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Job Summary
The Office of Advancement is seeking to hire a Department Major Gift Associate. The Department Major Gift Associate is responsible for facilitating department focused pipeline giving development for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering as a part of the Office of Advancement. The Department Major Gift Associate will work closely with the Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and department leadership to meet defined goals.
Who We Are
What do you get when you give some of the brightest and most motivated student minds access to world-class faculty and facilities and present them with extremely difficult problems to solve? Mechanical engineers who have a positive impact on the world around them. One of the world's top mechanical engineering programs, with a rich history and a strong, clear vision for the future, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan has been recognized for its world-class leadership for over one hundred and fifty years. Building on our strong historical base, we continue to shape the field by generating new paradigms in mechanical engineering, creating new knowledge, and pushing frontiers. Collectively we help Make the World Work Better.
Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good. 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: Work with the Department Chair and department leadership, as a part of the College of Engineering Office of Advancement, to develop and track progress towards Department strategic fundraising goals; Assist with and enable all Department fundraising efforts, working in close coordination with Major Gift Officers and Annual Giving, to support prospect qualification and development and advance individual relationships that result in philanthropic contributions: 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. 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. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. 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.
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