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 your skills and experience that are directly related.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, you will be part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan. Every person here helps advance this world-class institution. Working here adds purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 3 years working as part of a business development team, in an academic environment, for a non-profit or public service organization or as part of a fundraising team. 
• You can apply research tools to understand the giving history of a corporation or foundation.
• You can successfully manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive requests. 
• The capability to excel in a complex matrix environment with finesse and an appreciation for differences among partners and colleagues. 

• The three most desired qualities you will have: 1) experience with project management 2) a passion to be a good writer and editor and 3) an unquenchable curiosity.
• Either CFR or grants management experience.
• A capacity to analyze data.
• Experience working in higher education or within a complex healthcare environment.

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.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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