Assistant Director of Development, Basic Sciences - Military Veterans

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.

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 with gift officers expected to be outside of their home offices meeting with donors, faculty or colleagues a minimum of three days each week.

Under the guidance of the Senior Associate Director of Development, this position will set the strategic direction for fundraising efforts for the University of Michigan?s nine basic science departments . The Assistant Director will be charged with leading fundraising efforts to increase support for all nine departments. The Assistant Director will manage and solicit a portfolio of major gift prospects, including gifts to support professorships, research, faculty and trainee support, and capital.

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least three years of experience in fundraising, public relations, and/or sales and marketing, public relations, or alumni relations.
• Strong writing skills with an ability to understand and convey the impact and potential impact of scientific research on medicine and health.
• Excellent communication skills with comfortability with occasional public speaking.
• Proven ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.
• Candidate will be required to have reliable internet service.
• Periodic travel for donor engagement, conference attendance, etc.

• Knowledge, familiarity, and comfort with science-related research themes found in the basic science arena.
• Development experience in an academic health system setting or science/health foundation with a comprehensive development program.

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.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

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 opportunity/affirmative action employer.