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Stewardship Programs Manager (Hybrid)

How to Apply

You must apply through the UM Jobs website (careers.umich.edu). In addition to your resume, please submit a cover letter, not to exceed one page. In the body of your letter, please describe how the position fits with and advances your career goals. Your resume and cover letter will be a writing sample for the initial screening process. Please submit your cover letter and resume together as a single electronic document (a PDF is best, but there are other acceptable formats), as the system will accommodate only one attachment.

Note: Please be aware that you will receive communication from us at LSA Advancement about the status of your application within a week or so after the posting closes.

Interview Timeline and Structure

We will be conducting Round 1 (Phone) Interviews and Round 2 (Zoom) Interviews in June, with an anticipated start date in July.

Salary and Work Location

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 annually. Salary is determined by direct relevant experience and demonstrated past performance results while ensuring equity on our team.

Our office is located at 309 Maynard Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This position has the option to work on-site or hybrid (both remote and on-site), with staff expected to be in the office at least one day per week.

Job Summary

Who we are

LSA Advancement champions the liberal arts at the University of Michigan by creating access and opportunities for learning, engagement, and giving that will improve the world. We are more than 80 professionals building a positive work environment that supports the excellence and transformative power of the college's liberal arts mission through values-based fundraising, marketing, and communications. To learn more about what we do and what it's like to work with us, visit ourJoin Our Team Website (https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/faculty-staff/lsa-advancement/join-our-team.html) .

Who you are

Do you love turning strategy into action, and details into meaningful moments? You're someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity and organization, with a passion for building processes that scale while still making people feel seen and valued. You enjoy using data to inform your work, collaboration to strengthen it, and storytelling to bring it to life. You want to collaborate with some of the most talented people you've ever met in an environment where you'll grow professionally, think creatively, and make a real impact.

What you'll do

As Stewardship Programs Manager, you'll lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of college-wide donor recognition programs that celebrate generosity and deepen engagement. You'll develop and implement high-volume touchpoints that feel personal, create new ways to connect donors with the causes they care about, and use data to refine and scale what works. You'll collaborate with colleagues across LSA Advancement and campus to support team-wide stewardship functions, align strategies, and ensure that every donor feels appreciated and connected to the causes they care about.

You'll report directly to the Director of Stewardship.

A full job description can be found here. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JlmNX7dlhaWvlOk0QIJG-p8XFAutE8q6/view)

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

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, including vacation time, sick time, holiday, and season days

+ 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

In addition, LSA offers:

+ Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses

+ Strong commitment to work/life balance

+ Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs

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.

You can see a summary of the benefits you will be eligible to receivehere (https://hr.umich.edu/sites/default/files/benefit-highlights.pdf) .

Required Qualifications*

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

+ 3-5 years of experience in a related field (such as donor relations, stewardship, or a similar role within a nonprofit, educational, or fundraising organization)

+ Demonstrated experience managing programs or projects from concept to execution

+ Expertise in developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders

+ Proven ability to gather and interpret data to inform strategies

+ Demonstrated success in creating content for various audiences, ensuring scalability

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects efficiently, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks while meeting deadlines

+ Experience using project management tools and software

+ Experience writing, proofreading, and editing to deliver quality content

We encourage applications from candidates with varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision .

Work Authorization:

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment, and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Background Screening

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.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

263388

Working Title

Stewardship Programs Manager (Hybrid)

Job Title

Stewardship Officer Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Dean: Advancement

Posting Begin/End Date

5/12/2025 - 6/01/2025

Salary

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Career Interest

Development/Institutional Advancement