"Development Assistant (Sr/Inter)"

Posted: 12-Dec-25

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 271863

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 are directly related to this position.

Michigan Medicine is a groundbreaking organization for many reasons, and much of the work that we do is made possible because of philanthropy. The Michigan Medicine Office of Development raises an average of $200 million annually, which helps us to be a change agent of the world. The Office of Development supports an overall culture of flexibility by providing a hybrid work opportunity.

The Development Assistant will work as a contributing member in a fast paced, service-oriented environment, providing high-level support to multiple teams of development professionals. This role will work independently and proactively to relieve professional staff of administrative tasks and support activities centric to donor relations, prospect cultivation and stewardship. The Development Assistant will prepare gift agreements and correspondence with a high level of accuracy and manage data for several projects that require reporting, tracking, and accessing information from donor databases. Responsible for coordinating donor and prospect meetings, including tasks related to itineraries, location, refreshments, staffing, purchases, hosting reports, and assists with assignments related to development volunteer activity and others. Frequently communicates with donors and prospects as well as volunteers, faculty, and administrators. The Development Assistant will participate in team events.

The development assistant will also provide support for the annual giving, digital and data teams which will include a wide range of duties, including data batch review, copy proofing, digital campaign support, giving day support, meeting scheduling and other activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• More than four years of progressively responsible administrative support experience (Senior level).
• More than two years of experience (Intermediate level).
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.).
• Experience with generating reports from a variety of databases.
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Proven ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours with occasional weekend and evening work as necessary.
• On site work at least 2 days per week; additional days based upon the need of the team.
• Candidate must have access to reliable internet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience with fundraising projects with non-profits.
• Familiarity with University of Michigan and the Michigan Medicine organizational structures.
• Experience with Zoom, Teams or other virtual meeting platforms.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.