How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

Reporting to the UMSI Executive Director for Development and Alumni Relations, the Development Generalist will provide support across the UMSI Development & Alumni (DAR) team, specifically in the areas of stewardship, major gifts, alumni relations, board management, and communications. You will also be responsible for managing and implementing administrative processes such as gift processing and reporting. This role will work closely and collaboratively with all members of the UMSI DAR team in a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic environment.

A detailed description of the position can be found here.

Who We Are

The School of Information (UMSI) is a progressive, interdisciplinary professional school offering a Bachelor of Science in Information, Master of Science in Information, Master of Health Informatics, Master of Applied Data Science, and Ph.D program. Our mission is to create and share knowledge so that people will use information - with technology - to build a better world.

For more information about UMSI, please visit our website.

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 (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Family Leave)
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Tuition support program

Responsibilities*

• Supporting the UMSI Development & Alumni (DAR) team holistically with processes such as gift processing and reporting.
• Working closely with the Annual Giving and Stewardship Officer to thank, acknowledge, and report impact to our donors across various channels.
• Working closely with our Major Gifts team to coordinate asks/opportunities, track activities and outcomes, write prospect briefings, and generate reports to assist gift officers with prospect management activities.
• Assisting our Alumni Relations Officer with tracking alumni metrics, updating alumni records, generating reports, and supporting event planning and communications as needed.
• Supporting the Executive Director of Development in managing the UMSI advisory board, writing monthly board updates, preparing reports, and planning board meetings.
• Writing and editing materials such as one-sheets, proposals, presentations, newsletters, and website copy.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of certification, education and experience.
• 1-2 years experience in fundraising, marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field.

Work Schedule

Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance is required. May require working during non-business hours and on weekends. Hybrid work is OK, in accordance with UMSI Remote Work Policy and with supervisor approval but some on-site activities are required (e.g. for events, team meetings, board meetings, etc.). Remote work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change depending upon business needs.

Work Locations

Will require travel to multiple locations on & off campus.

Additional Information

NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.