Director of Organizational Development

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Hybrid/Remote opportunities available

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement (OVCIA) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a full-time Director of Organizational Development to play a critical role in facilitating organizational growth. The ideal candidate will possess a collaborative spirit, intellectual curiosity, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills along with a proven track record of building and maintaining trusted, collaborative relationships in complex environments.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a global, preeminent university. Since its founding in 1867, it has earned a reputation as a world-class leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. In 2022, the University successfully completed its most ambitious philanthropic campaign, “With Illinois,” raising $2.7 billion during the eight-year campaign and remains resolute towards its future philanthropic efforts. Investing in ongoing organizational development and program improvements is critical to fulfilling the University’s Boldly Illinois strategic plan and future fundraising campaign goals.

Organizational Relationships and Job Summary:

As part of the recently reimagined Office of Strategic Planning and Organizational Development (SPOD) within OVCIA, and reporting to the Senior Director, the Director of Organizational Development will enhance fundraising outcomes by improving operational efficiency and effectiveness through designing, developing, facilitating, and implementing programs that enhance productivity and overall performance. The role will focus on aligning fundraising strategies with the data and operational processes that support them by partnering with leadership and unit advancement staff, analyzing program strengths and opportunities, leading and facilitating change initiatives, and supporting large-scale efforts to grow organizational capacity.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after close date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on April 28, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload a resume, cover letter, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Amanda Wahba at wahba3@illinois.edu and/or visit our Application FAQ site for tips.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Please note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

To see the full position notice, go to: https://illinois.csod.com/ui/internal-career-site/app/job-details/13271