Managing Director of Development, Quinlan School of Business
Chicago, IL
$170K/yr – $190K/yrFull time
Posted 3 months ago
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Managing Director of Development - Quinlan School of Business
Position Number
8101176
Work Modality
Hybrid – 4 In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?
no
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name
PRINCIPAL & MAJOR GIFTS
Location Code
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS SCHOOL (03636A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Summary
The position will lead short- and long-range development activities on behalf of the Quinlan School of Business (QSB). It will manage a team responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors for major, planned, and leadership annual gifts in support of the school. They will align and integrate unit-based efforts with the LUC Office of University Advancement’s priorities and collaborate with QSB’s academic leadership to seek philanthropic support for their education and research missions.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development for Schools and Colleges, the Managing Director will lead a team responsible for planning and implementing campaign fundraising strategies on behalf of QSB with a primary focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and closing major and principal gifts.
The Managing Director will set and achieve multiyear fundraising growth goals and metrics for QSB; partner with the Dean and academic leadership to identify fundraising priorities that align with the School’s and University’s strategic plan; and partner with Advancement colleagues to allocate resources required to be successful.
He or she will:
- personally manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, be responsible for securing a requisite volume of major gifts from those individuals, and oversee their stewardship
- ensure the long-term sustainable growth of that portfolio through data- and relationship-driven qualification efforts
- support volunteer leadership groups for QSB, with particular focus on the Dean’s Board of Advisers
- together with their team, collaborate with colleagues across University Advancement to drive key performance indicators relating to the year-over-year growth of fundraising progress for QSB.
The Managing Director will nurture a culture of commitment to data integrity, lead in observing division-wide processes established to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across functions, and perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- 7-10 years of significant development leadership experience, preferably in higher education or another major cultural, healthcare, or civic setting. Proven quantifiable track record of personally developing, soliciting, and closing seven-figure gifts is required.
- Demonstration of 3-5 years of tenure and longevity at previous employers is required, a history of promotions within organizations is preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Work Experience
- 7-10 years of significant development leadership experience, preferably in higher education or another major cultural, healthcare, or civic setting. Proven quantifiable track record of personally developing, soliciting, and closing seven-figure gifts is required.
- Demonstration of 3-5 years of tenure and longevity at previous employers is required, a history of promotions within organizations is preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building, managing, and holding teams of gift officers accountable.
- Possess excellent knowledge of the principles of fundraising; demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of principal and major gifts; annual giving; corporate/foundation relations; prospect management; budget oversight; and excellent interpersonal communications and team-building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to formulate strategic plans, implement programs, and evaluate the success of these initiatives. Demonstrated ability to effectively staff the President/CEO, Trustees, or other executive leadership in executing major gift strategies.
- Clear understanding of and appreciation for the mission, goals, and objectives of private higher education and Loyola University Chicago.
- Direct experience in a complex institution with multiple academic units will be extremely advantageous.
- A proven commitment to diversity and demonstrated success in recruiting, retaining, and building a diverse development team.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
N/A
Computer Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and email applications. Knowledge and experience with databases.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Yes
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
06/23/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$190,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$170,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35385
Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, with nearly 17,000 students.The University has four campuses: three in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, as well as course locations at our Retreat and Ecology Campus in Woodstock, Illinois. The University features 13 schools and colleges, including the Quinlan School of Business, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Stritch School of Medicine, Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Arrupe College, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Communication, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, School of Education, School of Environmental Sustainability, School of Law, School of Social Work, and Graduate School. Consistently ranked a top national university by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is also among a select group of universities recognized for community service and engagement by prestigious national organizations like the Carnegie Foundation and the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Salaries
Posted range
$170K/yr – $190K/yr
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