Development Office Assistant (TEMP)

Job Summary

The School of Dentistry is seeking a Temporary Development Office Assistant to provide comprehensive support in Annual Giving and Stewardship, Major Gifts, Alumni & Development Events, and Office Administration. This position requires an individual with strong organizational and anticipatory skills, excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities, and proficiency in computer applications.

What You'll Do

Annual Giving and Stewardship Support: (35%)

• Manage pledge reminders and share with Major Gift Officers (MGOs).
• Manage annual giving solicitation calendar
• Prepare annual giving solicitations
• Work with student services team to maintain regular list of named scholarship recipients sharing with MGO team for personalized stewardship

Major Gifts Support: (35%)

• Assist Development Generalist with MGOs' DART data entry and portfolio management.
• Conduct prospect research and prepare donor profiles.
• Handle PCard backup preparation and submission for the MG team.
• Manage game day requests in the DART database.

Alumni & Development Events Support:(20%)

• Serve as the first point of contact for Development & Alumni Relations inquiries.
• Assist with logistics of alumni and donor events and related engagements.
• Update biographical records in DART.
• Validate and update alumni business information.

Office Administration: (10%)

• Prepare orders and maintain office supplies and tidy storage areas.
• Prepare bi-weekly staff meeting agendas, minutes, and notices.
• Assist in management of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Chi Chapter Dental Honor Fraternity Association activities.

Required Qualifications*

• 1-2 years of related administrative support experience.
• Strong anticipatory skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication, computer proficiency (MS Office Suite), and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated discretion with confidential information.
• Excellent attendance record and guest/donor/customer service orientation.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience leading and coordinating special events and programs.
• Ability to manage event logistics such as hosting, catering, hotel bookings, room reservations, and speaker coordination.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate robust organizational abilities, effective communication skills, and a meticulous approach to managing varied administrative tasks and events. The role demands a proactive, self-guided, and team-oriented professional committed to supporting the School of Dentistry's development initiatives.

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 . Flexibility in the role will be discussed with the Senior Director

Additional Information

The role may require support after hours and on weekends depending on the events.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253261

Working Title

Development Office Assistant (TEMP)

Job Title

CLERK C (TEMP)

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite
Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

School Dentistry

Department

DENT Dev & Alumni Relations

Posting Begin/End Date

8/16/2024 - 8/30/2024

Salary

$18.25 - $22.50

Career Interest

Temporary Job Opening