At Illinois, we don’t leave growth to chance. We invest in professional development to cultivate talent, strengthen leadership, and connect individual aspirations to institutional goals — building a diverse, ready team equipped to move the Illinois mission forward. We believe great outcomes come from empowered people who are supported, challenged, and developed over time.
Structured onboarding and ongoing development programs designed to support career growth
Communities of practice that connect staff to share knowledge and collaborate
Career pathways spanning fundraising, engagement, stewardship, events, operations, and more
Every story has the power to connect people to something bigger than themselves. In advancement, each day is an opportunity to share those stories and create an impact that extends far beyond campus.
KIM SCHMIDT
Director of Storytelling, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement
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