Job Description

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History is seeking an Assistant Director for Development to join our team. The Assistant Director for Development is responsible for the acquisition, stewardship, retention, and relational management of UMMNH donors, grantors and members This position will successfully accomplish goals by working creatively and strategically with UMMNH leadership and staff. 

Responsibilities*

KAR Percentage summary

Identify, solicit, and steward annual fund donors - 20%

Membership Acquisition and Retention - 20%

Grant identification, cultivation, reporting and relations management - 10%

Donor Events - 15%

Donor Stewardship - 10%

Corporate and Foundation Relations - 10%

Liaison to UMMNH Board of Advisors - 5%

Diversity Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility - 5%

Participate in UMMNH Culture and perform as a positive team member - 5%
 

Required Qualifications*

The ideal candidate is an energetic, enthusiastic individual with the ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member on multiple time-sensitive tasks. The candidate should be a resourceful and creative problem solver, in addition to demonstrating self-reliance and excellent attention to detail. Must be flexible and able to prioritize projects with interruptions for time-sensitive tasks.

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General skills:

Desired Qualifications*

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.

Additional Information

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei. 

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision. 

Application Deadline

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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