus; facilitating volunteer service; and providing life-long learning
opportunities.
This position reports directly to the Alumni Association president and CEO,
as well as to the Chancellor, and serves as a member of the Alumni Association
corporate staff and the Chancellor’s Cabinet.
The person in the position coordinates all campus alumni activities and serves
as liaison between the Office of the Chancellor and the executive office of the
Alumni Association. The position is the lead alumni relations component for campus
advancement and works closely with the deans, department heads and advancement
staff at the campus colleges and departments. The position serves as the staff
liaison to the Campus Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB).
The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the advancement process
in higher education and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with University
leadership such as deans and other administrative officers in a decentralized
organization. Equivalent private-sector experience is also acceptable. Knowledge
of the University of Illinois is a plus. Strong marketing, strategic
planning and oral and written communication skills are required. Experience
interacting with external constituent groups (e.g., alumni clubs, student organizations
and advisory boards or private sector equivalent) is required. At least
five years of administrative experience in advancement or private-sector equivalent
and substantial supervisory experience are required. A master's degree is
also required.
The position is a full time, 12-month academic professional appointment. Starting
date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Salary will be commensurate
with experience and qualifications. To ensure full consideration, nominations
and applications, including e-mail address, cover letter, vita and names and
contact information for three professional references must be received by May
15. Send materials to:
Robyn Camp/Search Committee
VP Alumni Association/Associate Chancellor for Alumni Relations
807 S. Wright St., Suite 320
Champaign, IL 61802
Electronic submissions to: rcamp@uiuc.edu.
