Teams at Illinois College

The Major Gift Officer manages a portfolio of up to 150 major and planned gift donors, identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors contributing $25,000 or more. The role develops fundraising strategies, prepares gift proposals and agreements, collaborates with institutional leaders and volunteers, and supports communications promoting charitable giving. Frequent donor visits, overnight travel, evening and weekend work are required.

Leads undergraduate admission and enrollment efforts for an assigned territory. Counsels prospective students and families, reviews admission and scholarship applications, conducts recruiting events and presentations, manages follow-up communications, and supports enrollment strategy initiatives such as communication, data analysis, and social media. The role requires collaboration across the college, travel for recruitment, financial aid knowledge, CRM proficiency, and strong communication skills.

Recruit prospective online and international students through phone, email, and text; manage admissions pipelines, review applications, meet enrollment goals, maintain CRM records, and collaborate with campus partners to support students from inquiry through enrollment. Represent the college at recruiting events and provide guidance on admission and visa-related requirements.