How to Apply
A cover letter is encouraged. If you submit one, please attach it as the first page of your resume.
This is a full time, term-limited position ending after three (3) years from the hire date and is eligible for UM benefits. Before the end of the term limit, it could be considered for a term extension or for transition to an open-ended position.
To be considered you must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring university sponsorship for continued employment
Note: While work arrangements are flexible with regard to work location, all new employees are expected to be in commutable distance to the Ann Arbor campus, unless reported otherwise in the job posting.
The Office of University Development maximizes private support for the University of Michigan.
Job Summary
Reports to: Assistant Director, Pipeline Performance and Strategic Initiatives
Supervises: N/A
As the Operations Analyst, you will collaborate with our Prospect Development and Analytics (PDA) team and other university stakeholders to enhance the university's overall fundraising performance. You will serve as a liaison to schools, colleges, and units and will analyze and synthesize information to monitor our fundraising progress, benchmark and track internal and external philanthropic trends, and assess fundraising feasibility and resourcing requirements for university initiatives, schools, colleges, and units. You will work collaboratively across many development teams and will independently manage your workload.
The PDA team is a strategic branch of the Office of University Development's fundraising operation. Our team partners with development leadership, frontline fundraisers, and pipeline teams to provide insights and strategic guidance which optimize fundraising performance and enhance prospect and donor engagement across the University's entire constituent and donor pipeline.
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*
Responsibilities include 50% Pipeline Performance and Optimization, 30% University Initiative Analysis, 10% Project Coordination, and 10% Other Duties as Assigned.
For the full job description with a detailed list of responsibilities, please click here.
Required Qualifications*
- One or more years of office experience with a bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
- Proven track record of collaboration and effectively building and maintaining strong professional relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to express information concisely, written or verbal
- Prioritize work and exercise critical thinking skills to determine the best use of time and resources
- Experience reading, comprehending, and evaluating large and complex datasets with the ability to synthesize information and create clear, well-written analyses and recommendations
- Ability to navigate unfamiliar information systems, with computing and online research skills
- Proficiency using relational database software, online databases, and Microsoft Office suite
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 the work modes.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.