Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. In your cover letter, please provide examples of how your skills and experiences meet the requirements of this position. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document.

Job Summary

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) is the worlds largest academic social science survey and research organization. With researchers from a broad range of academic disciplines, ISR serves as a national laboratory for the social sciences, advancing public understanding of human behavior through empirical research of extraordinary depth and breadth. 

Our scientific mission is threefold:

ISR serves as a telescope on society, bringing the attitudes and behavior of people into clearer focus. To learn more about ISR, please click here.

What You'll Do

The Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is the primary interface between ISR faculty and corporate and foundation partners. Their core responsibility will be to generate U-M philanthropic support from corporations and foundations. This position provides support to faculty to engage with corporations and foundations and will also serve as the key point of contact for inquiries to ISR from corporations and foundations. The Associate Director will also act as the main point of contact for campus partners regarding ISR's strategic interdisciplinary activities across the university.

You will report to: Director of Development, Senior

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:

 Learn more about U-M benefits.

Responsibilities*

Corporate and Foundation Relations Outreach - 40% 

 Faculty Engagement - 40%

 Campus and ISR Collaboration - 20% 

Required Qualifications*

Work Locations

This position is on-site at the University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research, in Ann Arbor. 

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

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

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.

Decision Making Process

Candidates will be matched to positions based on interest areas and qualifications as described in the cover letter and resume. Interviews will be conducted with a broad representation of staff within ISR. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be held remotely with in-person interviews planned for finalists. 

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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