Description
University of Illinois Chicago
Retzky College of Pharmacy
Director of Constituent Engagement
Salary $100,000 - $110,000
For fullest consideration, please submit a complete application and upload a resume and cover letter (required) by June 5, 2026.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
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 Retzky College of Pharmacy
The UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy is an international leader in pharmaceutical research, education, and clinical practice. Founded in 1859, the College is the oldest academic unit, and only pharmacy program, in the University of Illinois System. With campuses in both Chicago and Rockford, the College is currently ranked 11th in the nation by US News and World Report and is routinely in the Top 5 in NIH research funding. The College is also among the top pharmacy schools for student body diversity, faculty expertise, patient care and outreach programs, and entrepreneurial endeavors. The UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy also has the largest and most comprehensive clinical faculty in the nation and an unparalleled residency and fellowship training programs that have helped spread clinical pharmacy services across the globe. Because of the quality of its programs, the College attracts the top PharmD, residency, and graduate student applicants. Graduates routinely assume leadership roles in the profession, and the College maintains one of the strongest alumni networks in the country.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for executing constituency engagement strategies across the college by planning, developing and executing innovative local, regional and national events and programs that build community through engagement across multiple college constituents and partners. Will support the College by managing day-to-day constituent communications and engagement events and activities. Works closely with the College Marketing & Communications team, College Administration team, and staff from the Vice Chancellor for Advancement to further the College's strategy for constituent engagement.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Works closely with the Dean, senior director of development, and other college leaders in developing and executing a strategic plan on increasing alumni and other constituent engagement and financial support.
- Oversee constituent relations and stewardship activities on behalf of the College and serves as a point of contact with the senior director of development and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement. Includes coordinating and managing constituent impact reports, special donor relations and stewardship projects and events, and constituent acknowledgement processes.
- Coordinates opportunities for constituent engagement to network within the College. Manages staff to oversee the planning and execution of all college-level constituent events, including but not limited to Alumni Reunion and Honors Convocation.
- Responsible for developing new events and programs that increase engagement and foster connectivity among college constituents. Drafts remarks, scripts and presentations for the Dean related to these events.
- Partners with senior director of development to support building major gift pipeline through constituent engagement.
- Works with College Marketing & Communications to coordinate and manage communications and interactions with constituents as well as executive communications.
- Develop and oversees volunteer engagement opportunities for college constituents, which may include board/council service, speaking opportunities, mentorship opportunities, and other participation activities as identified. Responsible for tracking constituent engagement and interactions with Dean, other senior deans/leadership, and other boards/committees.
- In partnership with the Dean and the senior director of development, coordinators, schedules, and executes activities and logistics of the College Advancement Board including recruitment, meeting development, and communication efforts.
- Manages the preparation of reports, meeting materials, data analytics, and briefings for the Dean, boards, and committees related to constituent engagement efforts.
- Be liaison between college and all external constituents. Assists the senior director of development with database entries related to donor, prospect, solicitation and proposal activities.
- Works with the Senior Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs in managing event budgets.
- Serves on committees, as requested.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- A minimum of three years of experience in constituent engagement or higher education administration.
- Experience in project and/or events management.
- Demonstrated ability to provide courteous, timely, and effective customer service to a diverse population of constituents.
- Able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Able to exhibit a strong portfolio that demonstrates attention to detail
- Able to demonstrate a robust and collaborative approach to projects in a team-based environment.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Five (5) years of experience in constituent engagement preferred
