Managing Director of Development, Quinlan School of Business

Managing Director of Development, Quinlan School of Business

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.

Position Details

Job Title - Managing Director of Development - Quinlan School of Business

Position Number - 8101176

Work Modality - Hybrid 4 In-Person

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 SummaryThe 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
• 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 Experience7-10 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 QualificationsExperience 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.

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

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. With15 schools, colleges, and institutesincluding Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health SciencesLoyola 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 aSTARSGold-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.