How to Apply
A cover letter is encouraged. If you submit 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.
Note: While work arrangements are flexible with regard to work location, all new employees are expected to be in commutable distance to Ann Arbor, MI.
To be considered you must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring university sponsorship for continued employment.
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 investing
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*
Reports to: Assistant Director of Prospect Development
Supervises: N/A
As the Prospect Management Analyst, you will be a consultant to the fundraising units across the three University of Michigan campuses. Your core responsibility will be the portfolio review process, including preparing documents and conducting portfolio review sessions. You will advise university fundraisers in the optimization of their portfolios and the achievement of their fundraising goals. You will also coordinate and review departmental audits and provide instructional feedback to relevant teams and individuals. You will field and respond to inquiries from members of the development community about prospect management data procedures, policies, and best practices.
Responsibilities:
50% Prospect Management Community Outreach - Consult fundraisers on the optimization of their portfolios through strategic portfolio reviews.
40% Data Management & Presentation - Collect and audit prospect-related data with the highest degree of confidentiality.
10% Administrative and Other - Assist our team and organizational leadership with community-wide strategic initiatives.
For the full job description with additional responsibilities and details, please click here.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One or more years of office experience.
- A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Ability to create reports and dashboards utilizing data visualization, business intelligence, or other tools and methods.
- Computing and technical skills, including familiarity with word, spreadsheet, database, data visualization, business intelligence tools, and other applications.
- Consulting capabilities, including the ability to relate complex content to diverse audiences, and the ability to collaborate with clients to achieve shared goals.
*Interested in learning more? Additional responsibilities and qualifications can be found in the full job description here.
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 any time after a posting duration of seven calendar days.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.