Job Information
University of Michigan Project & Administrative Coordinator, National Major Gifts in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Project & Administrative Coordinator, National Major Gifts
Extended Site Maintenance
We are performing updates and maintenance to our applicant experience. As a result, the site will be unavailable Saturday, February 8th at 9pm EST through Sunday, February 9th at 8:00am EST. During this outage period, applications for job postings can not be submitted.
Apply Now
How to Apply
A 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 Summary
As 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 (https://giving.umich.edu/um/) .
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 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GdFFU3WiYYFwmuID-XpGhcR8nIb2f3dJ1b14oTcGjTw/export?format=pdf) .
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 Work
Positions 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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Additional Information
For additional information about this position and to review other current openings in Development, please visit our website at: https://giving.umich.edu/um/careers
Application Deadline
Although 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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
259401
Working Title
Project & Administrative Coordinator, National Major Gifts
Job Title
Admin Coord/Project Coord
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Vp For Development
Department
National Major Gifts
Posting Begin/End Date
1/27/2025 - 2/17/2025
Career Interest
Administration
Development/Institutional Advancement
Apply Now