CareerPlan

Assistant Director, Advancement Operations

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$60k–$70k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Supports the Advancement team at the Harris School of Public Policy with project management, data management, communications, and event operations.

Role type

Assistant Director, Advancement Operations

Builds

Alumni and donor engagement programs, fundraising campaigns, and school events

Domain

Higher Education / Nonprofit Development

Required skills

Project management, Salesforce (Phoenix) data management, CRM maintenance, Event logistics, Email marketing (HubSpot), Fundraising writing, Volunteer program coordination, Data analysis and reporting

Preferred skills

Nonprofit management experience, Fundraising experience, Volunteer management, Event logistics management

Technologies

Salesforce (Phoenix), HubSpot, Cvent, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Project management software

Responsibilities

Manage full event cycle including registration, RSVP, and onsite operations; Serve as in-house Salesforce power user for data extraction and record maintenance; Design and deploy email communications and website content; Coordinate fundraising writing materials and gift acknowledgments; Execute volunteer and annual giving programs; Prepare custom reports for planning and operational decisions

Seniority

Mid-level Individual Contributor