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.

The Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) will be an integral member of a collaborative CFR team which is part of Michigan Medicine?s Office of Development. Together, we facilitate partnerships with local, regional, national and international businesses and foundations. With a solid team in place, we now seek a new member who is experienced in project management and has an interest in philanthropy or corporate partnerships. Our new colleague will play a central role in advancing our CFR communications internally and externally. 

We hope to find a candidate with project management experience although this position will play a critical role in fundraising as well. With comprehensive support from our team, our ultimate goal is for this individual to be able to effectively manage a portfolio and increase philanthropic giving from corporations and foundations.

We anticipate that candidates for this Assistant Director position will have several years of experience working in the non-profit sector in such departments as communications, operations, fundraising, or grants management. The position calls for initiative taking, intellectual curiosity, superior organizational skills, and political savvy. 

?    Project manage initiatives that advance corporate and foundation relations. 
?    Conduct and oversee research to inform Michigan Medicine?s faculty and improve the team?s understanding of corporations and foundations. 
?    Collaborate with University of Michigan?s Central Development Corporate and Foundation Relations team. 
?    Support RFP circulation among departments, development colleagues and faculty.
?    Stay current on industry trends, best practices for research and emerging opportunities for CFR. 
?    Manage a portfolio of 15-25 foundations and corporations. 

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.

Michigan Medicine is a groundbreaking organization for many reasons, and much of the work we do is made possible because of philanthropy. Annually, the Michigan Medicine Office of Development raises on average $200 million in philanthropic gifts. The Office of Development supports an overall culture of flexibility with gift officers expected to work outside of their home offices at our Ann Arbor office or meeting with donors, faculty, or colleagues a minimum of three days each week.

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
• 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

? Bachelor?s degree. 
? At least 3 years of working in the non-profit sector in such departments as communications, operations, fundraising, or grants management.
? Meaningful experience serving as a project manager in a complex work environment. 
? Excellent communication (verbal and written) and analytical skills. 
? Demonstrated problem solving skills and comfort managing up. 
? Ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive requests. 
? The capability to thrive in a complex matrix environment with finesse, tact, and an appreciation for differences among stakeholders and colleagues. 
? A capacity to analyze data. 
 

? Either CFR or grants management experience. 
? Familiarity with how development teams function. 
? Experience working in higher education or within a complex healthcare environment. 
? Ability to apply research tools to understand the giving history of a corporation or foundation. 

The onsite location for this position is an office suite at the 777 Building. This provides free, on-site parking for staff.

You will be in a flexible, hybrid position. You will need to live in a commutable distance to the office with the expectation of working in the office 3 days a week, except while traveling on university business. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on our needs.

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.

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.

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.