How to Apply
You must apply through the UM Jobs website (umjobs.org/). In addition to your resume, please submit a cover letter, not to exceed one page. In the body of your letter, please describe how the position fits with and advances your career goals. Your resume and cover letter will serve as a writing sample for the initial screening process.
Please submit your cover letter and resume together as a single electronic document (a PDF is best, but there are other acceptable formats), as the system will accommodate only one attachment.
Note: Please be aware that you will receive communication from us at LSA Advancement about the status of your application within a week or so after the posting closes.
Job Summary
Who we are
Since 1841, the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) has been the heart of The University of Michigan, educating young leaders through a rich liberal arts curriculum and creating new knowledge through world-class research and scholarship. We offer more than 100 degree programs in over 75 academic departments and programs. Every LSA program is among the best in the U.S. Learn more about LSA at http://www.lsa.umich.edu/.
LSA Advancement supports the excellence and transformative power of the college's liberal arts education through values-based fundraising, marketing, and communications. To learn more about what Advancement does, the team culture, and the organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, visit Join Our Team Website.
Who you are
You understand development and finance. You are committed to honoring donor wishes. You approach each gift with a deep sense of responsibility, both to the donor and to the university to uphold legal and fiscal requirements. Co-workers describe you as a problem solver who's highly organized, detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and a skillful writer and editor. Colleagues like working with you because you are approachable and highly collaborative, and because you follow through as promised. You enjoy being part of a team. If this describes you, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do
As the Gift Fund Stewardship Manager, you will ensure that the college remains legally and fiscally compliant by honoring the donor intent of each gift and assisting in the timely spending and reporting on gift fund utilization. You will review gift agreements, research funds, analyze data and reports, interpret donor intent, draft communications between donors and the university, negotiate and recommend gift fund modification to maximize use of funds, write modified gift agreements and MOUs, develop and document comprehensive workflows, and maintain records in various systems. You will work closely with stakeholders in Advancement, Finance, the Dean's Office, Departments and Programs, and the Office of General Counsel to oversee the gift fund modification process and provide transparency to all. And, as a member of the stewardship team, you will assist with impact reports to show what donors make possible in the college.
The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $73,000. Salary is determined by direct relevant experience while ensuring equity on our team.
A full job description can be found here.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday, and 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
In addition, LSA offers:
- Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses
- Strong commitment to work/life balance
- Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs
Being 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. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
You can see a summary of the benefits you will be eligible to receive here .
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 5-7 years of experience in a related field
- Experience in development and an understanding of the higher education landscape
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret and apply legal, compliance, and University policies
- Experience writing, proofreading, and editing to deliver quality content
- Demonstrated experience with accounting and financial reporting, including communicating and explaining financial information to others
- Administrative experience (such as performing mail merges, creating business letters, proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Suite)
- Experience utilizing customer databases, accounting and financial reporting tools, and other software
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency through actions, interactions, and communications with others
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
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
Individuals who are women, LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, or veterans are encouraged to apply.
Work Location:
Our office is located at 309 Maynard Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This position has the option to work on-site or hybrid (both remote and on-site).
Work Authorization:
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment, and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
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 .
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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.
