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Development Research Analyst, DEI Initiatives

University of Michigan - Office of University Development
Full Time

Job Details

As the Development Research Analyst, DEI Initiatives, you will work frequently in partnership with both the Assistant Director of Development Research, DEI Initiatives and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team within the Office of University Development to focus on diversifying the prospect pipeline. You will work with schools, colleges, and units to analyze information to support the strategic cultivation and solicitation of prospects. Your work gathering and combining information supports strategic cultivation and solicitation of a diverse pool of major giving prospects. These activities include bringing new individuals to the appropriate attention of leadership. You will independently manage your own workload and assist research team colleagues. For a full job description, please click here Please Note: This position is a mobile position and flexible/hybrid work arrangement options are available. You will be required to be within a commutable distance to campus for meetings and training.

Mission Statement

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.

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
  • 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

Responsibilities*

  • Partner with the Assistant Director of Development Research, DEI Initiatives and DEI team to implement strategies for diversifying Michigan’s donor and volunteer base.
  • Design and implement equity-based strategies to acquire and use data to fundraise for DEI programs and to diversify Michigan’s donor and volunteer base.
  • Be a steward of the data in the donor database, maintaining the accuracy and integrity of prospect records through data entry and clean up daily.
  • Provide consultation with a data-centered approach to campaign planning and execution.
  • Safeguard the confidentiality of donor information. Follow the ethical and confidentiality guidelines of both U-M and Apra.

Required Qualifications*

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • One or more years of office experience is necessary.
  • Experience working directly with people of varying identities with special focus on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic diversity.
  • Knowledge of, commitment to, and interest in concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace as well as social justice and activism.
  • Prior experience managing sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality and professional ethics.
  • Developed scanning, skimming, and reading comprehension skills, and the ability to assess the relative value of and summarize relevant information into reasonable, well-written documents.
  • Computing and online research skills, including relational database software, online databases and the internet.

Additional Information

The Prospect Development & Analytics team is hiring for two other positions looking for candidates with similar skills and qualifications. Please consider also applying for these positions which can be found on our website along with additional information about our department and other current openings in Development:

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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