Acknowledgement Editor, Temporary

Job Summary

This temporary role of Acknowledgment Editor assists in the production of personalized correspondence to donors from the Vice President of Development. The role is key to providing exceptional customer service to the university's donors in collaboration with senior university leadership during the university's busiest season for acknowledging donor gifts. This role works closely with OUD Stewardship & Donor Relations team members, especially with the team members who take part in various aspects of acknowledgment letter production, tracking, writing, editing, mailing, and follow-up data entry.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledgments Editing/Proofing and Production

• Partner with the Stewardship Acknowledgments team members to provide personalized acknowledgments to donors.

• Assist in content editing and proofing during the production process of acknowledgment letters from the Vice President of Development to ensure correspondence from the Vice President of Development and President is accurate, appropriate, and timely.

• Utilize OneNote, DART, and other materials as needed to ensure acknowledgments are accurate and properly personalized for university donors.

• Communicate with Stewardship Acknowledgments team members to track on and finalize correspondence in time to meet various signing dates.

• Document and share information in the Department's OneNote file and coordinate with Stewardship Officer, Presidential Acknowledgments to determine next steps to update DART as needed.

• Provide writing support, if needed.

• Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in English, journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

• Experienced PC user, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

• Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of writing, proofreading, and editing

• Detail-oriented with demonstrated skill and ability to create effective written communication

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

• Great degree of comfort adapting to new systems and methodologies

• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments and deadlines, and to display excellent judgment while operating in a flexible and professional manner

• Ability to use discretion when dealing with highly sensitive information

• Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Google Docs, OneNote and Access is a plus

• Knowledge of UM Development systems, including the Donor & Alumni Relationship Tool (DART), Business Objects, WebNow (ROI), or equivalent database and reporting systems

• 1-3 years of professional experience in a fundraising environment is a plus

• 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.

• U-M EEO Statement

• The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Job Detail

• Job Opening ID

• 284372

• Working Title

• Acknowledgement Editor, Temporary

• Job Title

• OFFICE MISC (TEMP)

• Work Location

• Ann Arbor Campus

• Ann Arbor, MI

• Modes of Work

• Hybrid

• Full/Part Time

• Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary

• Temporary

• FLSA Status

• Nonexempt

• Organizational Group

• Vp For Development

• Department

• OUD Stewardship & Donor Rels.

• Posting Begin/End Date

• 10/14/2026 - 11/04/2026

Salary

$20.00 - $22.00 Career Interest Temporary Job Opening