How to Apply

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 skills and experience that are directly related to this position.

What You'll Do

The Associate Director reports to the Director of Stewardship and Gift Finance and is responsible for the oversight of all gift-related revenue to Michigan Medicine, serves as the Office of Development expert on PCI compliance, IRS, CASE and Standard Practice Guide (SPG) guidelines, and other university policies and requirements, and supervises the donor-centric and customer-oriented team that accepts and deposits revenue, reconciles financial systems and transfers money when required, and provides reporting on and updates to gift funds. The Associate Director is also responsible for gift fund management and administration, working closely with the Director of Stewardship and Gift Finance, the Medical School Finance Office, the Office of General Counsel, department administrators, and gift teams to ensure that Michigan Medicine remains compliant by honoring the donor intent of each gift. The Associate Director will also liaise with regional gift finance teams at UMH-Sparrow and UMH-West to provide expertise and guidance on building a compliant and scalable program.

Mission Statement

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.

Who We Are

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 an average of $200 million, which helps us to be a change agent of the world. The Office of Development supports a culture of flexibility, and a hybrid work arrangement is possible for this position.

Responsibilities*

Gift Finance Team Management - 50%

Gift Fund Management - 30%

Regional Gift Finance - 15%

Other - 5%

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Locations

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

This position may be eligible for flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment. This position works both onsite and remotely based on the business needs of the unit.

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.

Background Screening

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.

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.