Development Assistant

University Of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

427d • $45,100 - $53,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Development Assistant at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business provides comprehensive administrative support for the Advancement team. This hybrid role requires a dynamic individual capable of achieving high-level results in a fast-paced environment, while also being willing to take on additional projects and improve processes. The position involves direct reporting to the Office Manager/Executive Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer and includes responsibilities such as event planning, data management, and customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a support role in an academic setting or similar environment
• Event planning or comparable experience
• Experience working with clients to address their needs

Responsibilities

• Reconcile alumni club event expenses, transactions, and budget
• Help plan and execute special events, such as donor visits and events
• Answer phones, greet and assist visitors, triage and respond to inquiries about Advancement and Ross programs
• Schedule appointments with donors, prospects, volunteers, alumni, and staff; prepare meeting materials and reports
• Create organizational systems for information on shared drives and in Google
• Responsible for data integrity of databases
• Create itineraries and donor briefings
• Work as part of a support staff team to provide excellent customer service to visitors, donors, faculty, and staff
• Coordinate and balance workload with other team members, provide back-up coverage for other support staff members, and help provide appropriate coverage during absences
• Process gift checks
• Provide traditional administrative support for members of the Advancement team, including calendaring, travel arrangements, financial processes, email and phone correspondence, and report preparation
• Use the University donor database (DART) to confirm donor data, run reports, and modify, update and upload alumni and alumni club data
• Assist with small scale fundraising campaigns led by Ross School of Business members
• Other administrative responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days)
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Flexible Work Program
• Ross Onsite Fitness Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees