Job Description
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, outline your relevant skills and experience, and it must include links to three writing samples in your cover letter.
This is a full time, term-limited position ending after three (3) years from the hire date and is eligible for UM benefits. Before the end of the term limit, it could be considered for a term extension or for transition to an open-ended position.
This is a hybrid role requiring at least 2 days per week in office.
To be considered you must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring university sponsorship for continued employment.
The Office of University Development maximizes private support for the University of Michigan.
Job Summary
You will coordinate communications activities of our Marketing and Communications department in the Office of University Development (OUD) by planning, researching, writing, and editing feature stories and other content to raise awareness about the impact of philanthropy at U-M; provide stewardship to donors; foster communications within our university-wide Development Community; promote fundraising across a variety of communications channels; and help develop strategy. Provide different communications support to our development colleagues at U-M.
Reports to: Director of Communications
Why Work at Michigan?
Benefits at the University of 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 paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*
Storytelling and editing for Leaders & Best channels (35%)
- Write articles of multiple lengths and subjects for Leaders & Best storytelling channels including Leaders & Best Magazine, Leaders & Best e-newsletter, Michigan Giving Stories & News page.
- Focus on long-form storytelling, develop feature articles after reporting, research, and interviewing sources, often university leadership, including deans, directors, and other leaders, and prominent donors.
- Collaborate with our Communications and Creative Services teams in Marketing and Communications to determine strategic direction of Leaders & Best communications
- Collaborate with our colleagues across campus to gather and develop story ideas
- Edit and proofread content for Leaders & Best storytelling channels
- Work with our video team on scripting, copy for lower thirds, proofreading, and other editorial assistance.
Fundraising and partner communications (20%)
- Work with our OUD partner teams to create outreach and other collateral materials, provide editorial assistance and guidance, and more.
- Write and copy edit annual giving solicitations
- Edit donor impact reports and multiple stewardship communications
- Collaborate with gift officers to research and write fundraising proposals and cases for support
- Write copy for Giving Tuesday and Giving Blueday
Digital content (20%)
- Develop a wide range of copy for website including brief, marketing-style copy to longer webpage copy for Michigan Giving website
- Research stories to be featured on website for select digital marketing campaigns
- Develop, research, and write other digital communications copy
Marketing and branding campaigns and events (15%)
- Work with creative services, developing copy for a range of marketing and branding deliverables including advertising, flyers, posters, environmental signage (banners, digital signs, table tents, etc.)
- Work event materials including invitations, event print materials, and others
Executive and internal communications (5%) and Miscellaneous communications responsibilities (5%)
**For the full and detailed job description, please click here.
Required Qualifications*
- 3+ years of writing experience in PR, communications or related field
- 4 years professional experience or a Bachelor's degree
- Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Proofreading skills; excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation
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.
Additional Information
Exciting News: We're Moving!
Join our team at our brand-new location, Michigan House, starting in March! You'll find us at 2301 Commonwealth Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
For additional information about this position and to review other current openings in Development, please visit our website at: https://giving.umich.edu/um/careers
Application Deadline
Although the Posting End Date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed any time after a posting duration of seven calendar days.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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, outline your relevant skills and experience, and it must include links to three writing samples in your cover letter.
This is a full time, term-limited position ending after three (3) years from the hire date and is eligible for UM benefits. Before the end of the term limit, it could be considered for a term extension or for transition to an open-ended position.
This is a hybrid role requiring at least 2 days per week in office.
To be considered you must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring university sponsorship for continued employment.
The Office of University Development maximizes private support for the University of Michigan.
Job Summary
You will coordinate communications activities of our Marketing and Communications department in the Office of University Development (OUD) by planning, researching, writing, and editing feature stories and other content to raise awareness about the impact of philanthropy at U-M; provide stewardship to donors; foster communications within our university-wide Development Community; promote fundraising across a variety of communications channels; and help develop strategy. Provide different communications support to our development colleagues at U-M.
Reports to: Director of Communications
Why Work at Michigan?
Benefits at the University of 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 paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*
Storytelling and editing for Leaders & Best channels (35%)
- Write articles of multiple lengths and subjects for Leaders & Best storytelling channels including Leaders & Best Magazine, Leaders & Best e-newsletter, Michigan Giving Stories & News page.
- Focus on long-form storytelling, develop feature articles after reporting, research, and interviewing sources, often university leadership, including deans, directors, and other leaders, and prominent donors.
- Collaborate with our Communications and Creative Services teams in Marketing and Communications to determine strategic direction of Leaders & Best communications
- Collaborate with our colleagues across campus to gather and develop story ideas
- Edit and proofread content for Leaders & Best storytelling channels
- Work with our video team on scripting, copy for lower thirds, proofreading, and other editorial assistance.
Fundraising and partner communications (20%)
- Work with our OUD partner teams to create outreach and other collateral materials, provide editorial assistance and guidance, and more.
- Write and copy edit annual giving solicitations
- Edit donor impact reports and multiple stewardship communications
- Collaborate with gift officers to research and write fundraising proposals and cases for support
- Write copy for Giving Tuesday and Giving Blueday
Digital content (20%)
- Develop a wide range of copy for website including brief, marketing-style copy to longer webpage copy for Michigan Giving website
- Research stories to be featured on website for select digital marketing campaigns
- Develop, research, and write other digital communications copy
Marketing and branding campaigns and events (15%)
- Work with creative services, developing copy for a range of marketing and branding deliverables including advertising, flyers, posters, environmental signage (banners, digital signs, table tents, etc.)
- Work event materials including invitations, event print materials, and others
Executive and internal communications (5%) and Miscellaneous communications responsibilities (5%)
**For the full and detailed job description, please click here.
Required Qualifications*
- 3+ years of writing experience in PR, communications or related field
- 4 years professional experience or a Bachelor's degree
- Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Proofreading skills; excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation
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.
Additional Information
Exciting News: We're Moving!
Join our team at our brand-new location, Michigan House, starting in March! You'll find us at 2301 Commonwealth Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
For additional information about this position and to review other current openings in Development, please visit our website at: https://giving.umich.edu/um/careers
Application Deadline
Although the Posting End Date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed any time after a posting duration of seven calendar days.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
About University of Michigan
Why Work at Michigan?
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.
Workplace Culture
The University of Michigan is committed to establishing, supporting and maintaining a culture where all members of the U-M community feel safe and supported.
Our Values
- Values guide our choices and actions. From how we hire and promote, make decisions, educate, conduct research, provide care, and treat one another. We strive to ensure the following values reflect who we are and what we stand for.
- Integrity - We act with honesty and take responsibility for our actions.
- Respect - We act in a way that acknowledges the humanity and contributions of each individual.
- Inclusion- We create an environment where all can participate, are invited to contribute, and have a sense of belonging.
- Equity - We create conditions that provide everyone an opportunity to thrive.
- Diversity - We welcome, acknowledge and appreciate our similarities and differences.
- Innovation - We promote creativity and curiosity to tackle challenges and inspire new ideas.
More about Working at U-M
- Our commitment to campus culture
- Our commitment to faculty and staff well-being
- Our commitment to employee engagement
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