Advancement Assistant - Donor Relations (Hybrid)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Two-for-one retirement matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

The University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business seeks an Advancement Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support across the Office of Advancement in Ann Arbor. The role reports to the Office Manager/Executive Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer, supporting stakeholders with calendars, reports, and travel arrangements.

This hybrid position requires three days on-site with occasional travel and after-hours work. Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative, office coordination, or related experience.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, schedules, and logistics.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Office of Advancement, including calendar management, expense reports, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Plan and implement donor visits and Advancement events with occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
• Coordinate workload with the team and ensure coverage during high activity periods.
• Greet visitors, manage inquiries, and deliver excellent donor/alumni service.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and follow-up items; create materials for meetings and donor briefings.
• Maintain filing and information-management systems on shared drives and Google Drive.
• Use DART and Business Objects to confirm data, run reports, and update donor information.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DART

Business Objects

Job description

The University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business seeks an Advancement Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support across the Office of Advancement in Ann Arbor. The role reports to the Office Manager/Executive Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer, supporting stakeholders with calendars, reports, and travel arrangements.

This hybrid position requires three days on-site with occasional travel and after-hours work. Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.