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Associate Director, Parent Engagement

3 months ago


Chicago, United States DePaul University Full time
Job Description

The Highlights:

The Associate Director, Parent Engagement will play a critical role in increasing engagement and building affinity among the parent and family community at DePaul. Reporting to the Director of Parent Engagement, the Associate Director will assist with all aspects of parent and family communications, events and other engagement initiatives. This position will work independently and collaborate extensively with colleagues within the Division of Advancement and External Relations, and with partners across campus.

What You'll Do:
  • Parent & Family Communications: Contribute to parent and family communications, including the website, newsletter, and social and digital media, and more
  • Event Management: Plan events and opportunities for parents and families to engage with the university, including Alumni & Family Weekend, Summer Send Offs, and more
  • Relationship Management: Cultivate meaningful relationships with actively engaged parents and families, and parent and family volunteers and donors
  • Fundraising: Build a culture of philanthrophy among parents at DePaul to help achieve annual fundraising goals, with a special focus on pipeline development and engaging parents and families with Leadership Annual Giving
  • This position will require a procard and be responsible for monitoring expenses related to parent and family events, as well as opportunities to minimize expenditures and save resources.
What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 3-5 years experience with preference given to candidates who have experience in event/project management, volunteer management, higher education or a communication-related field
  • Demonstrated professional presence and maturity in dealing with a variety of audiences, external and internal to the university
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation, and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects concurrently
  • Exceptional organizational, time management, and analytical skills to complete work with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to build strong relationships with and engage prospects, donors, volunteers, as well as faculty, staff, and administrators across the university
  • A high-level of energy, self-confidence, optimism, and personal resilience
  • Comfort with ambiguity and change; demonstrated sensitivity, maturity, and good judgment
  • Demonstrates commitment to and appreciation of DePaul's mission
  • Requires flexible working hours including evening and weekend work and occasional travel
  • Works in close partnership with the alumni engagement team to collaborate on relevant programming for parents during Alumni & Family Weekend, as well as regional presidential receptions, and more
  • Develops productive working relationships across campus, most notably with New Student and Family and Family Engagement, Housing and Residence Life, the Dean of Student's Office, University Communications, the Office of Student Involvement, and others
  • Serves as a resource, advocate, and spokesperson for parent engagement and philanthrophy at DePaul
  • Supports the Director in the development of goals, objectives, and measurement tools to understand how to meaningfully engage parents and families

    Perks:
  • Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
  • Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
  • Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more
  • Full-Time Benefits


For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.