JOB OPENING ID: 259401
MODES OF WORKOnsite
Hybrid
REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular
ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP: Vp For Development
DEPARTMENT: National Major Gifts
How to ApplyA cover letter is encouraged but not required. If you include one, please attach it as the first page of your resume.
The University of Michigan Development Community is committed to growing and retaining a diverse and thriving workforce, demonstrating respect and inclusivity for all.
To be considered you must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring university sponsorship for continued employment.
Note: This is a hybrid position and you must be within a commutable distance to campus
Job SummaryAs the Project and Administrative Coordinator, you will lead projects and provide high-level coordination to partner in the identification, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects for the University of Michigan in partnership with our National Major Gifts Team.
Reports to: Senior Director of Major Gifts, Midwestern States
To learn more about the Office of University Development,
click here.
Why Work at Michigan?In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*- Partner with our gift officers for a variety of tasks including:
- Identify potential prospects and conduct initial donor outreach to increase volume of discovery.
- Develop and oversee campus visits.
- Develop small and large-scale donor events both on and off-campus.
- Gather information and prepare proposals for stewardship for donors.
- Maintain an understanding of social, business, and philanthropic trends within assigned regions.
- Prepare donor and event briefings for Vice President, Executive Officers, Deans, and the President.
- Provide calendaring and scheduling support to our gift officers for internal and external meetings, including strategy session coordination.
*For the full job description with a detailed list of responsibilities, please click here.Required Qualifications*- 3+ years administrative and/or project experience or a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of administrative and/or project experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google products (including Excel, Gmail, Google Docs & Calendar)
- Experience with customer service
- Excellent written skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
Modes of WorkPositions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the
work modes.
Additional InformationFor additional information about this position and to review other current openings in Development, please visit our website at:
https://giving.umich.edu/um/careersApplication DeadlineAlthough the Posting End Date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed anytime after a posting duration of seven calendar days.
U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
